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Old 07-03-2006, 03:47 PM
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Real Name: Tom Baleno
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Default Re: For all you HCH I drivers with 50+ MPG...

Tim, I don't do too much special. I have overinflated tires, and I FAS as I'm going in to my driveway at work. Other than that I just keep RPMS low, keep my foot pretty much locked at a specific point so I'm not fluctuating the throttle much. In my case my drive is 100% city so I also try to anticipate lights.

Have you ever described your commute in another thread? If you have could you link it. If not could you give the details of your commute?

Also, do you use one of your trip meters to watch your segment? I reset trip b on mine for every segment. I reset it going to work and I reset it again coming back.

Set up checkpoints along your commute and see how they affect milage. Then try to improve on the nastiest parts.

Check for alternate routes. Are there any frontage roads going next to the highways you can use instead of being stuck in traffic?

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