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Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-10-2014, 10:09 PM
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57
Spotted: fully streamlined/aeromodded ~2005 Honda Civic sedan (Austin, TX)
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22,970
Posted By
bs25942
Haha....this would be my car. Name's A.J. And yes...
Haha....this would be my car. Name's A.J. And yes I EOC from the gate to the parking spot.
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
09-15-2013, 09:56 AM
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20
83 mph at infinite mpg
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6,342
Posted By
RedDevil
83 mph at infinite mpg
... over 0.6 miles, that is.
Dutch cyclist Sebastiaan Bowier breaks world cycling record in Nevada with speed of 133.78 km/hr (83.1 mph) : mpoppel (http://inagist.com/all/379142431708811265/)...
Forum:
Success Stories
08-22-2013, 03:06 AM
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34
Under two liters for the first time (That's 121.07 mpg US @ 54 mph avg. speed)
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13,205
Posted By
Vekke
Under two liters for the first time (That's 121.07 mpg US @ 54 mph avg. speed)
Yesterday was the day when I broke the mysterious two liter fuel consumption barrier. Fillup result showed 1.94 l/100km @ 86.9 km/h average speed. That is 121.07 mpg (US) at 54 MPH avg speed. Fuel...
Forum:
Fossil Fuel Free
07-03-2013, 09:06 PM
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16
3 wheel Honda Insight boat tailed EV: Another mystery solved!
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8,735
Posted By
sheepdog 44
3 wheel Honda Insight boat tailed EV: Another mystery solved!
It's an Electric Honda Insight with a Lithium pack and 100 mile range! Thats better than bringing back the the EV1. I don't believe there was a dedicated thread to this car. Pulled this from Insight...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-28-2013, 08:46 AM
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200
What is it? (Spotted: rear engine TDI, custom aero body)
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72,288
Posted By
More air less fuel
The Seinfeld episode with Jimmie and his third...
The Seinfeld episode with Jimmie and his third person persona cracked me up, so I thought that I would have fun with it. I see that it didn't work....
Anyway, the car is mine, I designed and built...
Forum:
Success Stories
06-27-2013, 01:04 PM
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85
Double kilotank: 2,009.6 mi on one 35 gal tank ('07 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab)
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51,181
Posted By
Diesel_Dave
Double kilotank: 2,009.6 mi on one 35 gal tank ('07 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab)
I filled up this morning and this tank was far far my best ever. A double kilotank--over 2,000 miles on one tank of fuel (2,009.6 to be exact):...
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
06-23-2013, 01:39 PM
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183
Speed vs. MPG charts (post 'em if you got 'em)
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185,381
Posted By
Blue Angel
Not bad for a large-ish compact sedan that weighs...
Not bad for a large-ish compact sedan that weighs 3000 lbs. If I remember right, it's reving almost right at 1500 @ 50 MPH, so at 60 it would rev about 1800 or so. It's a .61 6th gear with a 3.83...
Forum:
Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
06-18-2013, 04:08 PM
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183
Speed vs. MPG charts (post 'em if you got 'em)
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185,381
Posted By
PaleMelanesian
It would definitely benefit from lower rpm...
It would definitely benefit from lower rpm cruising. Not necessarily bigger tires, because there are weight and aerodynamic and rotational inertia penalties involved there. Just look at the RPM vs...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-30-2013, 03:03 PM
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172
Boat tail - Redneck style...
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58,086
Posted By
redneck
Boat tail - Redneck style...
Well, I couldn't stand it anymore. After seeing the results of the other boat tailed vehicles here on the site, I decided it was time to jump in the pool and join the party...:)
It may not be as...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
08-16-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies:
848
Project: The Anal Probe
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261,153
Posted By
Synchronicity
Man every time I log on here, the cars I see...
Man every time I log on here, the cars I see remind me that it's like we're already in a real-life post-apocalyptic Mad Max type world. :D:p
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-17-2010, 07:45 AM
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540
Honda Insight Tail Extension Project
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259,211
Posted By
NeilBlanchard
I agree that tuft testing will be key, and as...
