I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? - Page 3

**Digitalfiend** · 04-23-2008, 05:48 PM

Drove 360km to Ottawa and averaged 24mpg or 9.8L/100KM in S-mode, mostly highway cruising at 115km/h and 100km/h (lower speed limit highway). If I had kept going I'd probably have gotten 600km out of my tank. I'm pretty happy with that.

wyattroa1 · 04-24-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

Drove 360km to Ottawa and averaged 24mpg or 9.8L/100KM in S-mode, mostly highway cruising at 115km/h and 100km/h (lower speed limit highway). If I had kept going I'd probably have gotten 600km out of my tank. I'm pretty happy with that.

this car has an s-mode?

robert

totsubo · 04-24-2008, 06:34 AM

I drive in major traffic. At least 2 hours per day. The only reason the mileage is not worse is because on the way home, there usually is not as much traffic. I usually drag behind trailers or on the next lane (not too close) and do about 55 MPH.

Rum · 04-24-2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Agreed. I wish the car didn't even have the avg mpg gauge.

You know you can turn it off, right? Out of sight, of of mind.

oscargarza88 · 04-24-2008, 06:46 AM

wow you guys get awsome gas milage! my highway MPG is about 17-18 and short commute i get like 14-15!

Ive thought there is something wrong with my car before cause the best ive ever done not flooring it at all, all higway is 25, which only happened once...

Rum · 04-24-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by totsubo

I drive in major traffic. At least 2 hours per day. The only reason the mileage is not worse is because on the way home, there usually is not as much traffic. I usually drag behind trailers or on the next lane (not too close) and do about 55 MPH.

The most notable thing I take from your post is how quickly gas prices have gone up over the past couple of months. I don't know where you live, but in Southern CA I paid $4.09 last time (for 91) and that was at the cheap gas station.

ploney · 04-24-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Agreed. I wish the car didn't even have the avg mpg gauge.

You can turn it off, RTFM

longfury · 04-26-2008, 08:21 AM

How many RPM do you guys turn in 6th at about 75mph?

I turn about 3800 in my RX8. 4.44 rear end gears FTL.

CFar · 04-26-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by longfury

How many RPM do you guys turn in 6th at about 75mph?

I turn about 3800 in my RX8. 4.44 rear end gears FTL.

~3000. Loafing comparatively, but only a 6700 rpm redline as opposed to your 9k. Id have a lot of love for some with the stones to get a built Cosmo motor into their RX8.

longfury · 04-26-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CFar

~3000. Loafing comparatively, but only a 6700 rpm redline as opposed to your 9k. Id have a lot of love for some with the stones to get a built Cosmo motor into their RX8.

Its been done. Not in the US as far as I know but a 20b has been put in I think in Japan.

3000 is a good number. That is about what I would expect. I just wanted to compare. I remember turning around 3500 in my WRX's and I got about 25mpg. One was an 04 and the other was an 06. The 04 had a full exhaust and a "stage 2" tune. The car made STI power and still got 25mpg.

At 3800 even the stock exhaust of the RX8 starts to drone. Its driving me nuts. Also getting 230hp and 160tq for 20 mpg does not cut it anymore. Especially when I can't shift over 4000 or my fuel economy tanks to the mid to low teens.

Yes, I am trying to get a AW 2008 STI.

Giant · 04-26-2008, 09:45 PM

My first full Tank w/the COBB Economy reflash...27.1 MPG.That was driving 60 MPH to give all the douche bags a chance to have a look at my car driving to and from work.

And before I filled her up... I reflashed Stage 1,and did a 135mph cruise for about 4miles.

waktasz · 04-27-2008, 07:03 AM

I doubt the VDC or DCCD settings would affect mileage at all. I'd air up your tires and make sure the car is well waxed (less wind resistance !

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BuzSTid · 04-27-2008, 07:18 AM

i've heard that an iwsti sticker is good for at least 1/2 of a mpg

i seem to be getting better mileage with the AP stage 1 & sport# (only 1/2 tank so far)

YMMV

blackhawk444 · 04-27-2008, 05:01 PM

I am getting about 19.3 at the moment. I was wondering if there are any mods to get better mileage? Is there 93 octane map that increases the economy? Is there anything else I can do in order to get better mileage? Thanks.

Giant · 04-27-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blackhawk444

I am getting about 19.3 at the moment. I was wondering if there are any mods to get better mileage? Is there 93 octane map that increases the economy? Is there anything else I can do in order to get better mileage? Thanks.

If those are city miles...your doing pretty good.
98% of my miles are hwy. I was getting over 25 mpg,but after I loaded the economy map off the COBB A.P. I'm getting a bit over 27mpg.

It's also all about how you drive.

04-23-2008, 05:48 PM	#31
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04-24-2008, 06:34 AM	#33
totsubo Junior STI Driver Car: AspnWht 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 58 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? I drive in major traffic. At least 2 hours per day. The only reason the mileage is not worse is because on the way home, there usually is not as much traffic. I usually drag behind trailers or on the next lane (not too close) and do about 55 MPH.

04-24-2008, 06:46 AM	#35
oscargarza88 Professional STI Racer Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb Xaust! Location: Houston,tx Posts: 676 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? wow you guys get awsome gas milage! my highway MPG is about 17-18 and short commute i get like 14-15! Ive thought there is something wrong with my car before cause the best ive ever done not flooring it at all, all higway is 25, which only happened once...

04-26-2008, 08:21 AM	#38
longfury Amateur STI Driver Car: 2007 RX8 for now Location: Northwest Ga Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? How many RPM do you guys turn in 6th at about 75mph? I turn about 3800 in my RX8. 4.44 rear end gears FTL.

04-26-2008, 09:45 PM	#41
Giant Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Mud Flaps/AP Stage 1 Location: Eastern Sierra,Ca Posts: 86 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? My first full Tank w/the COBB Economy reflash...27.1 MPG.That was driving 60 MPH to give all the douche bags a chance to have a look at my car driving to and from work. And before I filled her up... I reflashed Stage 1,and did a 135mph cruise for about 4miles.

04-27-2008, 07:03 AM	#42
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 767 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? I doubt the VDC or DCCD settings would affect mileage at all. I'd air up your tires and make sure the car is well waxed (less wind resistance ! )

04-27-2008, 07:18 AM	#43
BuzSTid STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 206 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? i've heard that an iwsti sticker is good for at least 1/2 of a mpg i seem to be getting better mileage with the AP stage 1 & sport# (only 1/2 tank so far) YMMV

04-27-2008, 05:01 PM	#44
blackhawk444 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 46 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? I am getting about 19.3 at the moment. I was wondering if there are any mods to get better mileage? Is there 93 octane map that increases the economy? Is there anything else I can do in order to get better mileage? Thanks.