Official Thread for posting daily FE updates - Page 53

krousdb · 06-28-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Timion

If Basjoos can get 60+ MPG in his CX (it's a CX, right?) then there is no reason you shoudn't be able to get 60-70mpg with the right aero mods.

One more thing to consider, althought Basjoos does have a CX body and tranny, he has a DX engine. He mentioned that he didn't notice a FE difference with the DX engine.

SVOboy · 06-28-2006, 10:18 AM

I imagine his cx engine was a bit fux0red, like the one I got,

Anyway, the one piece front end is a drag car type of thing made of fiberglass, it'd involve a ton of cost getting is rigged up but they def make them for the EG hatch.

Anyway, you'll do fine, don't worry.

krousdb · 06-28-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SVOboy

Only one o2 sensor. Anyway, lean burn is a completely electrical thing. You'll just have to see, it's a touchy system, at best.

Im not liking the sound of that statement. You mean that lean burn is so touchy that It may not work because the car is old? If it is just electrical, what would need to be replaced to make it work again?

SVOboy · 06-28-2006, 10:26 AM

It's so touchy it may not work because it forgot how to one day, and the funny thing is that you never really no, cuz a lot of times things will be messed up but it won't code.

I'm not really an expert, I'd just advise you to drive it and see what kinda mileage you get, and that'll be your best indication of how it's working.

Usually the o2 sensor will get lazy or something though.

budomove · 06-28-2006, 10:37 AM

Since this past friday when Ben (SVO) helped swap in an hf transmission, I have gone from a base of 37mpg to 44mpg. That is not trying, whereas before I got 43-44mpg driving less aggressive, and EOCing, I am hoping for around 50mpg with those same practices. We shall see!