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Re: [GMCnet] Keeping it Real, 8 to 10 mpg [message #172493 is a reply to message #172484] Thu, 07 June 2012 19:09 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
George Beckman is currently offline  George Beckman   United States
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[quote title=Harry wrote on Thu, 07 June 2012 16:45]
Kelvin Dietz wrote on Thu, 07 June 2012 14:50

I seriously want to see 11mph one day.

I got 10.5 once with a big tailwind pushing me down the Columbia Gorge
on I-84.
Us lightweight (#10,000) 230 drivers should be able to do better!

Kelvin "9.5 solo, 8.5 towing" Dietz

11mph??????




On the way to Casa de Fruta, going south on 5, I was at 10.6 according to the WUD, which is close to pump reality. I was ready to brag to Gene. Then I went over Pacheco pass. When I got to Casa, I was at 9.4.

Ha! Everyone knows going South is down... Just look at a map.

Between 8 and 10, just like Gene said. But I am all hopeful...


'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
 
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