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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

06-22-2017, 08:38 PM

Replies: 505

How do you handle EXTREME tailgaters?

Views: 102,764

Posted By p38fln

Slowing down isn't to teach the driver behind you...

Slowing down isn't to teach the driver behind you a lesson, it's to increase your following distance to the vehicle in front of you and allow more time for emergency maneuvers. Since you're in an...

Forum: Aerodynamics

03-12-2013, 03:49 PM

Replies: 231

AirFlow BulletTruck Project (aerodynamic, modified Class 8 transport doubles MPG)

Views: 115,593

Posted By p38fln

That's awesome! We've started getting trucks...

That's awesome! We've started getting trucks with single differentials here instead of the double differentials that have been common for the last 50 years or so (They're 6x2, most trucks are 6x4...

Forum: DIY / How-to

01-07-2013, 10:21 AM

Replies: 3

Best 13" Tires? And are skinny tires okay on stock rims?

Views: 3,292

Posted By p38fln

The tires should have detailed specs that...

The tires should have detailed specs that indicate the rim size required, in both diameter and width - as long as you're staying within the correct rim size, you will probably be fine, keeping in...

Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion

08-19-2011, 09:53 PM

Replies: 44

DIY LED Headlights

Views: 22,683

Posted By p38fln

We ran into problems on our semi trucks with LED...

We ran into problems on our semi trucks with LED tail-lights - they don't put out enough heat to melt the snow off, and the trucks were getting ticketed for not having working tail lights when they...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

08-10-2011, 02:13 PM

Replies: 111

"Big rigs will have to slash fuel consumption by 23 percent".

Views: 17,659

Posted By p38fln

Also let me add my thought process to this - ...

Also let me add my thought process to this -
These are vehicles that can cost well over $100,000 even in stripped down fleet configuration, and almost no one keeps them for less than 3 years, with...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

08-10-2011, 10:21 AM

Replies: 111

"Big rigs will have to slash fuel consumption by 23 percent".

Views: 17,659

Posted By p38fln

Yes it's possible, and without doing a thing to...

Yes it's possible, and without doing a thing to the engines. Consider the number of absolutely ridiculous aerodynamic designs available for sale *right now* - the Kenworth T-800 for example. Big,...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

04-27-2011, 04:21 PM

Replies: 45

the slip: shifting without using the clutch

Views: 19,490

Posted By p38fln

Also, I think one of the most overlooked ways of...

Also, I think one of the most overlooked ways of saving fuel economy on a vehicle witha stick shift - don't rev the engine up to get going, ESPECIALLY if you have a computer controlled car. GENTLY...

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