Increase range on GT for long trips

[intensifi]

Besides driving at under 65mph on adaptive cruise control and keeping the AC off…

if I swap to different wheels and tires, can I approximate the range of. CA RT 1 or Premium AWD on a base GT?

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[BigMach-E]

Probably not. More powerful motors.

 

[azerik]

Trade you, cars.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Besides driving at under 65mph on adaptive cruise control and keeping the AC off…

if I swap to different wheels and tires, can I approximate the range of. CA RT 1 or Premium AWD on a base GT?

Swapping tires and wheels may get you 5-10%.

 

[azerik]

I was actually on my way to go test drive a GT and maybe pull a lateral trade. Then remembered the 40'ish mile range loss and realized there wasn't a way to make that up when going uphill 7500ft.

 

[HuntingPudel]

The GT nose is a little more draggy than the non-GT nose. Otherwise, wheels and tires will net a small improvement if you get some wheels with smaller openings and a very flush face. A slightly convex face would be less draggy than a flat or slightly concave face. ??

 

[HuntingPudel]

I was actually on my way to go test drive a GT and maybe pull a lateral trade. Then remembered the 40'ish mile range loss and realized there wasn't a way to make that up when going uphill 7500ft.

Come on Erik! Live on the edge, HVBJB time bomb and all! ??

 

[MachE Mickey]

GT is not for the range ... Pre-conditioning your GT will help but not significantly.

 

[azerik]

The GT nose is a little more draggy than the non-GT nose. Otherwise, wheels and tires will net a small improvement if you get some wheels with smaller openings and a very flush face. A slightly convex face would be less draggy than a flat or slightly concave face. ??

I have a very convex face, some would even call it 'shaped like a basket ball' but I don't think it's going to help me much haha.

 

[JonathanEzor]

Besides driving at under 65mph on adaptive cruise control and keeping the AC off…

if I swap to different wheels and tires, can I approximate the range of. CA RT 1 or Premium AWD on a base GT?

A/C uses almost no power, as it's a very efficient electric motor. Heating is another story. {Jonathan}

 

[jamelski]

Drive 55??

 

[Murse-In-Airy]

Precondition and drive as slow as possible. Only way to significantly extend the range. I can get pretty far in mine. Though I feel like I’m not representing our cars well watching everyone pass me while my car shouts “look at me” and my license plate shouts “LCTRC GT”

 

[Mach-Lee]

if I swap to different wheels and tires, can I approximate the range of. CA RT 1 or Premium AWD on a base GT?

You could maybe get half the range back by switching to RT1 wheels, but the aero and larger front motor drag will still be present.

ER AWD non-GT is sort of the sweet spot when it comes to the range/performance equation.

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

I was actually on my way to go test drive a GT and maybe pull a lateral trade. Then remembered the 40'ish mile range loss and realized there wasn't a way to make that up when going uphill 7500ft.

Well there is, but it will take you back to your starting point... ?

 

[Garbone]

Drive it like you stole it. Don't worry about range.

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