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Forum: DIY / How-to 09-30-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,737
Posted By Coyote X
95 up Geo Metro mirror delete 3d printer files

I had a factory mirror delete plate on the passenger side of my car. I just got a Prusa I3 MK2 printer and since the print bed is large enough to print the entire thing out in one shot I figured it...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 07-09-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,847
Posted By Coyote X
Before you do any work to it take the front seats...

Before you do any work to it take the front seats and carpet out as well as the plastic side panels covering the back inner fenders. Chances are you will find way more rust needing fixed. Just don't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-16-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
I forgot to put up pictures of the minor update I...

I forgot to put up pictures of the minor update I did to the front end.

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b488/thompson9000/white%2092%20xfi/DSC_0087_zpsaepyjyy7.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-08-2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
A small update, I took the underbody panels off...

A small update, I took the underbody panels off and my mileage is now back into the mid 60's. So it looks like putting those covers on the bottom is dropping me up to about 4mpg. I never would have...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-04-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,149
Posted By Coyote X
I had an 80W panel on the roof of my van that I...

I had an 80W panel on the roof of my van that I used for a few weeks to keep it running when the alt died in it. It worked out ok but wasn't quite right for keeping it going. It was a Astro with a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-04-2014, 01:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,149
Posted By Coyote X
Idea for no alternator, solar charging setup

I am wanting to remove the alternator on my Metro and go to solar recharging. The typical idea is just replace the alt with a solar cell and have at it. But that means the car is running on low...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-23-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
I can never leave well enough alone :) ...

I can never leave well enough alone :)

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b488/thompson9000/white%2092%20xfi/DSC_0030_zpsf4256450.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
I Filled up the car the day after I built the...

I Filled up the car the day after I built the front bumper but during that tank I also rolled it under and added the back. Those low 50mpg readings I have on the chart are from me not having to drive...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-13-2014, 12:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b488/thompson9...

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b488/thompson9000/Capture_zpsdcd6d470.png (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/thompson9000/media/Capture_zpsdcd6d470.png.html)

I think the trend is going in the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-09-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
I tried heating and folding under the bottom...

I tried heating and folding under the bottom couple of inches of the bumper. It worked ok but it was really lumpy since I was just doing it by hand. I took it for a quick spin and the car seemed more...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-07-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
I am thinking of folding the bottom half back...

I am thinking of folding the bottom half back inward to get the stagnation point a bit higher. Right now it has a huge amount of down force on the front end of the car and I am sure that is not...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-06-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
With the bracing I have on it I am hoping if I...

With the bracing I have on it I am hoping if I did hit a deer it doesn't do much damage to it. But my car is still not quite that smooth so there is a lot of solid stuff to hit.

I have decided...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-04-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b488/thompson9...

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b488/thompson9000/white%2092%20xfi/DSC_0002_zpsd00c2000.jpg (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/thompson9000/media/white%2092%20xfi/DSC_0002_zpsd00c2000.jpg.html)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-03-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,431
Posted By Coyote X
My new hopefully more aero Metro front bumper

Parts I used:
Colored Plastic Rolls, 25 Ft. - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop (http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Colored-Plastic-Rolls-25-Ft,31414.html)
3/16 Inch Back Up Washers -...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-23-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,666
Posted By Coyote X
I ran it for a while and other than it being...

I ran it for a while and other than it being pretty slow pulling out when loaded it was a pretty good swap. I never did get to say what kind of improvement it got. A nearby station started getting E0...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-02-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 110,896
Posted By Coyote X
btw if anyone is willing to drive here I am...

btw if anyone is willing to drive here I am willing to fix any metro that needs welded up. I even have a car lift now :cool:

No charge except for diesel if I have to come get you with a trailer in...
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 11-19-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 48,536
Posted By Coyote X
The opamp circuit in post 103 works with the gm...

The opamp circuit in post 103 works with the gm tbi peak and hold injectors with the addition of a capacitor on the avr input pin and to ground. This keeps it from missing pulses and it seemed more...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-19-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 120,844
Posted By Coyote X
I guess I should have mentioned it but I forgot...

I guess I should have mentioned it but I forgot on my last post. The 6.5L engine is diesel :)

Adding a bit more to this. I ended up going 300 miles today in the van. I found a killer deal on...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-19-2010, 01:22 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 120,844
Posted By Coyote X
Well I might as well throw my 2 cents into the...

Well I might as well throw my 2 cents into the ring. Here is what I have been messing with this fall on my 300 mile a week work commute.

My 94 Astro all stock would get 21mpg with easy driving and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-31-2009, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By Coyote X
If you are good at welding and have metal to...

If you are good at welding and have metal to patch it with I would say get it. I have pictures of the factory dimensions on my site so you can get it square again. It really isn't hard to square...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-27-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,548
Posted By Coyote X
Loud pipes, small ***** :) that is more like it ...

Loud pipes, small ***** :) that is more like it

The main problem with the idea they are safer is you can't hear them in front of the bikes at all, only after they have passed you. Also low deep...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-01-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,315
Posted By Coyote X
One of the things I am planning when I finally...

One of the things I am planning when I finally get around to the head swap in my car was getting weaker springs. With the way the engine is tuned right now I can't really get the engine to redline...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-15-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,951
Posted By Coyote X
transmission and cam are the two big items to get...

transmission and cam are the two big items to get better mileage.

The others are smaller gains and probably can be made up for with other mods that are easier. The computers are almost identical...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-07-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,191
Posted By Coyote X
A 4 wire sensor is better than a 1 wire. I had a...

A 4 wire sensor is better than a 1 wire. I had a voltmeter hooked to my o2 sensor in my car and when it had a 1 wire anytime I did eoc, coasted in gear, or let it idle for about 30 seconds the sensor...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-21-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 122,707
Posted By Coyote X
Means it has a .70 4th gear overdrive. And they...

Means it has a .70 4th gear overdrive. And they probably have a toggle switch or something on the dashboard to lock the torque converter. :)

700r4 is basically the older non electronic controlled...
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