29 replies to this topic

[paulf-cam]

If you have any interest in mpg then you should not own a VX IMO.

Nah... If you own an RX7 then your shouldn't have any interest in mpg!

For me the mpg of the VX was a factor in the decision to buy one as my only car way back when; if you're driving to work and back every day in it, you need to consider things like that...

[chris_uk]

im sorry but i will consider the MPG on any car i buy, if i was a multimilionaire and a car did 4mpg.. driving normal i wouldnt have it. look after the pennies and the pounds look after themselves

[Alex Os]

But driving 1000miles with a 200mile tank is a pain in the arse............ but get the looks every time you stop

Im just in the process of building a long range (48lts) all aluminium, foam filled fuel tank for my VXT. I had problems with fuel surge whilst doing a Walshy day so the new tank will have an internal collector installed around the fuel pump, so should solve this problem. Will have a much better range too, as its 25% larger than the standard tank.

[TangoAlpha]

If you have any interest in mpg then you should not own a VX IMO.

Of course you should...an interest in seeing how low you can get it

[Matters]

If you have any interest in mpg then you should not own a VX IMO.

Of course you should...an interest in seeing how low you can get it

Now there's a thought *reaches for search button* "least number of miles from a tank"

[covert ops]

But driving 1000miles with a 200mile tank is a pain in the arse............ but get the looks every time you stop

Im just in the process of building a long range (48lts) all aluminium, foam filled fuel tank for my VXT. I had problems with fuel surge whilst doing a Walshy day so the new tank will have an internal collector installed around the fuel pump, so should solve this problem. Will have a much better range too, as its 25% larger than the standard tank.

Alex O's

Dont just mention that in conversation!
Make sure when your project starts we are given regular updates etc and of course the end results

Just wondering what has to be moved around to incorporate the new tank, so looking forward to hearing about the development.

Andy

Edited by covert ops, 19 May 2007 - 08:37 AM.

[silverdream]

260miles from my 1st tank and assumed i was playing fuel gauge roulette as it had been telling me to refill for ages, but when i did i could only just squeeze in 30L! ok that was mainly a very restrained mway drive but am impressed. guess mpg depends on your right foot, the % of urban driving and % of short journies with a cold engine

[Alex Os]

But driving 1000miles with a 200mile tank is a pain in the arse............ but get the looks every time you stop

Im just in the process of building a long range (48lts) all aluminium, foam filled fuel tank for my VXT. I had problems with fuel surge whilst doing a Walshy day so the new tank will have an internal collector installed around the fuel pump, so should solve this problem. Will have a much better range too, as its 25% larger than the standard tank.

Alex O's

Dont just mention that in conversation!
Make sure when your project starts we are given regular updates etc and of course the end results

Just wondering what has to be moved around to incorporate the new tank, so looking forward to hearing about the development.

Andy

I would love to go into more detail, but have to try to respect the comercial use policy. Last time i posted this kind of info i got a bit of a bollocking from JT, which was fair enough.

I'm not quite sure what is acceptable to say, but this is something which i am building for my own car which needs to be finished by the end of next week as i am at Abberville next weekend. Once its finished and tested i will let anyone who's interested know how it goes. Not quite sure how i go about that, as i really dont want to cause any agro again. Maybe someone, or admin could advise on this.

[covert ops]

But driving 1000miles with a 200mile tank is a pain in the arse............ but get the looks every time you stop

Im just in the process of building a long range (48lts) all aluminium, foam filled fuel tank for my VXT. I had problems with fuel surge whilst doing a Walshy day so the new tank will have an internal collector installed around the fuel pump, so should solve this problem. Will have a much better range too, as its 25% larger than the standard tank.

Alex O's

Dont just mention that in conversation!
Make sure when your project starts we are given regular updates etc and of course the end results

Just wondering what has to be moved around to incorporate the new tank, so looking forward to hearing about the development.

Andy

I would love to go into more detail, but have to try to respect the comercial use policy. Last time i posted this kind of info i got a bit of a bollocking from JT, which was fair enough.

I'm not quite sure what is acceptable to say, but this is something which i am building for my own car which needs to be finished by the end of next week as i am at Abberville next weekend. Once its finished and tested i will let anyone who's interested know how it goes. Not quite sure how i go about that, as i really dont want to cause any agro again. Maybe someone, or admin could advise on this.

Fair play mate

Well i'm interested to know the outcome (as i do alot of euro-touring) but understand the predictament.
Like you said once you've tested it would be great to "hear" about it, and of course you can PM me the details if things get
Also could it possibly retro fit an NA??

Andy

Edited by covert ops, 21 May 2007 - 07:36 AM.

[markv]

Ok, let me see. Have the stats from the beginning that I got the car up till eind of 2006: Distance driven: 68876Km Total fuel used: 5561.71L So that would mean 8.08L/100km or if I convert it to UK mpg then that would be 34.96mpg Not too bad if you reccon that is including all trackdays.. Mark