Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, just arrived back from Norfolk safe and sound, the drive was epic! Having never driven a kit car on the road, or driven on the road with a helmet on, it was a bit daunting, but once I set off, after about 5 miles it was a pleasant and comfortable experience, so easy to drive! Very surprised with the fuel economy, 130 miles and still have over half a tank! Could that be right? I was averaging 60-70mph as it was mostly A roads.. A1, A17 etc..
Can't wait to wake up tomorrow and hoping for sunshine! Considering stoneleigh seriously..
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Glad you had a good run, remember fuel gauges lie.
hope to see you st stoneleigh Sunday, post up if you make it and we ( you and the gang) can meet up for a cuppa
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hope to see you st stoneleigh Sunday, post up if you make it and we ( you and the gang) can meet up for a cuppa
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Yep, well done. It's a stange experience isn't it, "just" driving, & yet so much more involving.
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Its a great feeling,...check the tank if can,jt may be great on fuel or be a big tank.....but its probs just a iffy guage!! i go with the bike method of driving untiill it ran out then using that milage as a guide...mine didthe same on the drive homefrome getting it! I though was super eco ...untill i realised it was all but empty when i tookthe fuel sender outto check it
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WESTINI wrote:Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, just arrived back from Norfolk safe and sound, the drive was epic! Having never driven a kit car on the road, or driven on the road with a helmet on, it was a bit daunting, but once I set off, after about 5 miles it was a pleasant and comfortable experience, so easy to drive! Very surprised with the fuel economy, 130 miles and still have over half a tank! Could that be right? I was averaging 60-70mph as it was mostly A roads.. A1, A17 etc..
Can't wait to wake up tomorrow and hoping for sunshine! Considering stoneleigh seriously..
Paul,
Glad you got the car home safely and enjoyed it too. I reckoned on about 120/130 miles as the max before filling up, so just as well you didn't need to go further. The tank is the standard size for the R6, about 30 litres/6.5 gallons from memory. The car would usually do 25+ MPG. The gauge is OK to a point, but the reading is more of an estimation than a true reading.............
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Tony C wrote:WESTINI wrote:Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, just arrived back from Norfolk safe and sound, the drive was epic! Having never driven a kit car on the road, or driven on the road with a helmet on, it was a bit daunting, but once I set off, after about 5 miles it was a pleasant and comfortable experience, so easy to drive! Very surprised with the fuel economy, 130 miles and still have over half a tank! Could that be right? I was averaging 60-70mph as it was mostly A roads.. A1, A17 etc..
Can't wait to wake up tomorrow and hoping for sunshine! Considering stoneleigh seriously..
Paul,
Glad you got the car home safely and enjoyed it too. I reckoned on about 120/130 miles as the max before filling up, so just as well you didn't need to go further. The tank is the standard size for the R6, about 30 litres/6.5 gallons from memory. The car would usually do 25+ MPG. The gauge is OK to a point, but the reading is more of an estimation than a true reading.............
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No problem, answers sent
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Thanks Tony, have sent another PM, but can't see it in my sent items? Let me know if you get it.. Paul.
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WESTINI wrote:Thanks Tony, have sent another PM, but can't see it in my sent items? Let me know if you get it.. Paul.
PMs don't show up as "sent" until the person read it - should be OK.
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I haven't seen it so I haven't read it...............
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