Gas Savings

Neil · 05-15-2008, 06:16 AM

Looking for better fuel economy in my s2000, the Honda 2000cr for 08 does not come with a spare tire, only an aerosol can for emergency's. With the price on gas on the constant rise , and continueing to increase to what seems no end, It just might be worth it in the long run to remove the spare tire and carry a can, especially for the guys who run a lot of miles.
I guess I have been lucky as I have never in 30yrs of driving had to change a flat tire on the highway etc, and with the technology available I'm sure we will possibly see the end of a "spare tire" being included with new vehicle purchases

Neil

dezignpro04 · 05-15-2008, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil

Looking for better fuel economy in my s2000, the Honda 2000cr for 08 does not come with a spare tire, only an aerosol can for emergency's. With the price on gas on the constant rise , and continueing to increase to what seems no end, It just might be worth it in the long run to remove the spare tire and carry a can, especially for the guys who run a lot of miles.
I guess I have been lucky as I have never in 30yrs of driving had to change a flat tire on the highway etc, and with the technology available I'm sure we will possibly see the end of a "spare tire" being included with new vehicle purchases

Neil

Seriously, how much would removing that spare save you. .2 miles per gallon. Dosen't seem worth it to me for that "just in case" feeling of a flat tire at 2am while stuck in BFE. If you find out anything substantial let us know.

DJJSR · 05-15-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil

I guess I have been lucky as I have never in 30yrs of driving had to change a flat tire on the highway

Oooooooo............shouldn't have said that Neil.

Neil · 05-15-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJSR

Oooooooo............shouldn't have said that Neil.

Great..............now I'm developing a twitch

Neil

gomarlins3 · 05-15-2008, 09:46 AM

My first suggestion to everyone to save fuel is slow down.

TheSoundMan21 · 05-15-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3

My first suggestion to everyone to save fuel is slow down.

LOL true that

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS · 05-15-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gomarlins3

My first suggestion to everyone to save fuel is slow down.

how much gas you figure we save by not hitting that Vtec mark?

S2K Reborn · 05-15-2008, 10:26 AM

ive been averaging about 24-28 mpg for the past couple weeks in my stewie. all i do is shift at 3k rpm through all the gears. and on the highway i dont go over 70mph. thats workin for me so im stickin with that.

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS · 05-15-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by S2K Reborn

ive been averaging about 24-28 mpg for the past couple weeks in my stewie. all i do is shift at 3k rpm through all the gears. and on the highway i dont go over 70mph. thats workin for me so im stickin with that.

not bad...I guess doing alot of little things add up to saving gas not too much but some people have the "Every little bit counts" attitude. Proper tire pressure, less weight as possible, making sure your alighment is good ect. Also driving with your top and windows up. "But that kinda takes the fun out of it"

lol

TheCarGuy2021 · 05-15-2008, 11:54 AM

My daily driver is a 2000 Chevy Metro I picked up for $300. It's a 1.0 liter 3 cylinder 5 speed. Best $300 I've spent in a LONG time. It gets 50-55mpg but only has 55 hp. Hasn't had a problem in the 25,000 miles I've driven it either. (has 145,000 on it now)

Dr. Jimbo · 05-15-2008, 12:20 PM

I've been riding my Kona mountain bike to work (45 min. to 1 hour round trip). I saved about $150 in gas last month and have lost 12 pounds since April 1st. 12 more pounds to go and I'll be able to fit in my bikini (j/k). My goal is to be under 200 lbs. by July 1, 2008.
I do miss the vtec though.

jagg · 05-15-2008, 12:35 PM

Hey Doc,

How fast do you have to pedal for vtec to kick in?

jagg

Dr. Jimbo · 05-15-2008, 12:38 PM

Haven't hit it yet, so I'm not sure. I'll let you know.

sonic · 05-15-2008, 12:39 PM

I take my spare out when I go to the track.

J'sS2K · 05-15-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Neil

the Honda 2000cr for 08 does not come with a spare tire, only an aerosol can for emergency's.
Neil

The CR is designed as a track car. The reason why it does not have the spare tire is for weight reduction. It does not come with air conditioning and radio as well. All of these is in the effort to reduce its weight, not for gas milage!

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS · 05-15-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

I've been riding my Kona mountain bike to work (45 min. to 1 hour round trip). I saved about $150 in gas last month and have lost 12 pounds since April 1st. 12 more pounds to go and I'll be able to fit in my bikini (j/k). My goal is to be under 200 lbs. by July 1, 2008.
I do miss the vtec though.

THATS MY SAME EXACT STORY!!!I have a little more then 12 pounds to go though

and the bikini part

DJJSR · 05-15-2008, 01:49 PM

Ya really gotta cut the weight, then you can disconnect 2 sparkplugs and shove a dead squirrel or something in the intake to reduce the flow (less air, less gas). These modifications should get you up to the 60 to 70 mpg range.