I agree that tuft testing will be key, and as Darin's brief experiment with wheel strakes showed, they will help a significant amount. And they should act to stabilize things by improving the flow...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-15-2010, 11:58 AM
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802
Aerocivic - how to drop your Cd from 0.31 to 0.17
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665,498
Posted By
MetroMPG
I sometimes like reading the discussions at the...
I sometimes like reading the discussions at the linkback forums.
What surprises me is, among the expected ridicule, there are more than a few individuals in the traditional "performance"...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
11-07-2010, 09:12 PM
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540
Honda Insight Tail Extension Project
Views:
259,211
Posted By
3-Wheeler
This is an early picture of the LED lights on the...
This is an early picture of the LED lights on the side of the extension.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7301&stc=1&d=1289180994
Here is a closeup of the of LED cluster...
Forum:
DIY / How-to
10-23-2010, 10:25 AM
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63
Electric Clutch Power Steering
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31,933
Posted By
4ringcircus
Electric Clutch Power Steering
I have added an electric clutch to the hydraulic power steering and now can switch it on and off with the push of a button! My truck is a '97 Ford Ranger extended cab, 4x4 with the 4.0 OHV engine...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
10-18-2010, 01:34 PM
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540
Honda Insight Tail Extension Project
Views:
259,211
Posted By
3-Wheeler
Hi Jim, You mean like this? We must be...
Hi Jim,
You mean like this?
We must be on the same wavelength or something.
There's actually two full size tubes of the stuff on the top and sides right now, and I picked three more tubes...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
10-03-2010, 09:45 AM
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62
use the air we drive through
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8,846
Posted By
KamperBob
Wind generators are not efficient. Only a...
Wind generators are not efficient. Only a fraction of the kinetic energy of wind can be captured mechanically. Converting to electricity is lossy: alternators and wires heat up. Storing energy...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-23-2010, 11:18 AM
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8
Eoc w/ automatic
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1,153
Posted By
EdKiefer
Most conventional transmission have oil pump...
Most conventional transmission have oil pump driven off inputshaft which spins with torque converter/flywheel.
So if engine is off then no oil pressure but for real short periods it might be ok, but...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
09-22-2010, 07:29 PM
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23
Moustaches for cars... looking for a source/donor
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6,755
Posted By
RobertSmalls
You'll need a monocle and a tall hat to go along...
You'll need a monocle and a tall hat to go along with the moustache.
http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2010/04/12/1271097568-sir_edwin_truck.jpg
With that out of the way, I thought...
Forum:
Success Stories
08-25-2010, 10:50 AM
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36
New record distance!
Views:
7,462
Posted By
PaleMelanesian
New record distance!
I just beat my distance record! Thanks to an excessively hot summer, among other things. It took 7 weeks of commuting, 10 miles at a time. I started with the tank topped off until gas was sitting...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-16-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies:
540
Honda Insight Tail Extension Project
Views:
259,211
Posted By
3-Wheeler
The two tail light mounting brackets are getting...
The two tail light mounting brackets are getting "angled" blocks attached to allow through bolts to rest at these angles.
...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
06-11-2010, 01:37 PM
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540
Honda Insight Tail Extension Project
Views:
259,211
Posted By
3-Wheeler
Honda Insight Tail Extension Project
Honda Insight Tail Extension Summary Page
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7587&stc=1&d=1293910565
...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-07-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies:
187
Designing a tail extension for the first-gen Insight
Views:
51,189
Posted By
botsapper
I liked this Home Depot foam buck shaping...
I liked this Home Depot foam buck shaping process. Especially the rear section buildup. Trial fit of rear light assemblies could be done at this point. Equally spaced out mdf sections guide the...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
02-09-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies:
802
Aerocivic - how to drop your Cd from 0.31 to 0.17
Views:
665,498
Posted By
Ironwood
I am on my 2nd set of Nokian WR all-season...
I am on my 2nd set of Nokian WR all-season snow-rated (snow flake symbol) tires on my Subaru Forester. I use them year round. The 1st set lasted a bit over 40K miles. I live in central North...
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