What's better for economy
What's better for economy
Hello, right I'm trying to get the best out my cavalier so I have taken out my 2 x twin subwoofers which took all my boot space, now I'm debating what's better steels or my Tsw sleaths, I don't care about the look I just want better fuel economy all help appriciated
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Re: What's better for economy
Technically lighter alloys with firmer tires would give less rolling resistance as opposed to heavier steel wheels with softer higher profile tires. But depends on driving style mainly.
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Re: What's better for economy
To start with an auto isn't as economical as a manual.
A 10kg sub isn't going to make much odds, I suggest you try refining your driving technique.
A 10kg sub isn't going to make much odds, I suggest you try refining your driving technique.
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Re: What's better for economy
True it's ain't economical than a manual but wouldn't a lighter car be more quicker using less fuel to pull away and not having the extra weight pulling it back
Re: What's better for economy
If you can lose a 100kg then yes
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Re: What's better for economy
Essentially yes, but again the right foot decides the MPG..
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China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
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Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
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Re: What's better for economy
In my experience, don't take the missusbtcctroy wrote:If you can lose a 100kg then yes
" It's not rust. It's age-related patina "
1980 vauxhall cavalier MK1 1.6L, 1982 opel manta berlinetta 1.8s, 1985 opel manta 2.0 gte, 1990 cavalier 2.0 gl ,1994 cavalier sri x20xev
-1995 cdx x20xev
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1980 vauxhall cavalier MK1 1.6L, 1982 opel manta berlinetta 1.8s, 1985 opel manta 2.0 gte, 1990 cavalier 2.0 gl ,1994 cavalier sri x20xev
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Re: What's better for economy
Previous:
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
Re: What's better for economy
Lol she can bike it, lol so a gentle right foot cruise it not boot it should help economy lol il write that down lol
Re: What's better for economy
I would bet that the alloys were actually heavier than steelies, they usually are unless there expensive alloys.
Get the duct tape out and tape up all gaps around headlights and panels etc.. keep all windows shut for aero dynamics and slipstream the trucks on the motorway lol.
Get the duct tape out and tape up all gaps around headlights and panels etc.. keep all windows shut for aero dynamics and slipstream the trucks on the motorway lol.
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Re: What's better for economy
I've never found the brand of tyre makes any difference to the fuel consumption.
Re: What's better for economy
Here's a cracker, don't drive it
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Re: What's better for economy
I agree they are TSW so I think they will be heavier than factory steelsTurboDan wrote:I would bet that the alloys were actually heavier than steelies, they usually are unless there expensive alloys.
Get the duct tape out and tape up all gaps around headlights and panels etc.. keep all windows shut for aero dynamics and slipstream the trucks on the motorway lol.
Re: What's better for economy
Jesus if your that adamant on saving a fiver start walking or buy a diesel and fill it with red lol
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Re: What's better for economy
Well put
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China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
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Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...
China Blue 1989 Vauxhall Cavalier L 18SV
Kings Blue 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier LSi Auto C18NZ
Smoke Grey 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier V6 C25XE
Am I a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper? Well that depends on how much I've had to drink...