Tuners & city driving
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Tuners & city driving
I have been thinking about getting a Gryphon and I was wondering if it would even benefit my driving habits.
I only work 2 miles from where I live and its pretty much stop signs every 2 blocks. My speeds are only 30-35.
Another thing is I'm a Volunteer Firefighter and I drive 1 mile to the fire station.
Same deal stop sings every couple of blocks.
Posted speeds are 30, but when the pager is sounding my foot is a little heavier then normal.
Because of this driving style I have pretty crappy gas mileage. Can a tuner help?
Thanks in advance!
I only work 2 miles from where I live and its pretty much stop signs every 2 blocks. My speeds are only 30-35.
Another thing is I'm a Volunteer Firefighter and I drive 1 mile to the fire station.
Same deal stop sings every couple of blocks.
Posted speeds are 30, but when the pager is sounding my foot is a little heavier then normal.
Because of this driving style I have pretty crappy gas mileage. Can a tuner help?
Thanks in advance!
#3
Wow! You ought to be riding a bike to work, and even to the fire station! (Probably get there faster - no parking hassles, etc. - Of course you do live in the frozen North, so that's a consideration).
Boy, your question is a tough one! In town driving, not towing anything, not one of the "beat you to the next stoplight" crowd, ... I think it's a tossup!
I know I want the crisp passing power when I have to pass someone when we're on a trip. And, I know I get better performance and gas mileage in those situations too. Don't you EVER take your truck anywhere? If not, I'm tempted to ask, "Why did you get this truck in the first place? And, a King Ranch, no less?" Please don't hear a "put down" here, I'm just trying to get a complete picture of your driving needs.
So, I guess I'll just say it this way: If you ever decide to drive your truck more, out on the open road, or pulling something, you'll be glad you have a Gryphon. I am!
- Jack
Boy, your question is a tough one! In town driving, not towing anything, not one of the "beat you to the next stoplight" crowd, ... I think it's a tossup!
I know I want the crisp passing power when I have to pass someone when we're on a trip. And, I know I get better performance and gas mileage in those situations too. Don't you EVER take your truck anywhere? If not, I'm tempted to ask, "Why did you get this truck in the first place? And, a King Ranch, no less?" Please don't hear a "put down" here, I'm just trying to get a complete picture of your driving needs.
So, I guess I'll just say it this way: If you ever decide to drive your truck more, out on the open road, or pulling something, you'll be glad you have a Gryphon. I am!
- Jack
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From now to 1st snow I'll be riding my motorcycle to work.
The main reason I take my truck to work is bcz if I get a fire call while @ work I will respond.
If I was to run to work or to take my mtn. bike then I would never make a fire truck. And that would suck.
I put most of my miles on in the fall when I do a lot of hunting. All my kinfolk live within 30 miles.
The mileage is reasonable when we go out of town and the truck rides great. More passing power would be great thou.
The #1 reason I bought the KR is bcz the price was right. #2 my wife loved the heated seats.
The main reason I take my truck to work is bcz if I get a fire call while @ work I will respond.
If I was to run to work or to take my mtn. bike then I would never make a fire truck. And that would suck.
I put most of my miles on in the fall when I do a lot of hunting. All my kinfolk live within 30 miles.
The mileage is reasonable when we go out of town and the truck rides great. More passing power would be great thou.
The #1 reason I bought the KR is bcz the price was right. #2 my wife loved the heated seats.
#6
From now to 1st snow I'll be riding my motorcycle to work.
The main reason I take my truck to work is bcz if I get a fire call while @ work I will respond.
If I was to run to work or to take my mtn. bike then I would never make a fire truck. And that would suck.
I put most of my miles on in the fall when I do a lot of hunting. All my kinfolk live within 30 miles.
The mileage is reasonable when we go out of town and the truck rides great. More passing power would be great thou.
The #1 reason I bought the KR is bcz the price was right. #2 my wife loved the heated seats.
The main reason I take my truck to work is bcz if I get a fire call while @ work I will respond.
If I was to run to work or to take my mtn. bike then I would never make a fire truck. And that would suck.
I put most of my miles on in the fall when I do a lot of hunting. All my kinfolk live within 30 miles.
The mileage is reasonable when we go out of town and the truck rides great. More passing power would be great thou.
The #1 reason I bought the KR is bcz the price was right. #2 my wife loved the heated seats.
Honestly, though - If you drive that thing anywhere besides the two miles to work or the one mile to the fire station, you're going to love the way it responds with a programmer and a custom tune. I say, go for it!
- Jack
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