Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1437116)
SO .... car seats are now a thing to me. more info on the ratchets? It sounds like youre not using the seat belts, to strap down the car seat, but instead.... some anchoring system that I am not aware of as of yet?
One of the biggest struggles with installing a car seat is getting the retention (whether it be LATCH or seat belt) tight enough so that there's < 1" play in the car seat. I'm sure there are tons of YouTube videos of parents slamming a knee into the car seat trying to press it as far back into the passenger seat as possible while somehow tightening the LATCH straps. The ratchet idea uses some mechanical advantage to make this all easier so that parents can get a secure, tight, and snug fit of the LATCH system without having to lever their backs and knees between the car's ceiling and the carseat. |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1437116)
SO .... car seats are now a thing to me. more info on the ratchets? It sounds like youre not using the seat belts, to strap down the car seat, but instead.... some anchoring system that I am not aware of as of yet?
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1437116)
makes me wonder how much MORE mpg there's left on the table if you were to over inflate / add even more psi
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TY! we're excited, I cant wait to teach her how to change oil / hyper mile / and how to open up beer bottles using lighters
looking at the "dock" a little closer... it would appear the latch is a sweet quick release design... once deployed, I simply attach to the car and I'm set. and there's even a gauge that reads "green" if correctly tightened ... handy feature for dumb dads (to be dad at least) like myself https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...4d3084a2f2.png dock / car seat we went with: https://uppababy.com/mesa/overview/ Upload https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...20fb09dbbb.jpg |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1437128)
TY! we're excited, I cant wait to teach her how to change oil / hyper mile / and how to open up beer bottles using lighters
looking at the "dock" a little closer... it would appear the latch is a sweet quick release design... once deployed, I simply attach to the car and I'm set. and there's even a gauge that reads "green" if correctly tightened ... handy feature for dumb dads (to be dad at least) like myself dock / car seat we went with: https://uppababy.com/mesa/overview/ Upload Here's another helpful video: I've been able to put 2 car seats in the back of the GK at the same time. |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1437116)
SO .... car seats are now a thing to me. more info on the ratchets? It sounds like youre not using the seat belts, to strap down the car seat, but instead.... some anchoring system that I am not aware of as of yet?
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Originally Posted by marmaladedad
(Post 1437192)
Woohoo! Congrats bud! I foresee an Odyssey in your future. :rotfl:
Resistance is futile! |
Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
(Post 1437193)
Haha yes and I am an example of that!!!!!!
Resistance is futile! |
I have not ruled out a van tho .... Id totally rock something like this
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...71f9500b84.jpg |
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...74f94ba6e6.jpg
More info can be found here: 2013 Honda Odyssey EX-L So far the Odyssey has been kept stock, but have added Husky liners in the front and smartliners for the 2nd/3rd rows. |
We are also a Fit / Odyssey family :)
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Last tank I traveled 340.2 miles, filled up 7.110 gallons. That is 47.848 MPG! The cooler fall weather is really helping. Not sure when they switch over to "winter gas" around here.
Where is the Fit/Odyssey owner sub-forum? lol |
Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
(Post 1437376)
Last tank I traveled 340.2 miles, filled up 7.110 gallons. That is 47.848 MPG! The cooler fall weather is really helping. Not sure when they switch over to "winter gas" around here.
I had a strange scenario once where, the gas pump (not my usual location) was on a slight hill. I think that caused the car to think it was "full" sooner than normal. instead of the usual 9-10 gal that I pump, it stopped me at around 8 gal. next tank, I drove way less and the fuel light came on much sooner. the 2 pumps. cancelled each other out in terms of 1st fuel up = GOOD mpg, 2nd fuel up = horrible mpg (I am def rooting for ya, 47.8 mpg sounds awesome) |
Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
(Post 1437100)
Last tank I traveled 341.8 miles, filled up 7.374 gallons. That is 46.352 MPG! Not bad for under inflated tires. It's probably due to the cooler temperatures as fall is in full swing in my area.
Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
(Post 1437376)
Last tank I traveled 340.2 miles, filled up 7.110 gallons. That is 47.848 MPG! The cooler fall weather is really helping. Not sure when they switch over to "winter gas" around here.
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1437517)
on your next tank, share with us how many miles driven and then how many gallons of fuel
I had a strange scenario once where, the gas pump (not my usual location) was on a slight hill. I think that caused the car to think it was "full" sooner than normal. instead of the usual 9-10 gal that I pump, it stopped me at around 8 gal. next tank, I drove way less and the fuel light came on much sooner. the 2 pumps. cancelled each other out in terms of 1st fuel up = GOOD mpg, 2nd fuel up = horrible mpg (I am def rooting for ya, 47.8 mpg sounds awesome) |
Last fill up was not as high, but still pretty good MPG considering the dropping temperatures and trips to visit with contractors at the new house:
348.9 miles traveled, 7.736 gallons with a cost to fill up of $17.17. That's 45.101 MPG |
Dang. Those are some great numbers. I am pretty stoked when I get 37mpg (normally 33-35 because #leadfoot). Do you have to travel over any steep hills/inclines?
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Originally Posted by marmaladedad
(Post 1438020)
Dang. Those are some great numbers. I am pretty stoked when I get 37mpg (normally 33-35 because #leadfoot). Do you have to travel over any steep hills/inclines?
Here is the elevation change on my route from home to work according to Google maps using the bicycle as the vehicle. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...ca846cc55b.jpg Here is the elevation change on my route from work to home according to Google maps using the bicycle as the vehicle. I use a slightly different route as I avoid a few lights having to wait to make left turns and for traffic bottle necks. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...d3e7bc2290.jpg |
My one-way commute is 30 miles, but just over 2600' of elevation gain. Going home is 2300' of gain (up a mountain, down a mountain). A different route chops off almost 1000' of gain, but delivers slower overall speed (and more traffic). On the plus side, there are very few stoplights so I never have to worry about red-light, drag-strip battles.
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Is that hard on brake pads?
My current commute is about 85 miles a day from a rural area. In a few months, my house will be renovated and I can move back into it. That'll cut my commute in half. The drawback is that'll be more in the city and my MPG will probably drop. Since I won't be going as far, I'm guessing I'll be saving on gas fill ups even though gas will be more expensive. |
how are you guys pulling data on elevation change? I'm curious to see what my commute beholds
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Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1438041)
how are you guys pulling data on elevation change? I'm curious to see what my commute beholds
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