Most cars come with lots 'o parts. Waaaay more than you really need. Just look at this picture. If you don't recognize it, you probably don't need it. They just put all that stuff in there so they can charge you more money. Just start takin stuff off. If it stops runnin, put it back and take something else off. You can probably get the weight down to that of a garden tractor. Come to think of it, yank out that gas guzzler under the hood and swap in a Briggs & Stratton!!

Waaaaaay too many parts..............

Java Junky · 05-15-2008, 02:08 PM

'Swear'da God . . . if I try'n squash that @*#&in' bug one more @*#&in' time I'm gonna apply 12 gauge'ta the @*#&in' monitor!

Jealous'a yer ability ta commute by bike Doc. I'm . . . er . . a li'l late in gettin' my mountain bikin' efforts off'a the groun' this year.
But goin'da work by bike every day, well, every reasonably user-friendly day? Oh yeah. Major dosez'a Sears Best, Heavy-Duty, green-eyed jealousy.

Don, either you jus' godd'a knack fer bein' able ta find stuff on the web', 'r you got the most varied n' extensive reference library'a stuff this ol' dog'z ever witnessed.
Java

05-15-2008, 06:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 677	Gas Savings Looking for better fuel economy in my s2000, the Honda 2000cr for 08 does not come with a spare tire, only an aerosol can for emergency's. With the price on gas on the constant rise , and continueing to increase to what seems no end, It just might be worth it in the long run to remove the spare tire and carry a can, especially for the guys who run a lot of miles. I guess I have been lucky as I have never in 30yrs of driving had to change a flat tire on the highway etc, and with the technology available I'm sure we will possibly see the end of a "spare tire" being included with new vehicle purchases Neil

05-15-2008, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	My first suggestion to everyone to save fuel is slow down. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

05-15-2008, 10:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
S2K Reborn TxHP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waco, Tx Posts: 60	ive been averaging about 24-28 mpg for the past couple weeks in my stewie. all i do is shift at 3k rpm through all the gears. and on the highway i dont go over 70mph. thats workin for me so im stickin with that. __________________ The top down, the wind in your face, and all the other cars having to hit their brakes to slow down around the turns

05-15-2008, 11:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
TheCarGuy2021 450 whp Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 84	My daily driver is a 2000 Chevy Metro I picked up for $300. It's a 1.0 liter 3 cylinder 5 speed. Best $300 I've spent in a LONG time. It gets 50-55mpg but only has 55 hp. Hasn't had a problem in the 25,000 miles I've driven it either. (has 145,000 on it now) __________________

05-15-2008, 12:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 831	I've been riding my Kona mountain bike to work (45 min. to 1 hour round trip). I saved about $150 in gas last month and have lost 12 pounds since April 1st. 12 more pounds to go and I'll be able to fit in my bikini (j/k). My goal is to be under 200 lbs. by July 1, 2008. I do miss the vtec though. __________________

05-15-2008, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,158	Hey Doc, How fast do you have to pedal for vtec to kick in? jagg

05-15-2008, 12:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 831	Haven't hit it yet, so I'm not sure. I'll let you know. __________________

05-15-2008, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
sonic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern MD Posts: 1,005	I take my spare out when I go to the track. __________________ GO FAST OR GO HOME

05-15-2008, 01:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,252	Ya really gotta cut the weight, then you can disconnect 2 sparkplugs and shove a dead squirrel or something in the intake to reduce the flow (less air, less gas). These modifications should get you up to the 60 to 70 mpg range. Most cars come with lots 'o parts. Waaaay more than you really need. Just look at this picture. If you don't recognize it, you probably don't need it. They just put all that stuff in there so they can charge you more money. Just start takin stuff off. If it stops runnin, put it back and take something else off. You can probably get the weight down to that of a garden tractor. Come to think of it, yank out that gas guzzler under the hood and swap in a Briggs & Stratton!! Waaaaaay too many parts.............. __________________ Don

05-15-2008, 02:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	'Swear'da God . . . if I try'n squash that @#&in' bug *one more @#&in' time*** I'm gonna apply 12 gauge'ta the @*#&in' monitor! Jealous'a yer ability ta commute by bike Doc. I'm . . . er . . a li'l late in gettin' my mountain bikin' efforts off'a the groun' this year. But goin'da work by bike every day, well, every reasonably user-friendly day? Oh yeah. Major dosez'a Sears Best, Heavy-Duty, green-eyed jealousy. Don, either you jus' godd'a knack fer bein' able ta find stuff on the web', 'r you got the most varied n' extensive reference library'a stuff this ol' dog'z ever witnessed. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

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