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toga94m
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Re: AMEC Economy Run thread
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ZX2 2000 wrote:
Another thing you could do. Take out the windshield and rear window, fashion a tonneau cover with just room for the driver.
Instant reduction in frontal area.
I'm considering trying this year's run with the Miata top down, to see if there's a difference. I expect there's more drag from having a windshield sticking up alone, than there is from the lumpy soft top. I could get a factory tonneau from ebay as part of the experiment.
If I could find more free 4-hour blocks of time, I'd do some solo testing to see what the difference is. I'm not planning on removing the windshield though. If I did that, I'd also have to borrow a drivers' seat from a Civic, so my eyes were level with the windowsill. And put my baseball cap on backwards.
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AMEC Economy Run III August 23, 2009
Here are the details for Economy Run III:
What: Fuel mileage contest through the southern Adirondacks of NY. The route will be on really nice scenic and challenging roads and will run approx. 94 miles in distance. Your “economic” driving ability will be tested. Cars will be filled with fuel by an AMEC official and be sent off at one minute intervals. There will be a time limit to complete the run. Any street legal vehicle is allowed to participate, [including motorcycles]. This event will run rain or shine.
Where: The starting spot will be at the [ethanol free] Fairway Oil gas station on Route 5 in Fonda, NY. The physical address is 40 E Main St, Fonda, NY 12068. Take NY Thruway Exit 28.Take NY Thruway Exit 28. After the toll booth, turn left onto Riverside Drive. Then turn right onto South Bridge Street and go over the bridge. On the other side of the bridge is a traffic light. You can see Fairway Oil and Gas on your left. Turn left onto Route 5 and enter the station.
When: Sunday, August 23rd, 2009. Arrival time will be 8:00-8:30am, first car off at 9:00am. They have gas and diesel and have a large enough parking lot that we won’t be in the way.
Cost: $10 per vehicle plus $8 per car for lunch at awards [see "Awards" below]
Awards include:
1. Best overall mpg for gas cars [1st, 2nd, and 3rd places]
2. Best overall mpg for diesel and hybrid cars [1st, 2nd, and 3rd places]
3. Best Historic car ['79 and earlier - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places].
4. Best overall mpg for motorcycles/scooters [1st, 2nd, and 3rd places].
Finish: will be at Mayfield Mobil, 2460 State Highway 30 Mayfield, NY 12117. They are 8.4 miles south of Northville, and their lot is plenty big. It will be on your right as you're heading on Route 30 south.
Awards and Lunch: This event will conclude about noon, and we will be having our A.M.E.C. summer picnic immediately following the event. All Economy run participants are invited to join us for awards and a picnic lunch at Northampton Beach Campground located on Housmann Street, in Mayfield, [it's actually closer to Northville] NY. Their website is HERE. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the map links. The picnic pavilion and beach are right on the shore of beautiful Sacandaga lake. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and soda will be served. This park is 8 miles north on route 30 from the Mobil station where the event concluded.
To register for this event: Please contact Mike Kamm at (518) 674-0520 or via email: mikek [at ]icerace [ dot] com. Or just simply reply to this thread with your name, year/model car.
Registration is full as of 7-9-09
1. Mike Kamm - 1977 Datsun B210 - Averill Park, NY
2. Tom Moeller - 1994 Mazda Miata - Saratoga, NY
3. Dave Burnham - 1991 Eco Diesel Jetta - Delanson, NY
4. Ben Jones - 1991 Honda CRX - Hanover, NH
5. Richard Vedder - 2000 Ford ZX2 S/R - Johnstown, NY
6. Martin Deschenes - 2000 VW Jetta TDI - Quebec City, QC
7. Ron Kienhuis - 1972 Citroën SM - Long Island, NY
8. Vlad Saakyan - 2003 Suzuki Svs650 - 518 forums
9. Bill Clark - 1957 Metropolitan Hartop - Endicott, NY
10. Jonathan Bartlett - 1969 Saab Sonett V-4 - Sterling, MA
11. Ernie Yue - 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250cc
12. Dan & Richard Dobbins - 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk - Long Island, NY
13. Matt Herring - 2009 Toyota Prius - Boston, MA
14. Robert Smalls - 1996 Subaru Legacy - Buffalo, NY
15. Peter Ramotowski - 2000 VW Golf TDI - Albany, NY
16. Eric Hoefer - 2008 Honda Fit - Guilderland, NY
17. Ryan Kramer - 1988 Toyota MR2 Supercharged - Albany NY
18. Lance David - 1996 Chevy Cavalier - Johnstown, NY
19. Darin Cosgrove - 1998 Pontiac Firefly - Ontario, Canada
20. Chang Ho Kim - 89 Honda CRX - Maynard, MA
21. Jeff Morgan - 1992 240sx - Rotterdam, NY
22. Hobbit - 2004 Toyota Prius - Boston, MA
23. Tom Compoli - 1981 VW Rabbit - Schenectady, NY
24. Dan Mandle - 2004 Golf TDI [Vegetable Oil] - Potsdam, NY
25. Carl Germain - 1950 Studebaker Champion Business Coupe
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Dave 48
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Re: AMEC Economy Run III August 23rd
You can put me on the list, 91 VW Jetta Eco Diesel. I probably won't do much to the car except put air in the tires but I am going to the picnic and the drive in the Adirondacks is fun. Plus I want to try and beat my 58 MPG from last time.
Dave Burnham
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Re: AMEC Economy Run III August 23rd
Add me to the list. 2000 Ford ZX2/SR, may or may not have a little aero work.
Can I put helium in my tires ?
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