415 miles to a tank
415 miles to a tank
we all know how bad fuel burns a pocket not literally of course that would be dangerous. :lol: anyways i struggle with how much the is costs me too run these days so i decided to take the spare wheel out, some bits and bobs in the boot and the jack etc. to my delight i am regulary cracking the 400 mile mark per tank. before it used to be around 380-390.
it got me thinking. if such a small thing could improve mpg so much what else could i remove to improve mpg even more!
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] LEXUS IS200 SE 2002. WOULD LOVE 2 KNOW HOW MANY IS200'S ARE IN THE UK.
Hi guys,
we all know how bad fuel burns a pocket not literally of course that would be dangerous. :lol: anyways i struggle with how much the is costs me too run these days so i decided to take the spare wheel out, some bits and bobs in the boot and the jack etc. to my delight i am regulary cracking the 400 mile mark per tank. before it used to be around 380-390.
it got me thinking. if such a small thing could improve mpg so much what else could i remove to improve mpg even more!
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] LEXUS IS200 SE 2002. WOULD LOVE 2 KNOW HOW MANY IS200'S ARE IN THE UK.
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1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,
The engine?
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1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,
Of course it'd prolly take 10 years to get back the money you'd spent in fuel savings. But hey, you'd have an awesomely modded IS in the process :p
Ditch the sunroof, switch the front seats for racing ones, get some lighter wheels. You could probably also run underdriven pulleys and switch the stock exhaust system for an aluminium/titanium one.
Of course it'd prolly take 10 years to get back the money you'd spent in fuel savings. But hey, you'd have an awesomely modded IS in the process :p
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Careful with the back end on a wet road if you have no spare in the boot
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
take out the electric seats and replace with manual ones
go back to horrid cloth interior rather then leather
remove the A/C components - thats a good few KG's
tape up the front grill
drive with one wheel on the painted lines on the road (less rolling resistance - hyper mile nutters do this a lot)
THINK ahead and only use the breaks is absolutely necessary - this is the no1 fuel saver
keep tyre pressure up
use pre worn tyres not new.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
25-03-2018, 02:34 AM #8Remove all the paint....... the Delorian look is so cool
take out the electric seats and replace with manual ones
go back to horrid cloth interior rather then leather
remove the A/C components - thats a good few KG's
tape up the front grill
drive with one wheel on the painted lines on the road (less rolling resistance - hyper mile nutters do this a lot)
THINK ahead and only use the breaks is absolutely necessary - this is the no1 fuel saver
keep tyre pressure up
use pre worn tyres not new.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
25-03-2018, 02:48 AM #10There are no better cars out there size for size then the Prius if fuel saving is an issue.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
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