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Hybrids
03-11-2017, 07:15 AM
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2010 Insight -- Hyper Black
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21,865
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bikeprof
I installed a hitch, use it but... Keep speeds...
I installed a hitch, use it but...
Keep speeds down,
Occasionally tow a tow dolly,
Changed fluid n filter once since acquiring the G2 n will change it more often,
Learn, re-learn to drive...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
01-22-2017, 11:30 PM
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Aero My Accord??
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16,906
Posted By
bikeprof
Hmmm, in my G2 Insight, I taped lower air...
Hmmm, in my G2 Insight, I taped lower air entrance shut, the upper driver side also has tape.
Air does come in thru left side top radiator grill n also thru from engine bottom area where the lower...
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The Lounge
01-03-2017, 03:17 AM
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You know you're an ecomodder if/when...
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525,876
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bikeprof
Ecomodder, yes...! More time on the pen than on...
Ecomodder, yes...!
More time on the pen than on the gas
Forum:
Hybrids
11-25-2016, 09:51 PM
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92
2010 Insight -- Hyper Black
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21,865
Posted By
bikeprof
Mine, 2010 w 137K n running good �� CHANGE the...
Mine, 2010 w 137K n running good ��
CHANGE the CVT oil like NOW !
Weakest like of this Honda IS the tranny, FYI..., do it NOW !
Then 20 ish K miles after that, oil is light green out of bottle,...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
03-14-2016, 02:31 AM
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133
02 G1 Insight with many ecomods- 999.6 mile tank @ 105 MPG
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53,586
Posted By
bikeprof
Great and very nice write up on/of your...
Great and very nice write up on/of your Insight...
I enjoy maxing MPG's, yours would put me over the top if I ever reached them MPG's !
CONGRATS !
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-21-2015, 06:48 PM
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130
Show off your Grille Block
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41,812
Posted By
bikeprof
Yeah, I got one of them VW's and the grille is...
Yeah, I got one of them VW's and the grille is something to do an interior pasting to.
Installed some of the flat pieces of "cutting" board plastic that are thin and come in all kinds of colors, I...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-14-2015, 05:58 PM
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130
Show off your Grille Block
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41,812
Posted By
bikeprof
Istas, I've done the same type of addition to...
Istas, I've done the same type of addition to front of car but was the lower air deflector.
First I used same style screws you did, later I swapped for flat head screws.
Looks way neater that way,...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
11-11-2015, 10:57 PM
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130
Show off your Grille Block
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41,812
Posted By
bikeprof
HAHAHAHA, you must be a "young one"... BEFORE...
HAHAHAHA, you must be a "young one"...
BEFORE anything that resembled computers, spark(timing) was THE manner to adjust.
Yes, distributors were what organized the electric discharge but final...
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Aerodynamics
11-05-2015, 08:02 PM
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130
Show off your Grille Block
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41,812
Posted By
bikeprof
VERY, wait! Where is that thing..? ...
VERY, wait!
Where is that thing..?
Gorgeous is all I can say, "nice"...:thumbup:
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
10-14-2015, 02:14 AM
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1,473
Notable eco-cars (old & new) spotted in the wild: post your pics!
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521,863
Posted By
bikeprof
THAT'S the way to do it properly! Bump from a...
THAT'S the way to do it properly! Bump from a higher gear, then shift to the proper one for the speeding up...
Using much higher gear lets the engine have less retarding/slowing when the "bump" is...
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The Lounge
08-13-2015, 01:37 PM
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65
Sister flips out at my hypermiling. :(
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7,543
Posted By
bikeprof
Hmmm, read ALL the posts and nowhere did I locate...
Hmmm, read ALL the posts and nowhere did I locate that it is quite safe to HYPER-whatever than talking on the cell phone OR texting behind the wheel.
So for those "nuts" that are here and think...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-18-2015, 04:03 PM
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172
Boat tail - Redneck style...
