370Z highway mileage?

Rui Z · 05-16-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JB1

I really wonder how people get 30+ mpg average on a full tank. 45mph constant on a perfectly flat road and tailwind maybe?

No, just drafting behind a semi gets me 30+ mpg.

On a side note, does anyone know why our cars get so many rock chips???

chops · 05-16-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by iwgl1981

That's what I figured. I think 93 would be a bit better but not as much as what's showing up. I appreciate your response. What do you think of San Diego? Thinking of moving over that way.

and california is beautiful! id love to move to SD one day

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rui Z

No, just drafting behind a semi gets me 30+ mpg.

On a side note, does anyone know why our cars get so many rock chips???

because you're drafting behind a semi...thats 18 wheels of rock chipping goodness

dont draft if you dont want rock chips. even with my full clear bra i stay far, far away from any big cars

whoady4shoady · 05-17-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

No, just drafting behind a semi gets me 30+ mpg.

On a side note, does anyone know why our cars get so many rock chips???

Mt Tam I am · 05-17-2011, 09:27 AM

I do not think I get much better than 25 MPG, but I can't seem to keep it at the limit, so I do not know the real potential.

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