i alrdy bought one 2 months ago..1st service done...i just bought for normal use only...hehe...not really racing2...for me if pump in Rm50 (26 litres) i get about 250-70km only...mixed driving conditions everyday...my mon-fri usage is like this everyday trunk roads 60km ,town 5km ,highway 50km...my job involves travelling a bit...but same route/speeds everyday...i was expecting to get at least 300km...but i know the consumption may improve after some time as the mileage piles up...now done about 3000km only..i may try some mods u mentioned..but taking out the spare im a bit scepticle since i travel for work purposes in case get a puntured tyre...then im stranded...:rolleyes:...anyway thanks for your ideas