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Old 04-02-2006, 07:43 PM
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Effects of trunk weight on gas mileage.

I have a kicker box with 2 10" subs in the trunk. gas is gettin a bit pricey. would it make a differnce to emtpy the trunk temporarily? knowingly that depending on how i drive would result as to how much gas would be consumed. ive done nothing but cruise for a while now. is it worth it the sacrifice?
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Old 04-02-2006, 07:45 PM
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So you're telling me that your budget is SO tight, that you cannot afford an extra gallon of gasoline per week?

If such is the case, sell the entire audio system, and trade in for a Corolla.
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Old 04-02-2006, 07:52 PM
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weight is weight.

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Old 04-02-2006, 08:33 PM
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haha ... just reffering to what ive heard so if thats the difference then no problem at all ..
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I hope you are using premium
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Take out all your seats, carpets and AC.
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leave your fat girlfriend at home.
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Old 04-02-2006, 09:41 PM
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yea yea yea ... pardon the newbness ...
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Old 04-02-2006, 09:52 PM
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Get teh carbon fiber trunk FTW!!!! adds 20whp!
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Old 04-02-2006, 10:31 PM
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Wear some thinner socks. Or no socks??
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Old 04-02-2006, 10:32 PM
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Keep the subs and lose some bodyfat.
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Old 04-02-2006, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rbrown81
Get teh carbon fiber trunk FTW!!!! adds 20whp!
I actually want one of those.
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Old 04-02-2006, 10:53 PM
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I never carry anything in my trunk...lets me drive alot faster
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Originally Posted by steven88
I never carry anything in my trunk...lets me drive alot faster
^^^ + to what steve said.
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Old 04-03-2006, 08:27 AM
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lol, i was just messing around....wassup alex!?! hows the maxi doing? and btw, do you keep stuff in teh trunk
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