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Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:26 pm
by WESHOOT2
Somewhere in here I've had a tank that gave me 25.1 MPG on Mobil premium; last tank 28.0 MPG.
Most folks know it's a different car (I mean since I work at a car dealership).
$1400 for a set of 17" light Kosei wheels with TMPS and mounted/balanced Goodyear studded snows; gotta figure a way to get THAT past the Mammon-keeper.
I'm looking at a slightly taller 225/55 R17 size to get that slammed GTS off the ground a bit more for snow, but I'm not decided on my 'summer' size yet. Don't wanna mess up its superb handling.
If it was JUST weight I'd be buyin' 16"s but I'm concerned about sidewall flex.
Love my Kizashi.
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Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:44 pm
by WESHOOT2
What can I say
Last tank 24.8 MPG; I've been driving maniacally.
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Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 2:51 pm
by WESHOOT2
Thing slurps premium when cruising at 100+.
Little turbulence with roof open, though.
Got a 'stink' after extended beatings; not brakes.
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Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:57 pm
by WESHOOT2
Last tank Gulf premium, 24.0 MPG.
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Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:40 pm
by WESHOOT2
Last tank Gulf premium, 27.1 MPG
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Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 3:12 pm
by LPSISRL
You only went 100 miles between fill ups? Are you just getting a feel for MPG?
Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:30 pm
by WESHOOT2
The mileage I list is what's on it when I park it before I type this.
Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 4:27 pm
by WESHOOT2
Like now; last tank Mobil premium (mixed with 5 gallons of Mobil regular) 26.1 MPG.
Virtually no buffeting with roof open when cruising juuuuust under 110 MPH.
I have not yet been able to elicit ANY tire squeal, regardless of (insane) attempt.
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Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 4:36 pm
by WESHOOT2
Oh yeah:
Yesterday, 8/12/15, I did an oil change at 21,642 miles.
Good thing, too: the previous oil filter, no doubt done 'elsewhere', was neither a Suzuki part, nor installed correctly. It was so loose it had nearly fallen off. It had no gasket.
Remember that 'stink' I'd mentioned? Leaking oil......
These are some of the specific reasons I have my servicing done at the dealership.
While it was up in the air we inspected its underneath and brakes. Nothing (yet) smashed /splintered /holed /cracked! Left-side rotors both had rust on their backs, but I don't much care.
'Cause I'm gonna burn 'em into glowing dust anyways......
Re: 114 days; Part II
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:36 pm
by WESHOOT2
So:
The rearview mirror is worthless when the stereo is on ('cause I got it so loud the mirror buzzes into uselessness).
The 235/45 R18's are too wide for unpaved roads ('cause they lose any sense of grip riding on top of the marbles).
The gas mileage obtained is utterly dependent on my right foot ('cause if it's heavy I can get down to the 24's, yet exceed 30 when it's light).
The dry-road handling limit is currently greater than both my abilities and courage, but I'll be fixin' that
My wife agreed to ride with me again as long as I "drive like a granny"; I complied.
She said I was "pretty good".
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