I don't want to be fast anymore
12-10-2012, 01:12 AM
#23
Safety Car
Does the OP have any knowledge about the combustion engine?
If you want a 60 mpg car, get one of those hybrid "things"
Why did you get a Corvette?
Trying not to be mean or anything, high performance and over the top fuel economy dont go hand in hand usually........
If you want a 60 mpg car, get one of those hybrid "things"
Why did you get a Corvette?
Trying not to be mean or anything, high performance and over the top fuel economy dont go hand in hand usually........
12-10-2012, 01:32 AM
#24
Safety Car
wow really...you need to do some general maintenance on your car ..i have an 03 z06 and i get well over 30 mpg hwy..and your buddy is a moron the c6's vetts can not select any type of active fuel management stock or after market...
12-10-2012, 01:35 AM
#26
Le Mans Master
Around town,,,SKIP GEARS!! I usually run 1st,3rd,5th,6th,,and get low 20's in city driving. These cars with the 6speed will get around 30mpg in normal highway driving. Your car is not running well,,OR,,you are sticking your foot way too far in the throttle! Depending on your driving style,,you can either get great mileage,,,or if you try,you can knock it down to single digits.
PS,,I don't always drive conservatively,,I've also cracked off a 13.08/110.24 at the strip,,,time and place for everything!!
PS,,I don't always drive conservatively,,I've also cracked off a 13.08/110.24 at the strip,,,time and place for everything!!
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12-10-2012, 01:49 AM
#27
Le Mans Master
I have driven my 2001 automatic every day for over 12 years - only in-town driving - and my monthly fuel bill averaged $68/mo the past year running only Premium? Can't imagine paying much less?
12-10-2012, 02:23 AM
#28
Safety Car
No, you can't remove pistons. It will shake like a vibrator. You can't disable cylinders either, it will go into Reduced Engine Power mode and barely run.
Maybe read up on hypermiling.
Or just drive the Cadavalier.
Maybe read up on hypermiling.
Or just drive the Cadavalier.
12-10-2012, 05:20 AM
#30
Burning Brakes
I'm with the guys calling Troll on this one...doesn't know anything about cars yet his daily driver is a riced out beretta(which could explain not knowing anything about cars)??? Not buying it. Though it is rather funny 
12-10-2012, 08:30 AM
#36
Team Owner
The best way for you to increase your mileage would be for you to lose some weight. Your way to bulked up to be driving a corvette AND get good mileage.
Weight is a mileage (and performance) killer.
Have you ever seen a bulked up race car driver? NO!
One pound of body mass equals 1/2 mile per gallon plus or minus.
So lose some weight and let us know what your mileage is then.
Weight is a mileage (and performance) killer.
Have you ever seen a bulked up race car driver? NO!
One pound of body mass equals 1/2 mile per gallon plus or minus.
So lose some weight and let us know what your mileage is then.
12-10-2012, 08:32 AM
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Man, some of you guys are harsh.
For those asking, I got a vette because I always liked the way they looked. You know...lots of people who buy a Veyron will never get it over 150mph.
I don't see why trying to deactivate 4 of my cylinders sounds so outlandish to some of you.
For those asking, I got a vette because I always liked the way they looked. You know...lots of people who buy a Veyron will never get it over 150mph.
I don't see why trying to deactivate 4 of my cylinders sounds so outlandish to some of you.
12-10-2012, 08:36 AM
#38
Racer
Hey folks. Proud new owner(and member) of an '01 C5 6speed here. Just picked her up(against my wife's wishes) this past summer and have been enjoying it so far. Beastly(knick name ) definitely gets the looks on the street if you know what I mean haha. Have gotten tons of compliments everywhere.
Only thing I'm having trouble adjusting to is the fuel consumption on this thing. I mean, it's god-darn horrible. I drive a prestine Chevy Beretta which sips fuel, despite it being a really quick car(bunch of mods), and it's almost painful when I have to fill up the vette so often.
Now, i'm at the age where I don't really need the speed of the car to be quite honest so was wondering if I could knock it down a couple cylinders permanently? Any mod that can be done?
I have a buddy who has a new C6 and he's always bragging about running on 4 cylinders to save on fuel when not giving it throttle and it's something I definitely want. Basically, I'd like to know if I can just disable 4 of the cylinders, or 3 if it's more doable, so that I can consume a lot less? Again, I don't really need the speed.
Any help much appreciated.
(yeah, that's me in the blue trunks)
My Beretta in case anyone is wondering...
Only thing I'm having trouble adjusting to is the fuel consumption on this thing. I mean, it's god-darn horrible. I drive a prestine Chevy Beretta which sips fuel, despite it being a really quick car(bunch of mods), and it's almost painful when I have to fill up the vette so often.
Now, i'm at the age where I don't really need the speed of the car to be quite honest so was wondering if I could knock it down a couple cylinders permanently? Any mod that can be done?
I have a buddy who has a new C6 and he's always bragging about running on 4 cylinders to save on fuel when not giving it throttle and it's something I definitely want. Basically, I'd like to know if I can just disable 4 of the cylinders, or 3 if it's more doable, so that I can consume a lot less? Again, I don't really need the speed.
Any help much appreciated.
(yeah, that's me in the blue trunks)
My Beretta in case anyone is wondering...
never met someone that owns a corvette this clueless.......its possible.......but not likely. i think this is one of those 60 minutes segments ...... what would you do if???? you met this guy and he said.... i would ROTF and LMAO.... PRICELESS
12-10-2012, 08:38 AM
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I'm just baffled that there is a "fast" Beretta out there. Also, FWIW, your Corvette should get better gas mileage than the POS Beretta.
I remember back in college my close friend bought a new 96 V6 Beretta, and he thought it was fast - but yet my SOHC base model 164BHP Stealth would pull on it.
I remember back in college my close friend bought a new 96 V6 Beretta, and he thought it was fast - but yet my SOHC base model 164BHP Stealth would pull on it.
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