Well, removing the spare didn't seem like a big risk to me, since I've never had a flat. In fact, when I pulled the thing outta there the spare was flat so it wouldn't have done me any good regardless.
I suppose if I'm going on a road trip, I'd bring one of my stockies along, but if I'm on my way to work and blow a tire, I'd probably call my buddy and have him bring me a wheel from my garage. Blowing a tire is a headache no matter how you cut it.
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you should be way over 28.6 if your driving carefully!
my record FOR A FULL TANK is 37mpg on the v6 atx.
pulling weight really doesnt add up to too much, trust me on that one, between a car gutted to the hilt and crammed with all my lifes possesions was ~3mpg difference on pure hwy driving. I'm sure it'd be a sharp contrast if it was city.
remember things like making sure your wheels are in proper alignment will make a big difference, along with the condition of your wheel bearings. also may want to make sure your fuel filter is changed and your plugs/wires are in good shape.
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Yea that's good advise. This coug has about 67K on it right now, plus the suspension mods I've made I'm sure we're not at full efficiency and there's a lot more I can tweak.
I just figured I'd start a thread for myself and others, so I'll update as I go.