school boy error?

[S 8 GRN]

Not had the car long - 46 days

Still in the honeymoon period , which I'm told doesn't end!

I got 130 from my first tank - about 10.9mpg

And then 170 each from my 2nd/3rd tanks - 17.9 mpg

Consumption is a worry at 130 per tank as the cost of running would take the shine off it but I can live with 170 as a weekend car.

My 2nd and 3rd tanks were on a run from Leeds to London and back. On the way down I sat at 70/80 and then on the way back I drove at ..... well lets just say I did London to Leeds in 1hr 50 - the point being that it made very little difference to my consumption. Most of my fuel has been chewed taking friends and family out for spins and pushing the big right pedal down to the floor.

Only one problem with it so far. The offside rear light cluster has 2cm of water in - i tried getting in from the boot but that was a no go - I don't fancy taking the whole lens off and then re-sealing - I may opt for a needle at the bottom and drain it out?

[deeen]

17 mpg, except for track day!

[ktg1000]

Pies said:

I was thinking more along the lines of a slightly longer drive every so often

hmmm....like your style...I see what you mean

[tantivy]

Mmmm - this was one VYT, Manek and me battled out a while ago:

[url]www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=26697&f=8&h=0&hw=321[/url]

have to agree with Craig on the bomb in boot scenario...