Good work on the results you're getting so far!
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Originally Posted by SaerinRhoe
There's plenty of times that I forget that I can't {...} squeal around corners {...} and still get 50mpg. ![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.fuelly.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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Well, actually...as long as you're coasting, it's more efficient to keep whatever inertia you can than it is to brake before the corner. You'll just need to re-accelerate after the corner anyway.
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I've tried different routes but the most effective ones (ie: routes that aren't residential with stop signs every 2 blocks or routes that aren't highway) all have at least 2 school zones that I have to go through.
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Have you done the calculations to decide whether it saves fuel to go a shorter route at less MPG vs. a longer route with better MPG?
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Currently I run an average tire pressure of 44psi on the factory Bridgestone Potenza P185/60/R15 84T rubber. In the summer I drop the tires to 40psi to account for +105 degree days and lots of driving.
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If you're concerned about safety, you should inflate to higher pressure when you expect more heat. Lower pressure generates more heat in the tires. I suspect that even 40psi is well beyond your car's recommended pressure so there's no issue of overheated tires either way.
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I would like to remove the rear seat, spare tire, jack and all assorted pieces of hardware for this. Rumor has it that this will remove ≈100lbs of weight from the car and I rarely use the rear seat anyway.
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That could possibly help with your auto-X weekends, but I doubt you'll ever get a measurable fuel economy advantage from a mere 100 pound weight loss. Very few cars get a fuel economy difference until you're talking about over 10% weight change.