Top 20 - MPG Record Holders

How's that different list for different models thing coming? I didn't really hear anyone on here that was really against it, only a ton for.

 

At present, in its un-updated state, 15 genIII, 3 prius c, and 2 genII are on the list.
I don't see the need for the various lists to be a pressing one as yet. It's F8L's thread, so my suggestion is to let him do things at is own pace and through his own good judgment.

 

I've got my new wheels and tires:


Drag DR9 15 x 6.5, Pirelli P4 185/65. I ordered 185/60, and when I checked, found these installed. The 60's would have decreased the rolling circumference from stock 16.59 mm ( -.9%), but these add 39.21 mm (+ 2.14 %). Stock on the c with steel wheels - 15 x 5 and 175/65. I found it very difficult to locate alloy wheels that mirrored the stock size and were reasonably priced. I was out the door under $700 for the whole shebang.

This is a softer ride with increased stability while cornering. I was running 39/37 in the old tires at the end, and 40/38 in these. I expect a significant difference in MPG's, so I'm glad I did the last little run at the title when I did. I detect a resistance to rolling now.

Update: I was requested to fill out an online questionnaire regarding my experience at Discount Tire. I gave them pretty good marks but added that they had installed a different tire from what was ordered. They called to ask me to come in and make the switch to the 185/60s, so that's what I'm running now.

 

I'm not saying get rid of this list, just do other top 10's for each model. I think there would be more C's if it was listed in their own forum and their was more competition over there. Also, don't you think the V's deserve their own list?

 

Dear F8l,
Yes I am keeping 35psi. My local area sometimes gets quite a huge rain that floods everywhere, so high tire pressure could lose the grips on it and thus is a dangerous practice, I think.

 

I totally agree. Getting >99mpg for 10 miles is nothing. I love it not because of the high mpg itself, but it is a real way for reducing our footprints on our Earth.

 

Yes. O.K.

 

I feel like such an idiot. I just we nt out to see how to implement Vincent's method for calculating MPG above 99.9.
10 mile runs notwithstanding, I ran 10 miles anyway. I set fuel cost at $9.99. (Vincent's idea of $10 0r $100 doesn't fly because it will only go to $9.99. ) They obviously weren't planning ahead for the coming idiocies of cap and trade.

One can see that using the computer's calculation and a little math yields a result in excess of 108 MPG. Thank you so much, Vincent. If I had been smart enough the figger this out for myself, there would be less doubt about what I really accomplished. Oh, well. Live and learn. If one adds the 2.14% for the increase in rolling circumference o the new tires, it would be near 111 MPG.

 

But driving for 500 miles just to get on a list is not reducing one's footprint on earth. Should I find a 50 mile stretch where the slope is mostly downward and get a tow truck to bring me back to the starting point 9 times so I can really crunch the list?

 

If you want to leave a smaller footprint, buy smaller shoes. If you want to leave tire tracks, drive.

Yes, but don't forget to tip the driver. (()f the truck.)

 

Now you tell me, after I just paid those 15 high school kids $25 to push me around!

 

Dear F8L, that's exactly what I meant. Thank you

 

It's a Top 20 list, that's what it's there for. At some point someone has to push the envelope.

Personally, I'd be content with getting spot #20 by going on practical trips (e.g. to work, supermarket, for fun), rather than go for #1 just because I have that much free time... (plus someone else will try to beat that #1, and then someone else again, etc.)


As it stands, I do too many 1-mile trips so my avg. fuel economy hovers around 50 mpg...might take me a while to get on any sort of "Top" list here

 

If information is available from those who made it on the list, maybe put a short description/codes next to the entry about the technique used or any special circumstances/handicaps that led to his record eg. (P&G, DWB, city 30%, EBH, 17s, drafting, winter, hilly, etc). That way, everyone will be able to get an insight behind the successful entry in summarized form and learn what to do or what not to do. It's a lot of work for F8L but it will be a valuable source of information for everyone on what really works.

 

Great list! The only thing I would like to add to your quote above is:

• Hypermiling is supposed to be a game. A fun game, that literally pays dividends. When it stops being fun, you're done.

 

update on my quest to 70mpg, dang torrential downpour on the way to work today ruined my mpg.. currently back at 68.8 with 520 miles... got some time still go baby it back up ...grrr