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Re:Glide/freewheel
28 Feb 2022 19:49 - 28 Feb 2022 19:50 #242093
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Re:Glide/freewheel
Not sure changes to the cross bars, assuming we are talking roof rack, will make much improvement.
I removed my factory side rails and replaced with an adventure rack. It's got plenty of cross bars and an LED light bar adding drag, but I have MPG figures before and after for comparison. For me this change made no noticeable difference to the MPG figures. I am sure it has a little, but it's unnoticeable without scientific measuring equipment.Your MPG figure for motorway is on a par with mine, but only with my caravan on the back! I get around 35 mpg on a long motorway run with the caravan, but I am limited to about 50-55mph due to the load.
it's impossible to compare however, different driving styles will change the figure. The biggest reduction I have seen is since I fitted the Stainless steel exhaust, am down about 2mpg during urban driving. The reason is I like the sound it makes, so tend to accelerate harder just to enjoy the noise. Just goes to show the biggest change you can make is the right foot.
I removed my factory side rails and replaced with an adventure rack. It's got plenty of cross bars and an LED light bar adding drag, but I have MPG figures before and after for comparison. For me this change made no noticeable difference to the MPG figures. I am sure it has a little, but it's unnoticeable without scientific measuring equipment.Your MPG figure for motorway is on a par with mine, but only with my caravan on the back! I get around 35 mpg on a long motorway run with the caravan, but I am limited to about 50-55mph due to the load.
it's impossible to compare however, different driving styles will change the figure. The biggest reduction I have seen is since I fitted the Stainless steel exhaust, am down about 2mpg during urban driving. The reason is I like the sound it makes, so tend to accelerate harder just to enjoy the noise. Just goes to show the biggest change you can make is the right foot.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Last edit: 28 Feb 2022 19:50 by Scimike.
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