05-17-2012, 09:17 AM
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I'm pretty sure the stock tune is impossible to get 30mpg on. I get passed by grandmas on my way to work and I've never seen >26.
30 is pretty amazing even if it's computer calculated.
That Del Sol actually looked like it was in pretty decent shape for 2k. Hopefully you at least break even on that!
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I almost broke even, minus $200. But that's ok, as I have saved more than that on gas in the time I've owned it.
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05-17-2012, 11:17 AM
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Wow thats pretty good MPG... The best I could do so far was 20.somethin somethin but that was barely getting on it and felt like I was going backwards in time... I usually avg 12 mpg with my driving habits.
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05-17-2012, 04:28 PM
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Did you actually calculate it using the old school fill the tank and do the math method?
I can make my HUD saying 30+ as well, even on E85, doesn't mean it's getting it.
How about 31?
How about 44? 
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05-17-2012, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
Did you actually calculate it using the old school fill the tank and do the math method?
I can make my HUD saying 30+ as well, even on E85, doesn't mean it's getting it.
How about 31?
How about 44?
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No, obviously it's not TRULY 30.5 mpg. Translates to 24-25 in reality, which is still better than I've ever gotten with the car.
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05-17-2012, 07:25 PM
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Either way, getting it to say 30.5 is pretty good. And 44 PSSSSHHHH I know someone who has you beat
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05-18-2012, 05:37 AM
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Nice orange warning xmas lights lol
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05-18-2012, 05:21 PM
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Yeah, I use that "avg mpg" readout as an reminder to feather the throttle and help sip gas. I still think the only real way is to keep a log of several "topped off tanks" with total mileage/total gallons. I hope it was a long hill drifting at like a 100 mph to get "avg 89.2 mpg" I still haven't determined if the car gets better mpg or if I can. I know it will keep it in the power band and protect the engine. I guess it comes down to being on fumes and several miles from a gas station. Do you trust the computer? Or do you start cutting all the amp sucking devices, roll up the windows, and keep it in overdrive as long as possible?
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05-18-2012, 05:27 PM
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Our cars have that? I have painters tape over that thingyish.
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09-09-2012, 04:37 PM
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Well... now that I'm making a lot more money, I want to start modding Veronica again. But, I dunno where to start. I just flashed the newest v30.007 GST basemap, it's awesome.
Any suggestions as to what to get/do next?
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09-09-2012, 04:46 PM
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get a real tune 
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