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Aerodynamics
05-23-2022, 02:43 PM
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Making the Ioniq slippier
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WD40
From my own experiences with the law, the lowest...
From my own experiences with the law, the lowest point of the car can be no lower than the bottom of the wheel (rim)
Forum:
Aerodynamics
09-01-2016, 08:06 PM
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Insight edges closer
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12,469
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WD40
My 2 cents
The best way to drive an insight is to think like an automatic ... you wanna move faster, downshift, you wanna pass, downshift ... its the only way I can get any decent mpg, with or without IMA....
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
04-25-2016, 09:33 PM
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I won again
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1,825
Posted By
WD40
I won again
My first win was finding a 92 Honda VX .. 6 years ago
Well now my VX needs a new fuel pump, good thing I won again I bought a 2000 Insight!!
Just as luck would have it less than a week after I...
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Forum News & Feedback
09-09-2015, 01:03 AM
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Fuel log question. (average cost/gal ?)
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WD40
2015-07-11 shows gas at $309 a gallon .. edit...
2015-07-11 shows gas at $309 a gallon .. edit that and its all good
Forum:
EcoModding Central
05-15-2015, 10:44 AM
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471
OG's VX Build: HyperMile Driving with some JDM Styling
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135,184
Posted By
WD40
I have been thinking of doing this ever since I...
I have been thinking of doing this ever since I first saw an early Insight.
I believe that you will need to follow the insights lines to get the desired effects, start up higher just below the top...
Forum:
Off-Topic Tech
05-13-2015, 05:00 PM
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37
Puzzle: vacuum leak, injector crud, or O2 sensor fail?
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10,572
Posted By
WD40
Do you reset the ecm? If you do it might take...
Do you reset the ecm?
If you do it might take while for the cars issues to show up.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
04-07-2015, 11:25 AM
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Correct D15Z1 leanburn info
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Posted By
WD40
jeffcat, you are correct. There should only be...
jeffcat, you are correct.
There should only be the lower PCV valve the upper is simply an elbow, remove the valve cut off the bottom remove the guts replace as an elbow.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
04-01-2015, 11:26 AM
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1999 Chevy Metro 1.0L 5spd ecomodding thread
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65,529
Posted By
WD40
re: DRL My VX had a similar issue, If you take...
re: DRL
My VX had a similar issue, If you take the unit apart you should see the circuit board.
On the civics it is an issue that some or all the solder points get fractured.
Simple cure heat up a...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-01-2015, 11:15 AM
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78
Ground Clearance vs Aerodynamic Drag
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15,817
Posted By
WD40
While I was recently searching the motor vehicle...
While I was recently searching the motor vehicle act for British Columbia, I read that there is a law regarding road clearances.
The strange part was that all it mentioned was nothing can be lower...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
03-28-2015, 09:55 AM
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30
Chevron trailing edge applications
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6,390
Posted By
WD40
super-long could look good.. ...
super-long could look good..
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8461/garage2fb6.jpg
Forum:
EcoModding Central
03-16-2015, 11:43 AM
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94
The Man wins I lose :( (Civic VX ordered off the road by police for aero mods)
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16,520
Posted By
WD40
Thanks for all the kind words and the other ones...
Thanks for all the kind words and the other ones too lol.
Basically I decided to rip off all the aero mods, I caved to the MAN.
This cop has made it perfectly clear that I will not win, so I...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
03-14-2015, 10:40 AM
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Has there been any experimentation with redirecting window/sunroof air to the rear?
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Posted By
WD40
I experimented with this idea and it failed...
I experimented with this idea and it failed miserably, to the point it was bringing exhaust fumes into the car.
The biggest reason for the experiment is that the civic hatchback has very inadequate...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
03-14-2015, 09:38 AM
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The Man wins I lose :( (Civic VX ordered off the road by police for aero mods)
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16,520
Posted By
WD40
I asked the inspector about the plexi, it didn't...
I asked the inspector about the plexi, it didn't bother him. but agreed that it did break the law as it is written.
Solution is to move the lights as far back as possible, which was my original...
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EcoModding Central
03-11-2015, 06:19 PM
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94
The Man wins I lose :( (Civic VX ordered off the road by police for aero mods)
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16,520
Posted By
WD40
I talked with the inspector today about my former...
