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  1. 5 MPG

    5 MPG New Member

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    dont have a prius but i have a dodge ram srt 10 turbo gets really good gas mileage 34-36 in town and 45-50 on the highway here are some pics
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    and here is the dyno i really hope all of you like it i know its not a prius but we have a lot in common:cool:
     
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  2. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    I've seen people from other forums come over here and tell their buddies to check it out but I have to admit that this is the first time I've seen that person provide the links back to their host forum.

    But aw heck, I'm a softy at heart. As long as we all act like adults and keep it clean, there's room enough on this server for all of us.
     
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    I guess the money shot on the truck is under the hood? Looks pretty nice, although it would be nice to see the rest of the truck.
     
    #3 wchardin, Sep 24, 2008
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    here ya go
     

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    Those have 500 hp right? Or is your supercharged?
     
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    stock yes they do mine has right at 1200 rwhp:eek:
     
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    Hi

    What units are you using for your mileage figures? Litres per 100km?
     
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    Well its obviously downhill mileage. I think he'd be lucky to even come close to half that.
     
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    This thread is hilarious. Those things get 9/14mpg stock. So you lose the SC for a turbo and gain 400% fuel efficiency. :rofl:
     
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    BTW - 36 L/100 km would be 6.5 mpg - That sounds reasonable for city mpg.

    48 L/100 km would be 4.9 mpg - Sounds a little low for freeway, but I bet he has a leadfoot.
     
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    What I'm dumbfounded about is the actual existence of.. of a Dodge Ram forum. Who does that; HOW do you do that? How do you start a forum discussing a topic that surrounds... a Dodge? Do you just start up a conversation bragging and competing to see who gets the worst mpg?
     
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    Where is that quote from?
     
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    #14 JayCizzo, Sep 24, 2008
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    5 MPG? The buses here in NYC get lower than that... but they move a lot of people.

    How much are you spending on gas and how many miles do you drive per day?
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Like you, I like to mod my car too and get the most of out it. For you, it is probably power at the wheel. For me it is the smooth electric operation, quietness and high MPG. Different stroke for different folks right?

    Some of the visual mod I made.
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    You can see my progress in these threads.

    http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/20827-woodtrim-17-rims.html

    http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/52880-chrome-pillars-chrome-door-handles.html

    As for operation, pulse & glide tick, grill blocking and plain good driving technique are documented (video taped) below. I was able to beat EPA MPG numbers even with fully loaded car (helped gf moved in).

    This is a cool video demonstrating the quietness and smoothness of EV mode. I recorded with the camera mounted on the hood so you'll hear everything.


    Demonstration of the Smart Key System. Get in, buckup and drive off in less than 10 seconds.
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru7uuvRFD-c]YouTube - Enter and drive Prius with Smart Key in less than 10 seconds[/ame]
     
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    I'm sure there must be some kind of psychological reason why people treat the type of car like it is the only valid car (or truck) to own. Its probably very similar to why they root for a particular NFL or NBA team.

    It is amazing that PC gets so many trolls. I also belong to a Ford Explorer site, but I would never bother going to a Chevy site and telling them their cars are crap. Its not really my business and I really don't have time for that.

    People join and post on PC for the same reason they would on any other automotive site: to exchange information with other people who are interested in the same type of car.
     
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  18. TonyPSchaefer

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    I"m not picking on you, Jay, just quoting. So don't take it personally.

    So far, this thread has been relatively cordial and 5MPG has done nothing to insult or attack any PriusChat member. At least, he has not done so here on this server in this forum. What he does on the Viper forum is between him and those Moderators.

    Let's not be the ones to initiate the personal attacks. Again, what was said on another forum - even if quoted here - does not warrant a personal attack. Additionally, PriusChat has, in the past, been victim to groups of individuals from another forum ganging up and posting all sorts of silly things. The last thing we need is to start egging on the members of another forum (and we already know that they have the direct URL to this thread so don't think you are not being watched).

    One last thought, about those gang-attacks: Danny personally contacted the Admins of the offending forum members and they were all lifetime banned for making their host forum look bad. He holds no qualms about doing the same for PriusChat members who strike out. That's just my friendly Moderator piece of advice.
     
    #18 TonyPSchaefer, Sep 24, 2008
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    Very nicely put Tony.
     
    #19 wchardin, Sep 24, 2008
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    I didn't attack anyone, merely commented on the OP's actions and asked a question. However, I understand where you are coming from and won't put anymore fuel on the fire.
     
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