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    4900 units of drag at 70. 4225 at 65. 86% of the total drag force when going 65 versus 70. As the speed and drag increase, the engine runs more efficiently up to it's peak torque rating at 4k rpm, so the increased drag is offset (somewhat) by increased BSFC until peak torque is passed.

    Also parasitic loads, like AC, are their longer when going at slower speeds.

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    That's a cheep way to travel!! And pretty Darn good!!! At over 40 mpg!!! That makes it nice I know what I can do with mine
    hello from bluejellybean

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    do you have some photos of your cargo organization for the trip?

    My road-trip in August will also be my move to another state, so I am looking into ways on how to efficiently fit my stuff into my Dolly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Donut View Post
    do you have some photos of your cargo organization for the trip?

    My road-trip in August will also be my move to another state, so I am looking into ways on how to efficiently fit my stuff into my Dolly.
    No. Just stuck stuff where it would fit. Large suitcase laying on it side in back along with my laptop and camera bag. Stuffed any open voids from there. Placed the pane "carry on" sized suitcase and cooler on back seat behind me ( driver ) and the dog ( Pomeranian ) sat on the other side.


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 42.6 mpg (US) ... 18.1 km/L ... 5.5 L/100 km ... 51.1 mpg (Imp)


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