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Old 12-01-2010, 12:42 PM
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Every car and setup will yield different results as far as what speed they can achieve before wind resistance overpowers its efficiency. I like 70-75mph. Never showed enough of a difference in Mpg either way for me to justify being the a-hole slowing down traffic.
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Old 12-01-2010, 01:44 PM
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Same thing happened to me, the cold weather could have some effect on it.
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Old 12-01-2010, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tbirdscwd
Every car and setup will yield different results as far as what speed they can achieve before wind resistance overpowers its efficiency. I like 70-75mph. Never showed enough of a difference in Mpg either way for me to justify being the a-hole slowing down traffic.
Well I assume/understand that, Teej said there was research showing that every mph over 65 makes you loose 1mpg...making it seem like a universal statement across the board for all cars, which I highly doubt is true.

Was hoping to read whatever research he found is all. Not like it's going to change my driving but I'll read it for curiosity to see where they are trying to come from.
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Old 12-01-2010, 03:31 PM
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http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml

That is where I got the info from. I mean its been said a lot all over the place, but that is one of the legit backed up resources.
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