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Forum: Success Stories 07-14-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,111
Posted By cr45
You have quoted the data incorrectly! It is...

You have quoted the data incorrectly!

It is a sample size of 226 Fiat Pandas and 38 Mitsubishi Mirages.

Here is the Panda "ECO" data.

The average fuel consumption has improved slightly.
...
Forum: Success Stories 07-14-2020, 05:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,111
Posted By cr45
The fleet average fuel consumption for the Fiat...

The fleet average fuel consumption for the Fiat Panda is quite a bit higher than for the 1.2 Mitsubishi Mirage.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-27-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 13,718
Posted By cr45
I have a 2014 UK base 1.2 manual Mirage, the 0.27...

I have a 2014 UK base 1.2 manual Mirage, the 0.27 CD model.

It has the following features

1/ Steel wheels - 165/65-14

2/ No AC

3/ Electric Windows front and rear.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2020, 08:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,488
Posted By cr45
Your meter looks identical to mine bar the color...

Your meter looks identical to mine bar the color and the name.

That "dif" button stands for difference and not differential. In fact the manometer is always in differential mode.

The "dif" mode...
Forum: Hybrids 06-10-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,790
Posted By cr45
These tyres score well - C for crr - in the Euro...

These tyres score well - C for crr - in the Euro rating system.

https://www.oponeo.ie/details-tyre/vredestein-quatrac-5-165-65-r14-79-t

For this tyre size, all the better eco tyres are a C.
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Forum: Aerodynamics 06-09-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,488
Posted By cr45
I would be confident that in the fullness of time...

I would be confident that in the fullness of time Julian will find that he can lower the pitot tube. However, as a starting point putting the pitot tube at a 2.2m height means that he can have 100%...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-08-2020, 06:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,488
Posted By cr45
This looks very promising indeed and stagnation...

This looks very promising indeed and stagnation pressure is now where it would be expected to be.

I decided to have a look at the sensitivity of pressure to temperature change for a pressure box....
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-06-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,488
Posted By cr45
I actually own two +/- 2psi manometers myself and...

I actually own two +/- 2psi manometers myself and hence the reason for the question. They have 0.01" H2O resolution.

The funny thing is I went looking for a +/- 1 psi hoping for better accuracy...
Forum: Success Stories 05-08-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 53,032
Posted By cr45
In the post I was replying to the OP said that he...

In the post I was replying to the OP said that he was ruling out the insight as it was too small for his requirements. My best so far in the Mirage is 92 mpg imp so I suspect the OP could break 100...
Forum: Success Stories 05-08-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 53,032
Posted By cr45
Have you considered the Mitsubishi Mirage - 2013...

Have you considered the Mitsubishi Mirage - 2013 onwards.

845kg and 0.27 CD.

I suspect you could go sub 800 kg in a weekend.

They are the most efficient non-hybrid 5 person car on the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-07-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 16,303
Posted By cr45
Another way of doing this would be to use MAP...

Another way of doing this would be to use MAP readings.

If the engine speed at 100 km/hr is say 3000 rpm then first obtain the MAP reading under no load conditions at 3000 rpm.

This is your...
Forum: Introductions 02-26-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,780
Posted By cr45
Those figures look like the NEDC numbers, which...

Those figures look like the NEDC numbers, which Europe used upto 2018.

The new WLTP test actually has 4 outputs plus a combined figure.

1/ low
2/ medium
3/ High
4/ Extra High
5/ Combined
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-23-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,232
Posted By cr45
The 4th and 5th gears are also different for...

The 4th and 5th gears are also different for Europe.

The Euro 4th and 5th gears are actually lowered geared than the NA gearbox but the Euro has a higher geared diff and hence the Euro Mirage is...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-22-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,232
Posted By cr45
UK spec 5 speed gearbox nameplate

Here is an image of the nameplate on a UK spec Mirage gearbox.

These can be bought for £300.00 from UK breakers.

...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-16-2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,232
Posted By cr45
Congratulations! I still love driving mine...

Congratulations!

I still love driving mine even after 18 months of ownership.

Your trickiest upgrade will be getting hold of a European diff.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-09-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,883
Posted By cr45
There are several factors resulting in Mirage...

There are several factors resulting in Mirage having better fuel economy.

Engine

1.2 lit 3 cyl vs 1.4 lit 4 cyl.

The mirage has 3 75mm bore cylinders and the Spark has 4 74mm bore cylinders....
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-27-2018, 06:19 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 48,828
Posted By cr45
I second the ability to pull at 1300 rpm. That is...

I second the ability to pull at 1300 rpm. That is 30 mph on the clock in European cars which also happens to be the speed limit when passing through towns and villages. When I sight a 30 mph sign I...
Forum: Introductions 04-17-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,936
Posted By cr45
Have a look at this thread to see the correlation...

Have a look at this thread to see the correlation between vehicle mass and actual real world fuel consumption for cars with 3 cylinder 1 litre engines.
...
Forum: Introductions 04-12-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,936
Posted By cr45
The average fuel consumption in Europe for this...

The average fuel consumption in Europe for this car is 35.47 mpg US / 42.6 mpg IMP / 6.63 lit/100km.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-10-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,964
Posted By cr45
You appear to be confusing the term "inertia"...

You appear to be confusing the term "inertia" with "kinetic energy".

A mass M moving at a velocity V has a kinetic energy of 0.5 * M * V * V.

This however is not inertia.

Inertia is a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-01-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,018
Posted By cr45
Many thanks for the very useful input from...

Many thanks for the very useful input from posters.

As the EFB batteries this car uses are very expensive, I shall replace the present original battery with either an ordinary lead acid or a 40AH...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-15-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,498
Posted By cr45
Do you have the claimed top speeds for those...

Do you have the claimed top speeds for those models?

The more aerodynamic versions should have a higher top speed.



In Europe Dacia sells a hatchback car called the Sandero.

They also...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-07-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 48,828
Posted By cr45
Real world fuel economy numbers for the 2007 to...

Real world fuel economy numbers for the 2007 to 2012 Hyundai i10.

1.0 lit 3 cyl engine plus 1.1 lit 4 cyl engine - 6.38 lit/100 km
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-05-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 48,828
Posted By cr45
In Europe the most like for like Hyundai is the...

In Europe the most like for like Hyundai is the i10.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_i10

It got the 3 cyl 1.0 kappa engine- with vvt - in 2013.

However, the real world fuel economy is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-31-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 48,828
Posted By cr45
I have got the 5 spd manual. Already have an...

I have got the 5 spd manual.

Already have an Ultragauge that is a few years old so that will be going in.

Our countryside is quite undulating so I expect to be doing a bit of neutral coasting...
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