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General Efficiency Discussion
08-23-2022, 09:25 AM
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Is 1:1 gearing really more efficient?
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Varn
The question seems to asking about mechanical...
The question seems to asking about mechanical efficiency of the transmission. perhaps confusing it with the overall economy
A lot of older transmissions would have the mainshaft run continuous...
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Hybrids
08-23-2022, 08:36 AM
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The hybrid ticking time bomb
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8,037
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Varn
For the average person owning the hybrid, will...
For the average person owning the hybrid, will not budget for the replacement battery and will be SOL when the battery fails.
With gas only you have an idea of how much your expenses will be.
...
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Off-Topic Tech
04-30-2022, 06:38 PM
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1,529
Finally a VW Topic!
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Varn
https://www.smythkitcars.com/
https://www.smythkitcars.com/
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The Lounge
03-01-2022, 12:01 AM
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New Law Will Install Kill Switches In All New Cars
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3,976
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Varn
Back in the 70s I ran a business installing kill...
Back in the 70s I ran a business installing kill switches in my classmates automobiles. We were in the ghetto in chicago and vehicle theft was a real problem.
My solution was to put a switch...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
12-28-2021, 11:54 AM
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ecomodding makes "people of walmart"
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Varn
ecomodding makes "people of walmart"
https://explore.reference.com/60-photos-at-walmart-that-will-have-you-crying-tears-of-laughter-copy-2
41. Back to the future
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Fossil Fuel Free
12-28-2021, 01:48 AM
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141
Economics and politics finally have a nuclear bond.
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9,245
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Varn
I have to disagree with the sense of putting...
I have to disagree with the sense of putting someone else's garbage dump outside of where they live. We live rural by choice and have experienced in the past power companies coming in and generating...
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Off-Topic Tech
04-26-2021, 08:28 PM
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FWD vs RWD for snow and ice
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Varn
If driving on mud or snow like we have here and...
If driving on mud or snow like we have here and only have 2wd, you can get up steeper hills with power over the tires that have 60+% of the weight. Winter driving is more than all out speed.
With...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-05-2019, 06:20 PM
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Reverse mud flaps
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3,398
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Varn
As they say, "there is nothing new, under the...
As they say, "there is nothing new, under the sun"
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/show-me-your-wheel-spats-13669-4.html
Here is a post from years ago showing some wheel spats....
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-17-2019, 03:36 PM
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The long road to Bonneville, goals are 40mpg useable pickup in the 150 club
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11,886
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Varn
I recall an earlier ecomodder attempt at...
I recall an earlier ecomodder attempt at Bonneville in 2012.
85 Jetta Non turbo diesel. He stopped here on the way out.
http://veloliner.com/vw/IMAG0014.JPG
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Off-Topic Tech
12-12-2018, 05:24 PM
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Super wood
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2,537
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Varn
Paper for stopping bullets. Absolutely. It will...
Paper for stopping bullets. Absolutely. It will shred but lasts a long time. We recycle bullets from our berms. The berms are made from pallets filled with old business papers. Last time we tore one...
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Off-Topic Tech
12-12-2018, 05:21 PM
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Super wood
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2,537
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Varn
Super wood, that is Lignum Vitae. It offers...
Super wood, that is Lignum Vitae. It offers better properties than ceramic bearings and lasts longer than many ceramic bearings. Used in power plants and nuclear submarine.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-26-2018, 07:17 PM
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123
Some deep thinking on getting Best MPG in a VAN
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8,988
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Varn
Hi MPG van. We are on our second full sized...
Hi MPG van.
We are on our second full sized ford van. A 2005 E150. It is powered by the 5.4 Sohc 2 valve motor and 4 speed automatic. It weighs about 5700 pounds with all the rear seats removed....
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EcoModding Central
06-06-2017, 09:02 AM
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Creepy White Van - E150 Build
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8,083
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Varn
I had a 90 e150 5.0 v8 and now a 2005 e150 5.4v8...
