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DirtyD 02-18-2014 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by re-rx7 (Post 64877)
For some odd reason I pisked up 2mpg on the hwy after lowering my car. I know it lowers the drag but has anyone else had this?

I've never heard of that type of gain....ever. You do limit the amount of air that flows underneath the car, but I could see 0.2 MPG, no 2. lol

re-rx7 02-18-2014 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 64885)
I've never heard of that type of gain....ever. You do limit the amount of air that flows underneath the car, but I could see 0.2 MPG, no 2. lol

I do have 20's but Ive def seen an increase. Its a solid 2mpg on the hwy. I usually cruise at 80-85 maybe thats why?

DirtyD 02-18-2014 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by re-rx7 (Post 64888)
I do have 20's but Ive def seen an increase. Its a solid 2mpg on the hwy. I usually cruise at 80-85 maybe thats why?

Idk. Did you recalibrate your speedo for the taller wheels and tires? If not, you are turning less RPMs, so that may be part of the equation.

re-rx7 02-18-2014 12:21 PM

Well when Ive had the 20's for about 2 months now and they are the same height as the stock 18's. The increase was seen after the 20's? LOL Its really weird.

DirtyD 02-18-2014 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by re-rx7 (Post 64891)
Well when Ive had the 20's for about 2 months now and they are the same height as the stock 18's. The increase was seen after the 20's? LOL Its really weird.

If they are the same height, then maybe those weigh less than the stock setup. Only other explanation.

re-rx7 02-18-2014 12:51 PM

Fuckers are light by any means but the rears are close to the same weight.

pohnjarker 02-18-2014 01:51 PM

When i was NA, i had 3.73s and got 24 on the highways. closer to 21 mixed driving

now im boosted, i have 3.31s and get 22mpg on the highway. closer to 19 mixed driving.

Hddcrasher 02-18-2014 07:01 PM

So today I used the mpg avr and reset. To work 16 mph. Back home with adv sport mode activated, got around 19. I did make an effort to go easy on gas. tomorrow I will reset again and run sport mode each way. And drive like my normal self. ( disclaimer) I only drive like 8 mile each way so not much of a test.

Dominic Toretto 02-18-2014 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hddcrasher (Post 64937)
So today I used the mpg avr and reset. To work 16 mph. Back home with adv sport mode activated, got around 19. I did make an effort to go easy on gas. tomorrow I will reset again and run sport mode each way. And drive like my normal self. ( disclaimer) I only drive like 8 mile each way so not much of a test.

What is sport mode?

-Alex

Hddcrasher 02-18-2014 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto (Post 64963)
What is sport mode?

-Alex

Ok, at a stop, foot on brake, double tap the console button most to the front by your gear shifter. You will see the spin control off light on left and advance track on.

Dominic Toretto 02-18-2014 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hddcrasher (Post 64969)
Ok, at a stop, foot on brake, double tap the console button most to the front by your gear shifter. You will see the spin control off light on left and advance track on.

Sweet! Like the competition mode of the C5 I had. I'll give that a try. I was driving with traction control off because I thought it was the only option.

-Alex


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