Lightened Yaris

[ctrj]

What are getting for fuel mileage with all of the weight reduction? Pencil and paper calcuations only, Scan Gauge numbers do not count!

[why?]

Originally Posted by ctrj

What are getting for fuel mileage with all of the weight reduction? Pencil and paper calcuations only, Scan Gauge numbers do not count!

so accuracy doesn't matter? lol.

[scape]

I think as tempting as it is to lighten the rear, I personally would prefer to do this only if I planned to tweak the suspension a bit. having an even heavier front end seems silly without tuning the car further.
I do think lightening the front needs less tuning overall, and has an even more drastic impact.
anyways, you can always add your notes to this thread: http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17526

I was hoping we could get more of these calculations on the forums :)

[Idahotom]

Originally Posted by ctrj

What are getting for fuel mileage with all of the weight reduction? Pencil and paper calcuations only, Scan Gauge numbers do not count!

Keeping in mind I have only had my Yaris home for 3 weeks, but had a Scan Gauge on an earlier car ('98 Honda Civic, 38 mpg) so am somewhat experienced at the milder forms of hypermiling, I am getting 42 t0 43 mpg. Checked at the pump (the same pump everytime), the station I use is still 100% good old gasoline, no ethanol. Other then the weight reduction, all I have done is run the still stock tires at 44 PSI. I also use my cruise control almost all the time, even in town on long stretches (mile or so) of 35 to 45 mph streets, pretty flat though. I also use it on the interstate, even when hilly, I just like the convinence.

Having to pull a 1,000' grade every day to get home, for me anyway it makes sense and just feels right to not haul any dead weight up with me. I also like not having it with me when going down, it is a win/win. If all I did was level driving I wouldn't be quite so anal about it. I even made a point of getting a small dog, 20 lbs, and keep him on a strict diet. Sure, people tell me all the time "that dog looks like he's starving", but every little bit helps. Making him run uphill helps keep the weight down also.

[scape]

Originally Posted by Idahotom

I even made a point of getting a small dog, 20 lbs, and keep him on a strict diet. Sure, people tell me all the time "that dog looks like he's starving", but every little bit helps. Making him run uphill helps keep the weight down also.

hahaha ;)

[KrazyDawg]

Originally Posted by Idahotom

I even made a point of getting a small dog, 20 lbs, and keep him on a strict diet. Sure, people tell me all the time "that dog looks like he's starving", but every little bit helps. Making him run uphill helps keep the weight down also.

Don't forget about your own diet. ;) It's not fair to the dog. :(