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MetroMPG
Forum:
The Lounge
04-17-2024, 12:11 PM
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Happy winter/summer solstice, everybody!
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29,083
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MetroMPG
WOW! That's a fantastic photo!! Nice work. ...
WOW! That's a fantastic photo!! Nice work.
I unfortunately forgot my binoculars, so I didn't get to see any details in the corona. I was hoping to see a prominence.
Question: (I know...
Forum:
The Lounge
04-15-2024, 08:00 PM
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193
Happy winter/summer solstice, everybody!
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29,083
Posted By
MetroMPG
April 8 total eclipse - anybody else see it?
Did anybody else get to see it?
This was my first total eclipse, and it was pretty amazing.
It clouded over in my little city about an hour before totality, so we raced down the freeway...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
01-31-2024, 09:46 AM
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99
Ecomodding 2015 MX-5 Miata
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11,357
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MetroMPG
Arm signals. Easy to see from a convertible. :)
Arm signals. Easy to see from a convertible. :)
Forum:
The Lounge
01-30-2024, 10:53 AM
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2,495
You know you're an ecomodder if/when...
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526,829
Posted By
MetroMPG
YKYAEM when you take apart your first internal...
YKYAEM when you take apart your first internal geared bicycle hub...
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34499&stc=1&d=1706629727
and your first thought is... ...
Forum:
Hybrids
01-23-2024, 11:33 AM
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362
2023 Toyota Prius - WOW!
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24,291
Posted By
MetroMPG
I think it had to do with the relative pricing of...
I think it had to do with the relative pricing of the Prius - it was much more expensive here compared to the States, even after accounting for currency differences.
Yup. Just checked, and CAD...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
01-20-2024, 02:27 PM
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13
NIO EC6 active rear spoiler= Delta 10% Cd
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697
Posted By
MetroMPG
Tesla Model Y - ish in profile. Which...
Tesla Model Y - ish in profile.
Which also has an active rear spoiler, if I recall?
Forum:
Aerodynamics
01-20-2024, 02:18 PM
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5
2021 GAC TIME Concept, Cd 0.191
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403
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MetroMPG
"2016 M-B IAA-esque' car" My thoughts...
"2016 M-B IAA-esque' car"
My thoughts too.
Thread: 0.19 CD Merc (Mercedes 2015 Concept IAA -- tons of active aerodynamics)...
Forum:
Forum News & Feedback
01-19-2024, 11:49 AM
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3
Server maintenance tomorrow 2 PM EST (Sat., Jan. 20)
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994
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MetroMPG
Server maintenance tomorrow 2 PM EST (Sat., Jan. 20)
FYI, the server will be offline briefly tomorrow around 2 PM EST.
The admin says "it's routine... shouldn't be any problems."
Tim and I are going to be keeping an eye on things, but...
If...
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
01-18-2024, 11:59 AM
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386
Bicycle pics - post them up
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106,322
Posted By
MetroMPG
Just got my first 3-speed: Raleigh Sports
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34484&stc=1&d=1705596820
I just picked up this 1980's vintage scratch 'n' dent 'n' rust special for $20. It's a 1987-ish Canadian made...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
12-30-2023, 11:09 AM
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70
3rd time lucky! Bought yet ANOTHER cheap, 3-cyl Mirage eco-appliance!
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18,372
Posted By
MetroMPG
10 yrs, 10k km
Happy birthday to the wee turdbucket!
2014 model year, but manufactured in 2013...
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34453&stc=1&d=1703952498
And since I got it in...
Forum:
Fossil Fuel Free
12-26-2023, 01:52 PM
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150
I'm driving a 2018 Prius Prime (plug-in). What do you want to know about it?
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28,976
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MetroMPG
a few years later... first problem
5-year update!
My friends still have the Prius.
It's had a bit of a rough go in its life thus far:
- 2 minor fender benders (neither their fault) covered by insurance;
- hail damage...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
11-29-2023, 10:56 AM
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88
2006 Civic Coupe Aero Mods
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4,783
Posted By
MetroMPG
You've probably seen this thread as well... Even...
You've probably seen this thread as well... Even correcting the less optimal rear window geometry of the sedan vs. your coupe, a full tail only provided a slight improvement. (Around 3%).
...
Forum:
The Lounge
11-29-2023, 10:42 AM
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17
Identity Theft
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748
Posted By
MetroMPG
They spelled my name wrong.
They spelled my name wrong.
