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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-26-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 27,162
Posted By MetroMPG
I'm driving a 2018 Prius Prime (plug-in). What do you want to know about it?

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24727&stc=1&d=1535301691


So my friend bought a Prius Prime a couple of weeks ago, and she loaned it to me while she's away travelling.
...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-21-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,384
Posted By COcyclist
I hope this site has many, many birthdays to...

I hope this site has many, many birthdays to come. I appreciate that the moderators keep topics based on science and not just unfounded claims (even though there is even a place for them in the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-21-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 54,311
Posted By Frank Lee
Car hoarding doesn't have to make sense! As long...

Car hoarding doesn't have to make sense! As long as it's fun! :thumbup:
Forum: Success Stories 07-06-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,333
Posted By NoD~
I pulled mine off. I thought "But it looks so...

I pulled mine off. I thought "But it looks so nice with it"... then pulled it off and haven't looked back. If anything, I might put it back on with some insulation under it, just to help keep a bit...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-26-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By skyking
I like it because it is fun in the corners,...

I like it because it is fun in the corners, heavier for a good ride. I feel like I'm not being abused while getting decent MPGs.
Forum: Instrumentation 06-26-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By skyking
that's old data in the fuel log. I have not been...

that's old data in the fuel log. I have not been a good boy :)
I am running about 46 in mixed driving and closer to 49 in pure freeway, under 65 driving. The big tanks I did get was back when I...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-24-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By skyking
It's so tight in there, I think it is just a...

It's so tight in there, I think it is just a patch of double back tape.
Forum: Instrumentation 06-24-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By skyking
Not on his site as a member, but he is on a few...

Not on his site as a member, but he is on a few forums I frequent. Feel free to copy my cut out, and I can get you the original images and also take some measurements.
The Scangauge has a nice blue...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2016, 02:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,009
Posted By skyking
I'm not the best guy to ask about increasing MPG....

I'm not the best guy to ask about increasing MPG. I did more to increase the performance, and I typically get 46 in mixed driving. So does my wife in her stock car, but no scangauge to help out. I...
Forum: Success Stories 06-23-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,333
Posted By brucepick
Just had my BEST TANK!

69.1 mpg, over 678.8 miles in my 2000 Insight.
Wa-hooo!!!

AND - This weekend I plan to clean the EGR manifold passages. That should give some additional improvement.
Forum: Instrumentation 06-22-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,601
Posted By t vago
You're welcome. Yah, I would think that an...

You're welcome. Yah, I would think that an iPhone-compatible dongle should be good enough.
Forum: Instrumentation 06-21-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,601
Posted By t vago
You're going to want to get an OBD II bluetooth...

You're going to want to get an OBD II bluetooth dongle that plugs into your OBD II scan port. That's normally underneath the driver side dashboard, near the steering wheel.

Amazon has a good...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-21-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,601
Posted By Lonesome Trail
I agree that having to have a Bluetooth device...

I agree that having to have a Bluetooth device can be cumbersome, but I REALLY like how much data it can present at once if you have a fast table. It's already helped me debug one tuning/KR problem...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-09-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,954
Posted By bentring
If you want to just plug something in without...

If you want to just plug something in without fuss, the scan gauge would probably be the best bet. If you are the type that likes customization and enjoy fiddling around, I would recommend that you...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-06-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,954
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
SGII is still the best. I've got SGII,...

SGII is still the best.

I've got SGII, MPGuino, UG, Torque Pro and UT Comp.

Torque Pro might be OK if you don't mind having to always get your phone out and start the app. UG doesn't detect...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-18-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,309
Posted By wndsofchng
69 f100 Benz Biodiesel

So, I've had a multitude of projects and a hefty dose of A.D.D. Here's the latest: Putting a Benz 5 cylinder turbo diesel into my 69 F100. The f100 had a 240 inline 6 gas engine, original to the...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-18-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 24,979
Posted By wndsofchng
ok, so i'm entirely A.D.D. but now the Benz...

ok, so i'm entirely A.D.D. but now the Benz biodiesel 5 is going in my 69 f100.
Forum: Instrumentation 12-10-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,629
Posted By elhigh
^^That's a valid point to make, but bear in mind...

^^That's a valid point to make, but bear in mind that in certain respects we're just like everybody else in that when we get in the car to go somewhere, we want to go. The fiddling and modifying and...
Forum: Instrumentation 12-10-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,629
Posted By Xusn96
>I find it a little ironic that folks who will...

>I find it a little ironic that folks who will spend hours and days fabricating, and testing grille blocks, kamm backs, boat tails, smooth wheel covers, air dams, fairings, or fender skirts, engine...
Forum: Instrumentation 12-09-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,629
Posted By vskid3
Like dirtydave said, Torque can do more, but its...

Like dirtydave said, Torque can do more, but its generally more of a pain to use everyday. Ultragauge is another option that is priced in between the two. Scangauge and Torque are handy with their...
Forum: Instrumentation 12-09-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,629
Posted By dirtydave
You can find an android device from $10 - $700....

You can find an android device from $10 - $700. Anyone can run torque.
The dongle thing is about $10.
The app is $5
Also many many other OBD2 apps for free.

Torque is nice and all but then you...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-04-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By skyking
I did not want to clutter up the column and stock...

I did not want to clutter up the column and stock gauges further, but wanted full instrumentation on my diesel so I drilled the dash way up by the VIN tag and stuck a 3 in 1 combo gauge up there.
...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-04-2014, 03:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By skyking
custom scangauge install in New Beetle

I have started the personalization on my Beetle :D

The rounded dash and steering column parts have a nice OEM look, but are not good for new radios, little doodads like a scangauge, etc.
I had it...
Forum: Instrumentation 01-20-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 35,659
Posted By Daox
I wrote a review of the SGE a while back: ...

I wrote a review of the SGE a while back:
ScanGauge-E Review and Comparison (http://ecomodder.com/blog/scangauge-e-review-and-compairison/)
Forum: Instrumentation 01-11-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 35,659
Posted By RedDevil
Second all of the above. I'm both happy and...

Second all of the above. I'm both happy and slightly disappointed with my UG.

Seven screens with up to 8 gauges seems nice, but if you stick to just 6 gauges per screen you will also have the...
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