Re: [doc] grand day out! :-)
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Re: [doc] grand day out! :-)
- From: "Robert Williams" <rottbott@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:09:46 -0000
I did Cornwall to Essex, a little over 300 miles, without filling
up. I had the petrol light on by the end (thankfully, mine works!).
That included a section on the M5 where I did 120mph for a dozen
miles or so. I think I managed it because of a very long stretch on
the M4 with lots of traffic, so I couldn't go above 50-60mph.
Having said that, for some reason it seems to make surprisingly
little difference to fuel economy whether I go at 70mph or 100mph. I
guess it's to do with the silly long gears.
Also worth noting that having the cat taken off made a HUGE
difference to economy. I wasn't expecting it to be noticeable. I
drive it a lot, but I think that thing will pay for itself in a year
or so from the money saved on petrol.
--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxx> wrote:
>
> I think that's a little optomistic to have done a genuine 1/4 of a
tank
> on 94 miles :-)
>
> Our of curiosity, who else can report fuel economy? I think Rob
Williams
> holds the record that I know of at over 300 miles on one tank
(Devon to
> Essex I think).
>
> I did Newcastle to Stevenage, and could have probably made South
Mimms
> at a push, which was about 280 miles
>
> All these cars have been de-catted FWIW
>
> Martin
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