I talked with the inspector today about my former aeromods.
The only issue he would have would be anything sharp, or sticking out past the legal limits, or anything that is flapping in the wind, or...
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EcoModding Central
03-04-2015, 05:19 PM
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The Man wins I lose :( (Civic VX ordered off the road by police for aero mods)
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16,520
Posted By
WD40
Today was a great sunny warm day to do the...
Today was a great sunny warm day to do the brakes.
I installed new brake shoes and drums, the old ones were nowhere as bad as I expected, they still had plenty of stop power left in them.
The...
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EcoModding Central
03-03-2015, 11:33 AM
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The Man wins I lose :( (Civic VX ordered off the road by police for aero mods)
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16,520
Posted By
WD40
Thanks for all the support and comments. I have...
Thanks for all the support and comments.
I have 30 days from Feb 28 2015 to get the car passed inspection and repaired or off the road.
The car will be tested against the list available here ...
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EcoModding Central
03-03-2015, 01:18 AM
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The Man wins I lose :( (Civic VX ordered off the road by police for aero mods)
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16,520
Posted By
WD40
The Motor vehicle Act section 25 .. ...
The Motor vehicle Act section 25 ..
Notifications and orders
25.08 (1) Despite an inspection certificate being in force, the director or a peace officer may, on having reasonable and probable...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
03-02-2015, 05:57 PM
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94
The Man wins I lose :( (Civic VX ordered off the road by police for aero mods)
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16,520
Posted By
WD40
The Man wins I lose :( (Civic VX ordered off the road by police for aero mods)
RANT ON ...
A cop told me a few weeks ago that my car was all kinds of wrong according to The Motor Vehicle Act, but said he wasn't going to ticket me that day.
I got pulled over on the Trans...
Forum:
The Unicorn Corral
11-06-2014, 10:06 AM
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46
Snake oil or real deal? Phoenix Fuel Converter
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12,637
Posted By
WD40
If I understand the flow to the heater core, this...
If I understand the flow to the heater core, this is a bad design.
Its installed in-line with the heater core, either the input or output line.
It is only fully functional "IF" the heat is in the...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-21-2014, 03:10 PM
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357
Aeromodded Civic VX 72mpg (image heavy)
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141,067
Posted By
WD40
The A pillar splitter used in the Shelby Daytona...
The A pillar splitter used in the Shelby Daytona Coupe was to get air to the rear brake scoop.
However I can see where it might warrant testing to see if it can promote attached flow along the side.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
04-28-2014, 08:37 PM
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357
Aeromodded Civic VX 72mpg (image heavy)
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141,067
Posted By
WD40
WOW its almost like looking at my car .. only...
WOW its almost like looking at my car .. only your dads is more refined looking.
Major incentive to refine the looks of mine if I can afford it.
I hope he gets a fuel log going so I can follow it....
Forum:
For Sale
03-31-2014, 06:15 PM
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6
WTB: Honda Civic VX (CA emissions) exhaust manifold
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2,441
Posted By
WD40
I believe that the VX and CX share the same...
I believe that the VX and CX share the same exhaust manifold.
That should make it a little easier to find a used part.
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-24-2013, 05:39 PM
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56
Retro fitting newish OEM grill shutters to older vehicls
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28,451
Posted By
WD40
US $124.71 Chevrolet 95991352 Genuine Factory...
US $124.71 Chevrolet 95991352 Genuine Factory Original Shutter | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CHEVROLET-95991352-GENUINE-OEM-FACTORY-ORIGINAL-SHUTTER-/200898416436)
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-30-2013, 03:23 PM
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146
Honda Manual Transmission Specifications & Gear Ratios
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224,114
Posted By
WD40
A quick google got me this answer .. The Ring...
A quick google got me this answer ..
The Ring gear is the same but the countershafts are different. The 88-91 HF C/S is shorter than the 92-95 VX and has a shorter bearing section for the 1st gear....
Forum:
For Sale
06-30-2013, 01:21 AM
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19
1 set of free civic CRX VX CX or HF upgraded 4-hole fuel injectors
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6,523
Posted By
WD40
I think my increase in MPG is do to all the extra...
I think my increase in MPG is do to all the extra mods and warm weather lately.
I still think that I might try and cleanup the old injectors and see what they can do with all the mods.
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