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Re: 45 MPG.......109 MPH
« Reply #15 on: 23 November 2011, 19:59:44 »
Quote from: Opti on 22 November 2011, 18:51:54
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 November 2011, 18:48:35
They are about 1000Kg kerb weight (slightly shy of it).

Remember that drag factor is a major factor in fuel comsumption at speed.


Why so weighty, Mark?. A Mk1 Escort was about 700/800 Kg... :-\ :-\ :-\

Ignoring the fuel consumption, a lighter car will, suitably set up, go, handle and stop better. And if we stripped all of the safety equipment out, so the crumple zones were effectively your legs and nose... how many people would try their best to stay safe, knowing they haven't got fourteen bouncy castles and gadgetrickery to help them out?
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Re: 45 MPG.......109 MPH
« Reply #16 on: 23 November 2011, 20:17:00 »
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 November 2011, 18:48:35
They are about 1000Kg kerb weight (slightly shy of it).

Remember that drag factor is a major factor in fuel comsumption at speed.


According to the Corsa manual the kerb weight of a (2003 model) Corsa 1.2sxi 3 door is 1045 Kg.

Apparently, this includes a 68kg driver ......7Kg of luggage.....all fluids..... and a 90% full petrol tank.

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Re: 45 MPG.......109 MPH
« Reply #17 on: 23 November 2011, 21:04:04 »
Quote from: Opti on 23 November 2011, 20:17:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 November 2011, 18:48:35
They are about 1000Kg kerb weight (slightly shy of it).

Remember that drag factor is a major factor in fuel comsumption at speed.


According to the Corsa manual the kerb weight of a (2003 model) Corsa 1.2sxi 3 door is 1045 Kg.

Apparently, this includes a 68kg driver ......7Kg of luggage.....all fluids..... and a 90% full petrol tank.

A driver weight my cars can only dream of  :-[ Who weighs 68Kg these days, anyway? Apart from Tunnie, that is. ;D
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Re: 45 MPG.......109 MPH
« Reply #18 on: 23 November 2011, 22:13:00 »
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 November 2011, 21:04:04
Quote from: Opti on 23 November 2011, 20:17:00
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 22 November 2011, 18:48:35
They are about 1000Kg kerb weight (slightly shy of it).

Remember that drag factor is a major factor in fuel comsumption at speed.


According to the Corsa manual the kerb weight of a (2003 model) Corsa 1.2sxi 3 door is 1045 Kg.

Apparently, this includes a 68kg driver ......7Kg of luggage.....all fluids..... and a 90% full petrol tank.

A driver weight my cars can only dream of  :-[ Who weighs 68Kg these days, anyway? Apart from Tunnie, that is. ;D


89Kg for me, Aaron...(On the Doc's scales last week) Informed me I'm overweight by about a stone and a half. I'm six-one.... :-\ :-\
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Re: 45 MPG.......109 MPH
« Reply #19 on: 23 November 2011, 22:37:29 »
Quote from: Opti on 23 November 2011, 22:13:00
89Kg for me, Aaron...(On the Doc's scales last week) Informed me I'm overweight by about a stone and a half. I'm six-one.... :-\ :-\

If it makes you feel better, I'm not far off two of you. I'd break the doc's scales..
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Re: 45 MPG.......109 MPH
« Reply #20 on: 23 November 2011, 23:50:37 »
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 November 2011, 22:37:29
Quote from: Opti on 23 November 2011, 22:13:00
89Kg for me, Aaron...(On the Doc's scales last week) Informed me I'm overweight by about a stone and a half. I'm six-one.... :-\ :-\

If it makes you feel better, I'm not far off two of you. I'd break the doc's scales..


Tell me you're eight feet tall, Aaron.... :-\



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Re: 45 MPG.......109 MPH
« Reply #21 on: 23 November 2011, 23:55:01 »
Quote from: Opti on 23 November 2011, 23:50:37
Quote from: aaronjb on 23 November 2011, 22:37:29
Quote from: Opti on 23 November 2011, 22:13:00
89Kg for me, Aaron...(On the Doc's scales last week) Informed me I'm overweight by about a stone and a half. I'm six-one.... :-\ :-\

If it makes you feel better, I'm not far off two of you. I'd break the doc's scales..

Tell me you're eight feet tall, Aaron.... :-\

Ah, if only.. I could have had a great career in basketball, were that the case (oh, and if I possessed any ball handling skills whatsoever). But no, I'm a wee 5'10".
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