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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,626
Posted By Wonderboy
I've been wondering how this has been going as...

I've been wondering how this has been going as well since many people are getting a lot of time lately. The sweet siren's song of the Insight is what drew me away from the CRXFi project as well ;)
Forum: Hybrids 09-20-2011, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,183
Posted By Wonderboy
Wonderboy's 2001 Honda Insight (5 spd)

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9467&stc=1&d=1316550679

I'm the proud new owner of the insight in that picture! woo! It is CLEAN.

It's pretty slow as expected, but I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-06-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 69,087
Posted By Wonderboy
I actually JUST put it back on the road...

I actually JUST put it back on the road yesterday. I normally bike to work, but I drove 'er to work today for the hell of it and to break it in more (still on its first oil from the engine rebuild,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-21-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,637
Posted By Wonderboy
There miiiiight be an 80s v dub up at the...

There miiiiight be an 80s v dub up at the junkyard... definitely not a golf, but you never know what's cross compatible. I also know there's a 70s rabbit up there, but that thing's pretty swiss...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-02-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 111,218
Posted By Wonderboy
Indeed I agree but in the case where I bought my...

Indeed I agree but in the case where I bought my XFi, the damage had already been done. It would've saved that car from the crusher. It inspired me to build the CRXfi, which is more awesome, but one...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-02-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 111,218
Posted By Wonderboy
Well in that case, CoyoteX already has that down...

Well in that case, CoyoteX already has that down right here (http://metroxfi.com/2008/05/how-to-repair-a-rusted-metro-frame/). He knows what he's doing, and he's shared it. I just figure it'd be good...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-02-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 111,218
Posted By Wonderboy
Yeah like take a metro in good shape, make a...

Yeah like take a metro in good shape, make a plaster cast around both control arm mounts and create a bending form to create a piece that fits about that whole area and welds to more "stable ground"...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-11-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,505
Posted By Wonderboy
Ditch the f-in jeep. The CRX probably has more...

Ditch the f-in jeep. The CRX probably has more cargo space and runs more reliably (and efficiently) anyway.

Gasoline Fumes - BUY IT!! If need be you could easily find someone to bite on...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-07-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,400
Posted By Wonderboy
Fumes, I'd definitely go with rear skirts (or...

Fumes,
I'd definitely go with rear skirts (or kilt). Here's (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/went-almost-all-out-my-6th-gen-civic-8092.html) how I did mine. Very easy.

You may also try...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-05-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,617
Posted By Wonderboy
Fuel saving gadgets - a professional engineer's...

Fuel saving gadgets - a professional engineer's view (http://www.fuelsaving.info/magnets.htm)
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 69,087
Posted By Wonderboy
Hate to break it to you folks, but that is not my...

Hate to break it to you folks, but that is not my work! I didn't trust myself on such a critical area, so I had the guy who helped me with the initial mounting do the welds. He builds race cars and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,619
Posted By Wonderboy
I'm not even running with that clear upper grill...

I'm not even running with that clear upper grill block anymore. It ended up cracking, so I put some black coroplast on there shaped the same as the grill. Here's a picture of it at the AMEC run last...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-30-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By Wonderboy
You live smack in the middle of one of the most...

You live smack in the middle of one of the most extensive transit systems in the world, and you drive 8 miles to work. That wouldn't stop me from helping you improve your drive when you absolutely...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-16-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 29,467
Posted By Wonderboy
Darin, are we going to be able to pull off the...

Darin, are we going to be able to pull off the ecomodder discount again this year? I don't mind paying whatever amount, but I figure since we're bringing so many people...that amount might as well be...
Forum: Success Stories 04-10-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,156
Posted By Wonderboy
Use 5W in summer, 0W in winter. You could...

Use 5W in summer, 0W in winter. You could probably get away with 0W all year if you take 'er easy, but I don't think there's any reason to go above 5W. It's up to you to read up on the matter, so do...
Forum: The Lounge 04-09-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,314
Posted By Wonderboy
Foraging for springtime edible wild plants

As you may or may not know, there are plenty of edible wild plants few take advantage of, so I wanted to take some time to educate interested parties. Right around now is when to look out for a...
Forum: Success Stories 03-30-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,156
Posted By Wonderboy
If I were him, even if he still had the VX, I'd...

If I were him, even if he still had the VX, I'd take a free corolla in slight disrepair any day to nurse back to health and send it on its way for a slight profit. Just like nayeliesuncle said: Good...
Forum: The Lounge 03-16-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,492
Posted By Wonderboy
It sure looks green up there already :P If...

It sure looks green up there already :P

If adoption doesn't end up successful, let me know what you want and I'll bring it to you at the GGP. There is no shortage of these down here with some nice...
Forum: The Lounge 03-05-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 23,786
Posted By Wonderboy
I've been thinking about these "why would you do...

I've been thinking about these "why would you do that" things and talking to people about them, and although I haven't come to a conclusion (I've learned never really to conclude so much as to gain...
Forum: Introductions 01-28-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,449
Posted By Wonderboy
Ah, another ecomodder stuck with a ricey engine....

Ah, another ecomodder stuck with a ricey engine. I have to deal with a torquey 98 Civic EX coupe that makes 127HP... Your motor makes 108 I think, so you have a bit of an easier path but we have the...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-22-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,765
Posted By Wonderboy
I finally got around to ULing the video...

I finally got around to ULing the video (http://blip.tv/file/3004786). Unfortunately the refresh rate of the projector didn't get along too well with the dv camera and the video fluctuates throughout...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-15-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,765
Posted By Wonderboy
As a bit of a nerd, or even someone who has heard...

As a bit of a nerd, or even someone who has heard an episode or two of Talk of the nation's science friday, the talk didn't feel as informative to me as it may have for most of the attendees. I can't...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-25-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,008
Posted By Wonderboy
Oh awesome. Wiki page started....

Oh awesome. Wiki page started. http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/vehicle-specification-list-11149.html
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-17-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 84,995
Posted By Wonderboy
I've been working all week in south-central...

I've been working all week in south-central Jersey and this morning I brought up some 1/4" plate steel for Ben's mounts...not to go too far off topic, but that warehouse place (Fazzio's) that sells...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-22-2009, 02:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,410
Posted By Wonderboy
Yeah, my winter tire and I bailed his ass out...

Yeah, my winter tire and I bailed his ass out :thumbup: Everyone should know his little crx had just enough room for him in it because it was literally full of insight parts. I admire him for what...
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