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10-07-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Compaq888
I fixed everything on my car but there is no way i could get a 70+mpg tank. of course unless I drive 25mph in 5th gear. Which is not possible in the big city where I live.
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Cool... what does this have to do with Bunger?
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10-07-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Timion
Cool... what does this have to do with Bunger?
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Bunger envy?  Maybe he has a Super MID. 
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10-07-2006, 07:59 PM
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Driving on E
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Originally Posted by diamondlarry
Bunger envy? Maybe he has a Super MID. |
Nah, compaq says you don't need instrumentation in order to get good MPG.
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10-07-2006, 08:06 PM
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Hmm, as much as I want to conmment, I think I'll leave that one alone. 
Anyway, if you are listening Bunger, details, we need details!  Nice work!
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10-07-2006, 08:09 PM
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Driving on E
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Originally Posted by diamondlarry
Anyway, if you are listening Bunger, details, we need details! Nice work! |
Agreed...
unfortunately, getting ahold of Bunger is next to impossible.
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10-07-2006, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Timion
Nah, compaq says you don't need instrumentation in order to get good MPG.
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No I don't need instrumentation to tell me that I'm going poop slow and other drivers are honking at me.
Somebody send bunger a PM!!!!!
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10-07-2006, 08:30 PM
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OK, dude.
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Originally Posted by Compaq888
No I don't need instrumentation to tell me that I'm going poop slow and other drivers are honking at me.
Somebody send bunger a PM!!!!!
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C-888: it's been a while, but WTF? Because you don't want to try to get better gas mileage, or you feel you're stuck in a vehicle-dense locale doesn't mean should come in here and tear schtuff up.
Examine your last 15 posts and see if they (1) Are polite or have tact if something is perceived as incorrect (2) Contain a generous dose of hubris and serious over-conifidence, and (3) Offer advice to improve FE.
You have a great car, I've had one like it -- don't you see the FE potential, or are you exposed to horsepower, nitrous, and midnight street racing that is clouding the issue?
We're not the ones honking at you when you're going slow. Please show some respect.
RH77
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10-07-2006, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rh77
C-888: it's been a while, but WTF? Because you don't want to try to get better gas mileage, or you feel you're stuck in a vehicle-dense locale doesn't mean should come in here and tear schtuff up.
Examine your last 15 posts and see if they (1) Are polite or have tact if something is perceived as incorrect (2) Contain a generous dose of hubris and serious over-conifidence, and (3) Offer advice to improve FE.
You have a great car, I've had one like it -- don't you see the FE potential, or are you exposed to horsepower, nitrous, and midnight street racing that is clouding the issue?
We're not the ones honking at you when you're going slow. Please show some respect.
RH77
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Sorry the stress and and me being sick is sucking my attitude down.
I see the potential but I have a hard time adapting to the stick and drivers over here aren't helping me. I'll try to get some better numbers to show that I care about you guys.
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10-07-2006, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Compaq888
Sorry the stress and and me being sick is sucking my attitude down.
I see the potential but I have a hard time adapting to the stick and drivers over here aren't helping me. I'll try to get some better numbers to show that I care about you guys.
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We know you're here because you care -- we don't need numbers to show it. Get to feeling better too -- that doesn't help with patience and driving.
If you're not familiar with the stick-shift, I agree that it's awkward, but you'll get used to it.
You live in an area with one of the most crowded roadways. I've worked in LA a LOT and can sympathize with the traffic situation. Getting stuck on the 101 for a couple of hours isn't one my favorite driving memories. Being a frustrated driver is understandable in that area.
I had to change my driving style drastically to get into the "zone". It won't happen overnight. The next time you get in your car, just try one FE driving technique and build from there. Doing them all at once is overwhelming and will certainly lead to frustration.
But man, just do your best and take it a step at a time. As for other traffic, just find a slow vehicle and get behind it -- now it's their fault for driving slower and you're off the hook.
Take it easy...
RH77
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