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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-29-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,676
Posted By Frank Lee
Out on the roads it looks to me like the...

Out on the roads it looks to me like the opposite: "My V8 4x4 gets 7 mpg! Let's drive it all over creation 24/7!"
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-27-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,676
Posted By RedDevil
Frankly, I'd be worried more if Tesla would stop...

Frankly, I'd be worried more if Tesla would stop selling sedans.
In the long run ICE cars will be phased out. It is a sign of the times.
The dinosaurs will all die out even if they are getting...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-26-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,676
Posted By MetroMPG
Not just Ford

Other manufacturers recently dropping small cars in favour of CUV's / SUV's...

Fiat/Chrysler: has cancelled the Dart & 200

GM: cancelling Sonic as of 2018 & Spark (2019 is the rumour);...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-25-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,676
Posted By Frank Lee
Blame the consumer.

Blame the consumer.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-14-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,782
Posted By samwichse
Coil packs. If the car your looking at has...

Coil packs.

If the car your looking at has over 120k, they've probably been replaced already.

Also, that little damn clip the sunshade goes into... replaced that twice. Otherwise these little...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-24-2018, 12:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,468
Posted By aerohead
minimal

You're probably placing it where it will do the least harm.
It's a full-separation structure,but the cars nose will be training behind its wake.Since the area around it is in the best pressure...
Forum: The Lounge 02-16-2018, 12:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,528
Posted By redpoint5
When companies advertise giving to charity, I...

When companies advertise giving to charity, I immediately take a step back. I don't want them to give to charity, I want them to give me the lowest price they can (or best interest rates) and offer...
Forum: The Lounge 02-13-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 13,911
Posted By MetroMPG
... when you get a ride in your friend's base...

... when you get a ride in your friend's base model 2010 Kia Rio (though with automatic), and it sounds & feels like the peak of automotive refinement compared to your current car.
Forum: The Lounge 02-12-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 13,911
Posted By ThermionicScott
YKYDJJW when you have to park your car on level...

YKYDJJW when you have to park your car on level ground because the engine no longer has good enough compression to hold its spot on an incline. (And the parking brake is busted.)
Forum: The Lounge 02-11-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 13,911
Posted By Frank Lee
You know you drive a junker when... you're male....

You know you drive a junker when... you're male. Females always have the new stuff.
Forum: The Lounge 02-09-2018, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,482
Posted By Frank Lee
And miss out on all the fun of shimmying around...

And miss out on all the fun of shimmying around on the ground?

Seriously, the point of changing the oil is to get as much of the old goop out as possible. IMHO sucking it out the top will leave a...
Forum: The Lounge 02-01-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,053
Posted By Angel And The Wolf
BWAH HA HA HA! Never happen:rolleyes:

BWAH HA HA HA! Never happen:rolleyes:
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-26-2018, 12:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,108
Posted By gone-ot
When one of their cars, on autopilot, runs thru a...

When one of their cars, on autopilot, runs thru a metal power pole, making two separate 2-wheel halves.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-25-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 30,587
Posted By 67-ls1
Back from the dead.... Life got in the way and...

Back from the dead....
Life got in the way and this project was stalled but I'm now getting back in to it.
The engine and trans are in and running. I just need an exhaust system and the one I was...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-17-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,009
Posted By ksa8907
I would be careful about limiting the top speed...

I would be careful about limiting the top speed too low, if you get in a situation where you need a few more ponies to merge, etc. It may not be available.

WILLPOWER!!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-07-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 35,663
Posted By rmay635703
I somehow was in active denial this thread...

I somehow was in active denial this thread existed until today, I read page 1, 8 and the last one, seems I didn’t miss anything.



Seems like he should just do this
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-07-2018, 12:01 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 35,663
Posted By Hersbird
Sorry if this has been said, I don't feel like...

Sorry if this has been said, I don't feel like reading 9 pages. IMO trying to make one car do everything is going to cost a fortune and in the end have a bunch of compromises. You would have much...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-06-2018, 02:07 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 35,663
Posted By oil pan 4
Japan has been using stop-start since the late...

Japan has been using stop-start since the late 1990s.
Stop start has been proven to give an easy 2 to 3 mpg improvement in city driving.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-30-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,883
Posted By jakobnev
Not having steering lock means you can coast with...

Not having steering lock means you can coast with the ignition off and sell the car with less miles on the odo. :D
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-30-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,883
Posted By Daox
Haha, entertaining video. I do agree with him on...

Haha, entertaining video. I do agree with him on some parts like the handling is very vague. However, I also love the car for a lot of the reasons he criticizes. I love that there isn't some...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-22-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,006
Posted By freebeard
The top of the wingy-thingy is about right...

The top of the wingy-thingy is about right (~12°), the tumble-home of the sides is good.

I'd stretch a black mesh over the opening to make a perforated base plate. Easily undone for A-B-A testing.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-21-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,840
Posted By redpoint5
Gen I Volt! If your wife gets a charging...

Gen I Volt!

If your wife gets a charging spot, that's gravy. If not, the car gets pretty decent fuel economy. I've never driven one, so no idea if they are any good.

I'm in the same boat now...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-17-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,840
Posted By freebeard
Have you considered putting an auxiliary tank in...

Have you considered putting an auxiliary tank in the car she has now?

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture6813-100-0884.jpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-17-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,840
Posted By Xist
Lots of people hate Prii. Considering all of the...

Lots of people hate Prii. Considering all of the vehicles on the road that are unnecessarily large and powerful, it seems like making a statement is more important than their bank statement. There...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-17-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,840
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
The battery in a Prius is only big enough to...

The battery in a Prius is only big enough to power the car 1/2 a mile tops. Yet it saves up to 50% off your fuel bill. The payback would drop to only 4 years.

I bought a Prius because like...
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