Forum:
Aerodynamics
11-29-2023, 09:42 AM
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88
2006 Civic Coupe Aero Mods
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4,783
Posted By
MetroMPG
I had a 2007 Civic sedan for a year or so, and I...
I had a 2007 Civic sedan for a year or so, and I did a bunch of mods to it, including a full upper & partial lower grille block. I didn't notice the fans running excessively.
You may have seen...
Forum:
Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
11-28-2023, 09:47 AM
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5
Help with improving my fuel economy (Ford Mondeo Zetec 2008 2.0 Petrol 5 speed
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541
Posted By
MetroMPG
Welcome, Bm93! Your engine generates...
Welcome, Bm93!
Your engine generates the most power per unit of fuel used at relatively high load & low RPM (research "peak Brake Specific Fuel Consumption -- BSFC). So, some members here...
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
11-24-2023, 10:36 PM
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29
I am officially an old man (an e-bike convert, years ahead of schedule) Metakoo, Jetson Bolt Pro
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3,000
Posted By
MetroMPG
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34355&stc=1&d=1700846798
Right there, one of the best photos ever posted on EcoModder!!
Thank you for your service!
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
11-24-2023, 09:27 AM
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29
I am officially an old man (an e-bike convert, years ahead of schedule) Metakoo, Jetson Bolt Pro
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3,000
Posted By
MetroMPG
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34354&stc=1&d=1700836058
Forum:
EcoModding Central
11-21-2023, 09:45 AM
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432
"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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81,799
Posted By
MetroMPG
Ecky - no wheel skirts on the car. I only ever...
Ecky - no wheel skirts on the car. I only ever made cardboard templates that were on for a couple of weeks.
Sad to report I only used the car for about 5 weeks this fall, and didn't add any new...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
11-02-2023, 10:15 AM
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432
"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
Views:
81,799
Posted By
MetroMPG
2023... one fill-up
There will only be one fill-up this year...
52.7 mpg (US)
4.5 L/100 km
I think the car is appreciating more than the cost of insurance...
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
10-30-2023, 01:44 PM
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29
I am officially an old man (an e-bike convert, years ahead of schedule) Metakoo, Jetson Bolt Pro
Views:
3,000
Posted By
MetroMPG
Metakoo e-bike 1 year review... bought a Jetson Bolt Pro!
Just over a year later, I've put about 750 km on the "Metakoo" mountain e-bike. I added a rear basket, fenders, lights and a bell.
It does exactly what I want it to do. 99% reliable & useful.
...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-07-2023, 02:30 PM
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10
Tested: rolling resistance of Dunlop Enasave vs. Bridgestone RE92 tires
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1,066
Posted By
MetroMPG
Me too! I have a bunch of things I'd like to do,...
Me too! I have a bunch of things I'd like to do, but "tinkering time" is a scarce resource these days!
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-04-2023, 07:00 AM
Replies:
10
Tested: rolling resistance of Dunlop Enasave vs. Bridgestone RE92 tires
Views:
1,066
Posted By
MetroMPG
Tested: rolling resistance of Dunlop Enasave vs. Bridgestone RE92 tires
OK! I FINALLY got around to doing this...
Within the past year or so, I happened to score both a set of nearly new Dunlop Enasaves on alloys AND a set of nearly new Bridgestone Potenza RE92's on...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
07-22-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies:
70
3rd time lucky! Bought yet ANOTHER cheap, 3-cyl Mirage eco-appliance!
Views:
18,372
Posted By
MetroMPG
kilotank
I filled up a week or so back and passed a new milestone:
First tank over 1000 km!
Ended up filling at 1048 km = 651 miles, at 3.1 L/100 km = 77 MPG (US)
...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-15-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies:
70
3rd time lucky! Bought yet ANOTHER cheap, 3-cyl Mirage eco-appliance!
Views:
18,372
Posted By
MetroMPG
cracked 80
First time past 80 MPG / 2.9 L/100 km in this car for a round trip...
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=33887&stc=1&d=1686837910
...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-05-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies:
70
3rd time lucky! Bought yet ANOTHER cheap, 3-cyl Mirage eco-appliance!
Views:
18,372
Posted By
MetroMPG
Ha - yeah! I probably burned summer gas all...
Ha - yeah! I probably burned summer gas all winter through to February. Then winter gas until May... Zero sum game!
I treated the car to premium non-ethanol fuel on last week's fill. That's...
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