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    Does the Prius calm drivers?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Orf @ Jun 9 2006, 07:10 PM) 268967</div> Instead of trying to make the MPH's go as high as we can, we try to get the...
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Jun 12, 2006 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Belly Scrapes

    There was the time I took the Prius to a rave out in the woods. I thought the road was paved all the way, but noooo. It did not do any damage to...
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Dec 20, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius Teaches A Lesson...

    Silly Salesman! He should have tried to sell you an Escape Hybrid! (we have a Prius and an Escape Hybrid, and are happy with both of them)
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Dec 12, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius MPG Test!

    Here is California, where they make up for giving us lousy gas by charging us an extra 50 cents a gallon for it. :wacko: Since our summer gas...
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Nov 10, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Fuel Gauge

    We fill it when the gauge says it's half empty. :ph34r:
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Nov 10, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius MPG Test!

    You get better mileage at 70 mph than we get at any speed. I have not attempted to measure as precisely as you have, but just based on what the...
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Nov 4, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Mpg decreasing

    At almost 5000 miles, we have yet to come close to that. Best tank was just under 45, more like 42 lately. It's not particularly cold....
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Nov 4, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    NMEA Out from the NAV System GPS?

    Does the NAV system emit an NMEA output from the GPS anywhere? Would be handy for APRS.
    Thread by: AndyTiedye, Oct 26, 2005, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    With "Experts" like this

    Maybe they are trying to get their GM stock to climb back out of the toilet.
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Oct 25, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    VAIS AIC 100i is Discontinued

    So is the 2nd group purchase on or off then? Ride the Music AndyTiedye
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Oct 24, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Tweeking computer program possible ?

    The ECU should consult the NAV system to find out what kind of terrain it can expect. :)
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Oct 22, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Power Struggle As Hybrid Cars Gain Traction

    We have owned Hondas, Fords, Chevys and Toyotas. In that order of reliability. Our Escape Hybrid is almost a year old, no problems. We have had...
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Oct 22, 2005 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Prius Recall

    I haven't had mine stall on me, but it did refuse to start for a few minutes last Tuesday. When I pressed start it beeped and flashed the wrench...
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Oct 22, 2005 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Tier 1 Gasolines

    Ethanol seems to be the main "cleaning" ingredient in TopTier. Seems to be in all California gas now anyway. Burns clean, but mileage suffers a bit.
    Post by: AndyTiedye, Oct 17, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy