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[psyshack]

Originally Posted by SVOboy

YA RLY!

I was just telling jared the other day (or was it today), that I would love to have a 1.5 version of the r18, it'd get ridic mileage. There's nothing wrong with the r18, just too much for me,

Heck I would like a HCHII with a 5MT, rear disc brakes, sunroof and no automatic climate control. A EX with IMA...

Maybe in 07

[Compaq888]

I just got 31.4mpg 50/50 mixed driving thanks to my 55psi tires and version 2 undertrays.

Now all I need is a engine block heater and taller LRR tires and my goal of 35mpg will be realized.

[zpiloto]

Originally Posted by Compaq888

I just got 31.4mpg 50/50 mixed driving thanks to my 55psi tires and version 2 undertrays.

Now all I need is a engine block heater and taller LRR tires and my goal of 35mpg will be realized.

Good job Compaq! Is that a record tank for you.

[budomove]

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[Compaq888]

Originally Posted by zpiloto

Good job Compaq! Is that a record tank for you.

for daily driving yes. I don't go on test routes.

[GasSavers_James]

Originally Posted by psyshack

Heck I would like a HCHII with a 5MT, rear disc brakes, sunroof and no automatic climate control. A EX with IMA...

Maybe in 07

I agree. My father has a 06 HCHII, it is great except for the CVT automatic...why did they stop making it with the 5MT? It seems like the upper limit for me is about 70MPG for the HCHII (under ideal conditions). With a manual it would be about 75-80 I guess.
I'm not sure it would need the rear disc brakes, because you barely ever need the regular brakes (with the regenerative brakes).

[psyshack]

Originally Posted by James

I agree. My father has a 06 HCHII, it is great except for the CVT automatic...why did they stop making it with the 5MT? It seems like the upper limit for me is about 70MPG for the HCHII (under ideal conditions). With a manual it would be about 75-80 I guess.
I'm not sure it would need the rear disc brakes, because you barely ever need the regular brakes (with the regenerative brakes).

I figure they stoped with the 5MT due to socalist marketing. The best for the mass's type thing. At;s seem to out sell MT's it seems. Im sure a HCHII would alow a skilled driver. Key word DRIVER, do much better than the CVT.

As for the brakes. I wont have drums. Ive pleaded my case many times concerning this. If I wanted turn of the century tech in my braking system I would by a model T or A. heck if drums are OK lets just do band brakes.