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RobertSmalls
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Hybrids
11-28-2014, 10:49 PM
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Towing with a Prius C
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RobertSmalls
Towing with a Prius C
The owner's manual recommends against towing with a Prius C, but I don't mind voiding my warranty after doing a bit of homework. So here's what I've got:
...
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Hybrids
12-04-2013, 08:11 PM
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Trollinsight Modding Thread (2000 Honda Insight)
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67,348
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RobertSmalls
My clutch slave cylinder died on me last year. ...
My clutch slave cylinder died on me last year. In the morning, it was hard to get into gear without rev-matching, and it quickly progressed to the car being undriveable by the end of the day. I...
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Hybrids
12-16-2012, 02:08 PM
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Daox's Grey 2004 Prius
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RobertSmalls
I found this very long list of X-Gauges for the...
I found this very long list of X-Gauges for the Prius. The four that I've tried so far appear to be working correctly.
...
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Hybrids
06-16-2012, 07:48 PM
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Chevrolet to discontinue/replace Volt's 1.4 L engine for 2014
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RobertSmalls
The aluminium valve covers of my Subaru had heat...
The aluminium valve covers of my Subaru had heat sink fins. But if you sketch out a nice air-cooled engine and add up the total surface area of its fins, you'll find it's a tiny fraction of the...
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Hybrids
06-07-2012, 05:24 PM
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Got a new UFO*: 2000 Honda Insight 5-speed (ailing IMA hybrid battery pack)
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RobertSmalls
I followed Mike Dabrowski's suggestion there. ...
I followed Mike Dabrowski's suggestion there.
In a stock Insight, the MCM pulls DVINH low to turn off the DC-DC converter. If the engine is off and the high voltage battery is depleted, the MCM...
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Aerodynamics
05-28-2012, 01:28 PM
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Boeing 787 Aerodynamic Report
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RobertSmalls
Have a read of Steven Pinker's "The Better Angels...
Have a read of Steven Pinker's "The Better Angels of our Nature". He argues, with plenty of data to back it up, that what we are living in is by far the most peaceful time in human history.
...
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Aerodynamics
05-25-2012, 08:43 AM
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Boeing 787 Aerodynamic Report
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12,344
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RobertSmalls
Boeing 787 Aerodynamic Report
Boeing 787 Dreamliner : Analysis (http://www.lissys.demon.co.uk/samp1/index.html)
I came across this breakdown of aerodynamic drag and mass for the Boeing 787-8. This vehicle has a 33,000 gallon...
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Hybrids
01-10-2012, 07:49 PM
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Analyzing, refurbishing/repairing a dead hybrid battery pack (2000 Honda Insight)
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168,043
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RobertSmalls
*raises a hand* I haven't been spending much...
*raises a hand*
I haven't been spending much time on the forums, but I do have some sticks for sale. So does Hybrid-Battery-Repair.com. You could try a WTB thread here or on InsightCentral,...
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Hybrids
01-10-2012, 07:48 PM
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Analyzing, refurbishing/repairing a dead hybrid battery pack (2000 Honda Insight)
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RobertSmalls
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks...
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks so. :)
It looks like you're going about it the right way. One thing that I've learned since my first battery refurb, though: when you put it all...
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Hybrids
01-10-2012, 07:42 PM
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182
Analyzing, refurbishing/repairing a dead hybrid battery pack (2000 Honda Insight)
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168,043
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RobertSmalls
That is likely. The performance of a stick will...
That is likely. The performance of a stick will be determined by the weakest cell in the stick, just as the performance of the whole pack can be limited by a single underperforming cell. However,...
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Success Stories
08-01-2011, 05:46 PM
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Been driving more assertively lately
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2,649
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RobertSmalls
Hypermiling doesn't always mean driving slowly,...
Hypermiling doesn't always mean driving slowly, and light throttle acceleration is seldom a good idea:
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) Maps - EcoModder...
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EcoModding Central
05-14-2011, 08:08 AM
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Twin 2000 Insights - This is getting rediculous.
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RobertSmalls
As in "worthy of ridicule." Another thing that...
As in "worthy of ridicule." Another thing that is worthy of ridicule is ending statements with a question mark. e.g. "Hybrids are cool, I think?" Also, factually defective statements are...
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EcoModding Central
05-13-2011, 06:05 PM
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I want to completely remove my belt
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Posted By
RobertSmalls
You're going to need to install suspenders! ...
