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No VTEC in 2 days... and counting. DON'T TRY THIS!

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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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It's a goofy experiment and I'm letting you all know how it progresses so you don't have to go through the same agony.

A friend asked about the cars fuel economy and it got around to the fact that I get about 20 MPG over tracking for 5 consecutive weeks. I got 10 MPG for one day at Laguna Seca.

I started wondering how my driving style (toward the spirited side and often in VTEC) impacted fuel economy.

I started Sunday afternoon after a fill up. Here are the rules:
- Short shifting according to the ridiculous guidelines in the manual.
- Never over 5k rpms
- Stick to the speed limit more or less and never exceed 75mph
- have no fun whatsoever.

So far the experiment has only yielded frustration. I expect it to go on until next Monday or Tues when i will need another fillup.

I'll keep you posted.

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!

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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 09:59 AM
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Sounds like an absolute drag. I don't think I could do it.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:02 AM
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You're right George... it is a drag. The experiment may only last another few hours but i'm trying.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!! WHY?!?
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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Poor S2000...

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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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So you don't have to Luke. I'm taking the hit for my friends in the Corner... All in the name of science.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:35 AM
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John, you're our hero.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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You win The Silver Gas-Cap Award for Dedication Beyond all Reason.
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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Just wrong.....makes me thinking about it...
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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"The silver gas cap award"... I like that!
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