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More Fit Physics
asianmoomoo,
I got lots of stuff to post but seemed like a lack of interest so I calmed down. I have some data predicting wind resistance vs MPH, parasitic HP on the engine itself vs RPM, and predicted MPG vs speed. With science, you postulate, predict, measure, adjust, then do it over again until it is perfect. My original numbers have been refined.
Another discussion you might find interesting is my GE8 vs Pontiac Firebird 350 climbing a hill. My buddy says a more powerful car wins MPG up a hill and I say no way. The Fit seems terrible uphill because it can cruise at 40 plus on a good day. If you get 22 MPG cruising it seems like your car handles hills very efficiently. It really does take a lot of gas to climb a hill and the Fit is still 2604 lbs empty vs 3200 lbs for the Firebird.
Happy 4th of July 2009 in whatever nation you all live!
DoktorDreem
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