I had a 90 e150 5.0 v8 and now a 2005 e150 5.4v8 . The single best thing you can do is to drive slower and accelerate slow. Cruising speed in the low 50mph range helps, Our 05 can get about 20mpg at...
Forum:
Introductions
08-03-2014, 10:23 AM
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Frugal AND cheap
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5,251
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Varn
You can set up Ubuntu on your computer so that...
You can set up Ubuntu on your computer so that you can pick which operating system you want. When you are running ubuntu you can go to the file manager and look for a directory called "host", that...
Forum:
Introductions
07-30-2014, 10:35 AM
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Frugal AND cheap
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5,251
Posted By
Varn
I was scouring craigs list and saw this car on...
I was scouring craigs list and saw this car on it. I went to dial the number and said to myself I know this number. It was an old friend who is a trained aircraft mechanic. He bought the car from...
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Off-Topic Tech
07-30-2014, 08:24 AM
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Reuse engine oil in the engine?
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9,527
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Varn
I reuse old motor oil as bar oil in my chain...
I reuse old motor oil as bar oil in my chain saws.
If the oil is still light colored and you take care to keep it reasonably clean it is reusable in the sump. If you are nervous about reuse,...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-23-2014, 10:56 PM
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Expanding Foam body sculpting
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9,455
Posted By
Varn
The two gallon kit is enough to make a boat...
The two gallon kit is enough to make a boat almost.
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-23-2014, 01:07 PM
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Expanding Foam body sculpting
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9,455
Posted By
Varn
Rather than mess around with spray cans of foam...
Rather than mess around with spray cans of foam just get the regular two part foam.
LIQUID X-30 FOAM from Aircraft Spruce (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/x30foam.php)
I would also...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-22-2014, 12:55 PM
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45
Expanding Foam body sculpting
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9,455
Posted By
Varn
I made the fairing by using 1/4" foam and using 2...
I made the fairing by using 1/4" foam and using 2 part foam as adhesive to hold the various parts together. To get the 3 d shape near the front of the fairing I cut pie shaped wedges and pulled them...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-18-2014, 03:10 PM
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45
Expanding Foam body sculpting
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9,455
Posted By
Varn
2 part foam makes an excellent adhesive for pink...
2 part foam makes an excellent adhesive for pink board To glue two pink boards together I used a wafer of pink board and put a dab of two part polyester foam on it and held it behind the seam.
...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-07-2014, 06:43 PM
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Old square sedan kammback
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30,947
Posted By
Varn
I used this overlay on the jetta back end. I have...
I used this overlay on the jetta back end. I have a composite photo of the Rabbit with drag lines, and Jetta with a prototype of the tail.
http://veloliner.com/vw/rabbitoverlaycarbontail.JPG
...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
07-05-2014, 09:00 AM
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59
Are they getting dumber?
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7,815
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Varn
Totally bs interjecting politics into this.
Totally bs interjecting politics into this.
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-03-2014, 03:03 PM
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82
Old square sedan kammback
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30,947
Posted By
Varn
I did yarn testing of my VW. I put on some heavy...
I did yarn testing of my VW. I put on some heavy wire masts on the back and tied a flag every 3". Once you see where the wind is not turbulent you can use that point for an "anti spoiler" What...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-01-2014, 06:44 PM
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40
Transforming my trailer via "the template"
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7,799
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Varn
http://veloliner.com/dmn06/63006/P6300008.JPG ...
http://veloliner.com/dmn06/63006/P6300008.JPG
Delaires bike is in the background. His trailer is opened up, the rear right side is opened forward exposing the inner panel of left side. It is...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
07-01-2014, 05:24 PM
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393
Slow progress but progress (DIY two seater tadpole trike, 9hp Honda diesel)
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141,063
Posted By
Varn
My wife has the aforementioned v twin. Runs like...
My wife has the aforementioned v twin. Runs like a sewing machine,15,000 rpm redline, we have ridden two up to 99mph, well above economy mpg but it pulls 64 mpg at 70mph on a tank basis....
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