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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-30-2020, 02:38 PM
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Posted By Charlie Cheap
Building cars for over 50 years I always had a...

Building cars for over 50 years I always had a trailer and a pickup, then we moved to the farm. I then had 2 trailers and a pickup. A 16' and an 8', using the 8' to haul a riding mower or golf car....
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-30-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,089
Posted By Stubby79
I was thinking I need a trailer hitch on the...

I was thinking I need a trailer hitch on the Insight...then it dawned on me, I could just pull the hatch off and it could be a mini pickup truck...much easier conversion than a Metro pickup!
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-28-2020, 02:14 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,089
Posted By freebeard
It's at least a possibility. The more expensive...

It's at least a possibility. The more expensive cars of the era had long and short wheelbase variants. Else, of course a homebrew variant. The trailer reminds me of the Curtis Wright fifth-wheel...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-27-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,089
Posted By freebeard
Why did I [have to] mention falling off my bike? ...

Why did I [have to] mention falling off my bike?
...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-30-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 73,466
Posted By Ironside
Hi, I assume you've seen c90club.co.uk or cubchat...

Hi, I assume you've seen c90club.co.uk or cubchat for more c90 porn. Only 3 weekend trips through mid Wales this year 'cause of lockdowns and various restrictions. We've been talking about a triple...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-08-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,322
Posted By funkhoss
94 Caprice Wagon project--now 50.55 MPG with "3/4 ton" drivetrain/suspension

I know it’s been awhile (over three years) since the last update on this project, but I thought I’d go ahead and report on the changes I’ve been slowly making.

In short: the car is now...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-13-2019, 11:10 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 49,757
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
I'll post more progress pictures when I have a...

I'll post more progress pictures when I have a chance, but here's a brief tour of the mostly completed build. Still need to put in rear speakers to cover up those two areas in the video that didn't...
Forum: Success Stories 08-07-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By funkhoss
Another year has passed, and our family made this...

Another year has passed, and our family made this trip to the beach in Chincoteague again. I feel like this is becoming a “thing” for us…

However, instead of renting bikes once we were there like...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-03-2019, 01:43 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 49,757
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
A few numbers from a shorter highway trip today...

A few numbers from a shorter highway trip today (25.7 miles each way).

I was running too short on time to 55-mph-highway-hypermile my way to an interview this afternoon. Temps were in the 80s and...
Forum: Hybrids 07-11-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,714
Posted By Hoopie
Latest Prius Ghia video. ...

Latest Prius Ghia video.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_3-3zIdNG0


https://youtu.be/M_3-3zIdNG0
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-08-2019, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,089
Posted By Fat Charlie
Had another win today! My dryer died last...

Had another win today!

My dryer died last weekend. I found one on CL three towns away for $30. It pulled my tank average down to 39, but I'm okay with that. It's running right now, and I've...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-03-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 48,742
Posted By Daox
https://mirageforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attac...

https://mirageforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14711&d=1559520860



Yesterday I put the Redline MT-LV 70W/75W in the Mirage. This new transmission oil is thinner than the OE spec...
Forum: Hybrids 05-30-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,714
Posted By me and my metro
I think it looks GREAT as is.

I think it looks GREAT as is.
Forum: Hybrids 05-30-2019, 02:55 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,714
Posted By Bill the Engineer
I'd leave it looking stock, but that's just my...

I'd leave it looking stock, but that's just my opinion.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-12-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,089
Posted By AlexanderB
Busses with passenger trailers I haven't seen,...

Busses with passenger trailers I haven't seen, but 'harmonica' busses have been around since forever

https://www.zone01.be/imgs/verdieping/tijdlijn/198102.jpg
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-12-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,089
Posted By D.O.G.
On the topic of pickup verses car and trailer, if...

On the topic of pickup verses car and trailer, if you only need to move bulky items occasionally, a car and trailer wins hands down.

I recently completed a quick 1000 Km road trip with my i30 (1.8...
Forum: Hybrids 05-01-2019, 09:28 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,714
Posted By Hoopie
Rockers

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia+2-picture8373-f5c6d17a-b749-4179-ac5b-07da37e6a215.jpeg

Mocked up the rockers tonight. They fit pretty well.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-18-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 48,742
Posted By Daox
With the warmer (albeit wet) weather, I decided...

With the warmer (albeit wet) weather, I decided to continue messing around with the 3d printed mirror blank plate for the Mirage. I updated the design a bit as the holes didn't line up before. I...
Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,714
Posted By Hoopie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY9BFGreHM0 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY9BFGreHM0



https://youtu.be/pY9BFGreHM0

Doors are finally on.
Forum: Success Stories 03-01-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,208
Posted By ASV
i have found pods to be more trouble than they...

i have found pods to be more trouble than they are worth
and a tank bag can fill in the gap between you and the bike without having to crouch so much, an improvement instead of a detriment
and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-24-2019, 04:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,599
Posted By gumby79
cord is 2.5 height/width . We only see 1/2 the...

cord is 2.5 height/width . We only see 1/2 the height. I have a pic of a UPS truck demonstrating this some were. The water mist kicked off the rear dolly(1 trailer+ 1 dolly)shows the wake as the...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-19-2019, 04:55 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 73,466
Posted By Ironside
Hi all, it's a little quiet on here so I thought...

Hi all, it's a little quiet on here so I thought I might try to liven things up a bit.
My 'Dreamliner' is still in active service and running fine.

Four of us took a trip through France,...
Forum: Success Stories 12-10-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,442
Posted By Ecky
I expect you're right. Definitely a limitation of...

I expect you're right. Definitely a limitation of real-world data though is that variables aren't controlled for.

But, one thing I definitely did not see was an instant 20% boost in economy.
Forum: Success Stories 12-09-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,442
Posted By Xist
I cannot imagine gluing something to my tire and...

I cannot imagine gluing something to my tire and seeing greater benefits than smooth hubcaps. Boat tails are supposed to improve fuel economy 10% and so is an alternator delete. Belly pans and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-07-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 48,742
Posted By Daox
I just filled up again. I got a solid 1.5 mpg...

I just filled up again. I got a solid 1.5 mpg increase over the last tank. It has arguably been a bit colder out, but the WAI and upper grill block combo seem to be doing their job very well. I've...
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