You're going to need to install suspenders! :rolleyes:
Forum:
Success Stories
05-13-2011, 06:04 PM
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Honda Civic VX: 60 MPH 60 MPG
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RobertSmalls
On a hot day, with the headlights off, probably...
On a hot day, with the headlights off, probably 90mpg. In winter, with winter tires, probably more like 65mpg.
Forum:
Off-Topic Tech
05-13-2011, 06:02 PM
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Master Ecomodder?
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1,302
Posted By
RobertSmalls
It's just the default user title, which is a...
It's just the default user title, which is a function of post count, not aptitude. Go to "User CP -> Edit Your Details" to customize yours to anything you want. e.g. "60mpg or die trying"
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The Lounge
05-11-2011, 08:51 PM
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443
Record High Gas Prices?
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58,007
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RobertSmalls
This thread was closed? I just tuned in to post...
This thread was closed? I just tuned in to post that gas prices are just above $4.00/gal and very slowly receding here.
When the public perception of the price of gas rises, new folks come to...
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The Lounge
05-01-2011, 10:51 AM
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443
Record High Gas Prices?
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58,007
Posted By
RobertSmalls
They tax gasoline in England. Yet, some people...
They tax gasoline in England. Yet, some people manage to survive, keep food on the table, and even thrive. I bet Europeans spend less money on fuel than Americans, despite it being twice the price....
Forum:
Hybrids
04-12-2011, 07:19 AM
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$1500 Insight pics
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Posted By
RobertSmalls
Correct, assuming everything is in order with...
Correct, assuming everything is in order with your 12V battery. You can drive an Insight for a long time with a dead 12V and not know it if the IMA system is in order. Also check the condition of...
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General Efficiency Discussion
04-09-2011, 07:58 PM
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Engine friction torque and power loss quantified
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3,301
Posted By
RobertSmalls
Engine friction torque and power loss quantified
Information Bridge: DOE Scientific and Technical Information - Sponsored by OSTI (http://www.osti.gov/bridge/purl.cover.jsp;jsessionid=AC926A86C9CA5EDE3191CDE50E8D55C3?purl=/771011-FszVdC/native/)
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EcoModding Central
04-06-2011, 09:47 PM
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High mileage Insight for sale, n00b questions on what to look for.
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Posted By
RobertSmalls
If you can't drive the car on public roads, you...
If you can't drive the car on public roads, you really have no idea how much life the battery has left in it. It would be great if you could give the IMA battery a stress test in the form of a 5th...
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The Lounge
04-04-2011, 07:18 AM
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Damn.. I thought I was Cured!
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3,153
Posted By
RobertSmalls
If the goal is to get 35mpgUK, you could either...
If the goal is to get 35mpgUK, you could either hypermile a BMW 535i, or drive a diesel Civic like an absolute hooligan. Your choice.
However, the Civic leaves you the option of getting...
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Motorcycles / Scooters
03-25-2011, 07:26 AM
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166
Diesel motorcycles. Me want, me shall have.
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29,463
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RobertSmalls
The BSFC curve is for a fully loaded engine at...
The BSFC curve is for a fully loaded engine at that RPM. Assuming you won't be P&G, you'll want it geared so that your typical cruising RPM is just high enough to overcome aerodynamic drag. I...
Forum:
Hybrids
03-16-2011, 09:15 PM
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265
DIY Solutions to Honda Hybrid Battery Problems (Insight, Civic, IMA)
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398,164
Posted By
RobertSmalls
Cindy, InsightCentral.com is littered with...
Cindy,
InsightCentral.com is littered with positive testimonials of H-B-R. I've met Ron, who runs H-B-R, at various car shows, and he'll probably be at the GGP. He's been very helpful to the...
Forum:
Success Stories
02-26-2011, 08:14 AM
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16
How to design a single story house in a impressive way?
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4,341
Posted By
RobertSmalls
You'd probably need to ask the client what sort...
You'd probably need to ask the client what sort of things impress him. If he's merely interested in looking green, then a log cabin with visible mud cement, unfaced strawbale insulation, and a...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
02-07-2011, 08:15 PM
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27
Alternator Elimination on 1998 Civic EX
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5,969
Posted By
RobertSmalls
Sounds like a gasifier/electric series plug-in...
Sounds like a gasifier/electric series plug-in hybrid is in order. Or steam-engine/electric, running on wood. Steampunk = cool, but I seriously doubt it will make up for all the extra weight you'd...
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