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Forum: Hypermiling 08-03-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
It is certainly black and white if you accept a...

It is certainly black and white if you accept a fixed penalty notice. If you go to court it depends on the magistrate/sheriff and the quality of your lawyer. And if you have money it depends on how...
Forum: Hypermiling 08-02-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
Just glad I don't drive in the US these days,...

Just glad I don't drive in the US these days, though I must say, my brief spell driving in Santa Rosa and the surrounding area, back in the 80's, was trouble free. Apart from the Freeways, where it...
Forum: Hypermiling 08-02-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
The offence is Inconsiderate Driving. You can...

The offence is Inconsiderate Driving. You can drive slowly, as long as you pull over and let faster traffic past when conditions permit. However, you would have to be travelling VERY slowly to get a...
Forum: Hypermiling 08-02-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
The worst critic of my driving, whether too slow...

The worst critic of my driving, whether too slow or too fast, is usually sitting beside me, in the form of my other half. My wife. She is usually pretty good, but occasionally tells me what to do,...
Forum: Hypermiling 08-01-2017, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
The Jazz would certainly benefit from a 6th gear...

The Jazz would certainly benefit from a 6th gear (I remember when 3 gears was considered sufficient), but it is not under-geared. 60 mph is only about 2500 - 2800 rpm. The problem with higher gearing...
Forum: Hypermiling 08-01-2017, 02:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
Visited a mates farm today, where there is a...

Visited a mates farm today, where there is a long, descent on a nice private lane. Visibility was great, and with nothing else to hit except growing wheat I decided to try EOC. At higher speeds the...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-31-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
Me neither. That's why I don't.

Me neither. That's why I don't.
Forum: Hypermiling 07-31-2017, 06:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
The problem with the Jazz is it is so light so...

The problem with the Jazz is it is so light so has very little inertia. On the dual carriageways we have around here you have to at least maintain the speed of the artics (semis). They run at 50 mph,...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-31-2017, 12:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
Did a bit more looking, in case I had missed...

Did a bit more looking, in case I had missed something. The Ford Eco-boost came out in 2010. The newest car I was able to afford was a 90K miles 2006. The PSA 1.0 litre engine develops even less bhp...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-30-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
I looked longingly at the vehicles you mentioned,...

I looked longingly at the vehicles you mentioned, when looking to replace my previous car, but they were all well outside my price range. i just had to buy the best and cheapest to run IN MY PRICE...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-30-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
It is a wonderful little engine. Very flexible...

It is a wonderful little engine. Very flexible and quite torquey. With regards to speed and mpg I find that I can get great figures in a flat 20 mph zone. I sit in 4th at tick over and get 70+ mpg. I...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-30-2017, 07:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
I have done the powerful car and loads of fun but...

I have done the powerful car and loads of fun but unfortunately, now that I am now surviving on a state pension and small private pension, I have had to cut my cloth accordingly. I bought the newest...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-30-2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,509
Posted By JockoT
Disappointing highway mileage.

I am disappointed with my mpg on highway driving. Irrespective of what I try, I am struggling to better my highway mileage from before getting my ScanGauge. Back then I would just try and drive...
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