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58,449
Posted By
bikeprof
I added three extra points of support for the...
I added three extra points of support for the front dam, stainless 1/2 inch angles, fixed at existing holes in front engine carrier.
These are necessary due to amount of air that the vehicle pushes!...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-19-2015, 02:58 AM
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206
Sticky:
CdA list
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245,607
Posted By
bikeprof
:thumbup: WOW, them caverns that house the...
:thumbup:
WOW, them caverns that house the wheels make the air whirlpool many times over. Bet that covering the full space would improve by lots, and then the belly!
Belly/engine is actually...
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The Lounge
04-19-2015, 01:03 AM
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You know you're an ecomodder if/when...
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525,876
Posted By
bikeprof
:thumbup: YKYAEM, when there is a downpour and to...
:thumbup: YKYAEM, when there is a downpour and to help with FE you WILL draft the semi NOT because of the air but because of the water planning!
When I realized what I was doing, chuckles,...
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The Lounge
04-03-2015, 02:19 AM
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You know you're an ecomodder if/when...
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525,876
Posted By
bikeprof
YKYAEM, "if" not listening to the radio as you...
YKYAEM, "if" not listening to the radio as you coast EOC to the light/stop sign is VERY agreeable and not a bit disconcerting. Actually a very pleasing warm feeling in the rear left cheek(if that is...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
03-30-2015, 12:17 AM
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25
help me improve the mileage in my subaru impreza
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8,790
Posted By
bikeprof
THANKS Xist for pointing out the bradze weakness!...
THANKS Xist for pointing out the bradze weakness!
I was awaiting for another member to bring up the atrocious spelling/or the lack of IT!
bradse, get a spelling addition to your computer, that...
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DIY / How-to
09-10-2013, 03:59 PM
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202
Kill Switch (EOC): Where did you install your activator? And what did you use?
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60,711
Posted By
bikeprof
YES, it is a manual now that you mentioned but...
YES, it is a manual now that you mentioned but that was something I could not locate when I went looking into his personal data.
That you mention is what I presumed, that the vehicle was a manual...
Forum:
Success Stories
07-18-2013, 04:00 PM
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Double kilotank: 2,009.6 mi on one 35 gal tank ('07 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab)
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51,319
Posted By
bikeprof
Dave, that is great that your mileage was way...
Dave, that is great that your mileage was way over the normal for a truck, and that is including lesser vehicles!
DOGS are the best friend a MAN has(most of the time/women at times).
Sorry for the...
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General Efficiency Discussion
02-27-2013, 10:59 PM
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50
Best used Car $5,000......Go!
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24,364
Posted By
bikeprof
Since consumer demand has REQUIRED motor cars to...
Since consumer demand has REQUIRED motor cars to be more reliable, ALL vehicles should go no less than 200K before anything major goes KAPUT.
Many persons still truly believe that 100K is all the...
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DIY / How-to
02-20-2013, 12:12 AM
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772
CarBEN EV5 Full Sized Prototype Construction - 5 Seat Electric Car From Scratch
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256,017
Posted By
bikeprof
OH yes, I know how much work this takes... All...
OH yes, I know how much work this takes...
All the planning and then the actual mechanical hands on build, yes, LOTS!
Forum:
The Lounge
01-14-2013, 12:25 AM
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2,495
You know you're an ecomodder if/when...
Views:
525,876
Posted By
bikeprof
OMG, when reading all these posts(147 pages),...
OMG, when reading all these posts(147 pages), give smiles galore....,
that's an ECOMODDER!
Forum:
DIY / How-to
01-09-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies:
772
CarBEN EV5 Full Sized Prototype Construction - 5 Seat Electric Car From Scratch
Views:
256,017
Posted By
bikeprof
You guys are SUCH an inspiration...! Maybe...
You guys are SUCH an inspiration...!
Maybe one day I will do something so "mundane" as putting a flat belly on my TDI, and tire flaps and..., ARGH!
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