weight loss

1. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #1 12th August 2007, 22:19

   my saxo seems to eat petrol and drag compared to other 1.1i's ive seen. was wondering if i would lose much weight and possibly get a bit more mpg if i took doorcards, rear seats, spare wheel etc... out?
2. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #2 12th August 2007, 22:20

   how many miles do you get to 30 quid?
3. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #3 12th August 2007, 22:27

   i would try to fix the problem (if there is one) rather than 'mask it', so to speak, by reducing weight etc.
4. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #4 12th August 2007, 22:31

   usually get 90 to a tenner so should of been about 270 but got 205 and orange light came on so somethings hammering it and i dont drive like a maniac either rarely go over speed limits
5. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #5 12th August 2007, 22:36

   what fuel (station) so you use dude?
   
   when was the last service?
   
   have you tried any fuel cleaner?
   
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6. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #6 12th August 2007, 22:38

   either BP or sainsburys. not a clue on service but ive did 10k miles and it hasnt had one in that time and never knew there was fuel cleaner. not too clued up on stuff like that
7. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #7 12th August 2007, 22:41

   is it modified? i.e. induction kit
   
   i recommend giving it a service mate! and use something liek redex or slick 50 to clean the fuel pipes and injectors. might help a bit
8. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #8 12th August 2007, 22:41

   stay off sainsburys... try Shell.
   
   get a sevice
   
   
   try some fuel cleaner
   
   
   
   
   report back
   
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9. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #9 12th August 2007, 22:42

   will do thanks for advice will report back in a week or 2
10. Aron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 3554 EP3 Civic

    #10 12th August 2007, 22:52

    yer lik said earlier, stay away from the likes of supermarket petrol, the difference between grade 1,2 petrol is alot, stay with petrol specialists, shell, bp, total etc
11. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

    #11 12th August 2007, 22:55

    thanks and in reply to saxmaniac5 (didnt see your post) nah its not modified its completely standard engine/performance wise.
12. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #12 12th August 2007, 22:56

    say sayer stated, and just realised your a mackam mate, i am sorry for you...
13. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

    #13 12th August 2007, 22:59

    whats wrong with mackems :O i love being a mackem
14. saxo111 L-plater Joined: May 2007 Posts: 36

    #14 12th August 2007, 23:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by reddysaxo my saxo seems to eat petrol and drag compared to other 1.1i's ive seen. was wondering if i would lose much weight and possibly get a bit more mpg if i took doorcards, rear seats, spare wheel etc... out?

    http://www.weightwatchers.co.uk/index.aspx
15. PRICEY-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 sunny sunderland Posts: 705 jdm honda civic type-r

    #15 12th August 2007, 23:11

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by reddysaxo whats wrong with mackems :O i love being a mackem

    aye mate dont use sainsburys beside home base the petrol is shite
    
    they is fuck all wrong with being a mackems born and breadand fucking love it lol
16. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #16 12th August 2007, 23:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PRICEYVTR they is fuck all wrong with being a mackems born and breadand fucking love it lol

    prime example of being completely delusional.
17. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #17 12th August 2007, 23:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PRICEYVTR they is fuck all wrong with being a mackems born and inbred and fucking love it lol

    bold of you to admit it...