skyking
Lifer
- Nov 21, 2001
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This is what is called "anecdotal evidence". The other data is just data, there to be evaluated and scientifically studied.Reams of data doesn't fit what I experience in real life. At faster speeds I am able to cruise on the highway, at 55 I need to have my foot on the gas the whole way. Hence, I use more gas going 55. It costs more in both time and money.
I'm not trying to convert anybody. If you believe that your car defies physics then so be it.
If spidey thinks gearing trumps aerodynamics and crr, so be it.
I've been making some changes to my truck. it started out getting roughly 19 MPG @75 mph. I've changed injectors and timing, and also took my foot out. I moved the bar to over 26 MPG. That's 36% that my wallet can see