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Old 08-17-2014, 01:00 PM   #11
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Tirerack.com is one of the sources I use for comparison shopping. Between the traction, tread wear (820 btw), and road noise ratings, I'm perfectly happy for what I paid.
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Old 08-25-2014, 07:48 PM   #12
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So much for "cop suspension"

Tie rod ends and upper/lower ball joints all need to be replaced.



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Old 10-13-2014, 07:27 AM   #13
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Achieved a personal best average MPG for a tank. 26.3 ... 64+% over EPA.

Not to shabby for a police cruiser with 3.55s in the rear.
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Old 10-13-2014, 08:50 AM   #14
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You must've put a throttle-stop on it. LOL
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Old 10-14-2014, 11:13 AM   #15
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Nope ... but that's not a terrible idea.

Replaced the plugs and fuel filter.

Installed an UltraGauge and started hypermiling.

I began fuel logging in mid-August with a base tank average of 16.3 (EPA combined average is 16). After relearning how to drive I've improved by 10 MPG on my best effort in 2 months and saved approximately $193 in fuel costs so far.

You can see a chart of my fuel log here.
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Old 10-21-2014, 05:20 AM   #16
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This arrived yesterday ...

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Old 10-23-2014, 07:48 PM   #17
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Test fitting the chin spoiler ...

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