Today, I had to drive from Detroit, Michigan to Montreal, Canada. It turned out to be probably my best ride since I have the car. I accomplished 2 challenges I had set for myself : Reach Montreal without re-fueling, and break the 600 miles for a tank challenge. I did accomplish both. :woot:
Weather was good, temperature was 64 when I left, climbed to 75 in the afternoon, then ended at 58 when I arrived, dry conditions all along. I had already 65 miles done (work the day before), but I was not to re-fuel just for that. I knew it would be a little tight, but feasible to reach without re-fueling.
All along, I adjusted my speed with the changing temperature, having for target to go for max mpg, I was not worried taking a little longer time to reach. At the peak 75 degree, I kept a 62-64mph pace, and when it got in the low 60’, I reduced to 57-58mph. All along, I kept an eye on the instant mpg, trying to maintain it on the 75mpg mark as much as possible. Results : mpg count at the pump : 63.9mpg for the tank average (MID was showing 64.8 ). I did 608 miles with the tank. I’m impressed… and I had fun ! The end part was a “chicken game”, I was not sure how far I would trust the “0 miles remaining”. I fueled about right when it came to 0 (may be 2 miles after). I could have gone a few more miles as I put only 9.5gal.
While driving, I thought I would peak at 62.5, 63mpg on the MID, seeing 65mpg at some point was beyond expectations. I think this is as good as it will get for me with the car in its current setup. The I2 might be able to do a little better, if it’s a little warmer, or if one accepts to drive even a little slower, but for me, these are the lowest speed I agree to drive (safety due to traffic, etc). To do better, I will have to make some mods (lower suspension, better LRR tires, lighter wheels…). For now, it’s a personal record. Still quite a bit far from the I1, but I feel it's quite good for a I2.
I have the car sine a little more than a year now, and I still find ways to have new fun and get impressed… I like it !:mfclap:
Weather was good, temperature was 64 when I left, climbed to 75 in the afternoon, then ended at 58 when I arrived, dry conditions all along. I had already 65 miles done (work the day before), but I was not to re-fuel just for that. I knew it would be a little tight, but feasible to reach without re-fueling.
All along, I adjusted my speed with the changing temperature, having for target to go for max mpg, I was not worried taking a little longer time to reach. At the peak 75 degree, I kept a 62-64mph pace, and when it got in the low 60’, I reduced to 57-58mph. All along, I kept an eye on the instant mpg, trying to maintain it on the 75mpg mark as much as possible. Results : mpg count at the pump : 63.9mpg for the tank average (MID was showing 64.8 ). I did 608 miles with the tank. I’m impressed… and I had fun ! The end part was a “chicken game”, I was not sure how far I would trust the “0 miles remaining”. I fueled about right when it came to 0 (may be 2 miles after). I could have gone a few more miles as I put only 9.5gal.
While driving, I thought I would peak at 62.5, 63mpg on the MID, seeing 65mpg at some point was beyond expectations. I think this is as good as it will get for me with the car in its current setup. The I2 might be able to do a little better, if it’s a little warmer, or if one accepts to drive even a little slower, but for me, these are the lowest speed I agree to drive (safety due to traffic, etc). To do better, I will have to make some mods (lower suspension, better LRR tires, lighter wheels…). For now, it’s a personal record. Still quite a bit far from the I1, but I feel it's quite good for a I2.
I have the car sine a little more than a year now, and I still find ways to have new fun and get impressed… I like it !:mfclap: