My, how times have changed! Kit car bragging used to be about BHP, torque, 0-60 times. Now it's about MPG. I don't monitor MPG, I just fill up when I need to. I could probably get mid 30's if I really tried - short shifting, smooth acceleration, gentle braking etc but then I would be bored out of my brain. kit cars should be fun - If MPG is your major factor, then perhaps a modern, cheap reliable run around is more approppriate.
I waited over 20 years to become a kit car owner, so I want to enjoy it. i understand that for some, their kits are their only mode of transport and therefore MPG is important but for me that completely defeats the purpose. It's only my opinion, I know others may disagree. Bob Craig (Q2-267) >----Original Message---- >From: edi...@pyroport.com >Date: 05/08/2009 8:17 >To: <quantumowners@googlegroups.com> >Subj: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Gearbox > > >45mpg? That's pretty impressive for the CVH :) I used to get about >20mpg in town and if I was careful, 34mph on the motorway. The 1800 >Zetec in the 2+2 now is much better, coming in at 35/50mpg respectively >on the same gearbox > >barnacle wrote: >> But that said, with the (presumably enthusiastic) standard box on my >> CVH xr2 2+2 gives 50mph at 2000 rpm, near enough. I get 45mpg cruising >> on the motorway at approximately legal speeds. >> >> Neil >> >> On Aug 4, 8:53 am, Jim Hearne <j...@quantums.info> wrote: >> >>> I think the highest gearing option was on the early Fiesta and Escort >>> diesels. >>> But later on (after around 1986) they changed to almost standard ratios >>> on the diesels. >>> It seems to be impossible to tell from the outside of the box exactly >>> what the ratios are (even from the metal tag) unless you sit there >>> turning the input shaft, lock one output shaft and and count the turns >>> on the other one. >>> Or take the gearbox apart and count the teeth on the gears. BTDT >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> Sir Lancelot wrote: >>> >>>> Hi All, >>>> >>>> I am wondering if someone can advise me as to the best gearbox to fit >>>> to my standard 1600cc CVH 2+2 to give me the best economy for motorway >>>> driving. I am not overly concerned with restricted acceleration. >>>> >>>> Depending on the reply, does anyone have such an item for sale? >>>> >>>> Many thanks in anticipation. >>>> >> > >> >> > >> > How safe is your data? Find out more about the issues at Tiscali Security Centre - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/security _______________________________________________________________________ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
