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DIY / How-to
05-16-2017, 01:44 AM
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What about buying more gas at low prices?
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redpoint5
When it hit $2/gallon, I knew it wouldn't go much...
When it hit $2/gallon, I knew it wouldn't go much lower. You don't have to buy at the absolute lowest to profit anyhow. You just need to buy at less than the average price. If you buy a lot of fuel...
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DIY / How-to
05-12-2017, 12:44 PM
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What about buying more gas at low prices?
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redpoint5
I buy diesel 500 gallons at a time, when prices...
I buy diesel 500 gallons at a time, when prices are cheap. I store them in 2 above ground containers. Diesel isn't volatile (evaporative), so it doesn't degrade over time. The water that accumulates...
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DIY / How-to
05-12-2017, 12:43 PM
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What about buying more gas at low prices?
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freebeard
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums...
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture6813-100-0884.jpg
Here's what you want; the NATO/USMC gas can. Note the lever on the left one, it has to be turned and pulled...
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The Lounge
03-06-2017, 03:28 PM
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Vehicle makers say US fuel economy standards put a million jobs at risk
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Posted By
vskid3
I think the real real root of the issue is the...
I think the real real root of the issue is the lack of financial literacy and rationality. Plenty of people buying the larger/less efficient vehicles really can't afford them and they either don't...
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EcoModding Central
11-06-2016, 06:16 PM
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Question for those of you who drive vehicles with "low power" engines
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rmay635703
My favorite car was a 25hp Subaru 360 Just...
My favorite car was a 25hp Subaru 360
Just requires an attitude adjustment
Forum:
Aerodynamics
10-03-2015, 04:45 PM
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Zulu's Build Thread (Honda CR-Z)
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33,100
Posted By
CigaR007
Fascia plugs
Sorry for not updating this thread for a few weeks as I have been very occupied with personal and work-related matters.
Updates !
Below is the intended front bumper fascia redesign. I do not...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
10-03-2015, 02:15 PM
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156
Zulu's Build Thread (Honda CR-Z)
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33,100
Posted By
aerohead
modify airflow
Actually,Professor Kamm got a patent for doing this.
The air from the engine bay was ducted to the base of the windshield,where it helped re-energize the flow heading up the windscreen and delay...
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General Efficiency Discussion
03-16-2015, 01:30 PM
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330
Do we really need all that safety stuff?
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39,164
Posted By
gone-ot
Two-word automotive summary: "Tombstone...
Two-word automotive summary: "Tombstone Mentality"
• bottomline = profits over everything else.
• bottomline = stockholder/management-driven "bonus" plans.
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For Sale
11-14-2014, 10:41 AM
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1,475
Efficient, cheap beaters! Used car ads: 35 mpg highway or more for $1500 or less
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Posted By
MetroMPG
Efficient, cheap beaters! Used car ads: 35 mpg highway or more for $1500 or less
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16424&stc=1&d=1415981979
We often get people signing up on the forum saying they're looking for a cheap, economical beater. The purpose of...
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Aerodynamics
11-10-2014, 05:34 AM
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Possible Thesis Project: Fuel Efficient Aftermarket Aero Kits: What do you think?
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Posted By
niky
I'd say the market exists, but you've got to...
I'd say the market exists, but you've got to convince people the price of your kit will be recouped in fuel savings down the road.
And you'll have to convince people that the kits actually look...
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
09-19-2014, 10:20 AM
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10
Cost to own spreadsheet?
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2,249
Posted By
2000mc
Depreciation isn't really a factor to me, if I...
Depreciation isn't really a factor to me, if I used it vs purchase price of my saturn, it would affect my cost per mile by less than $0.01 / mile at this point. If you bought a $10k car a month ago,...
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Success Stories
08-29-2014, 07:19 AM
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Sticky:
Post your success stories in this sub-forum
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Posted By
digital rules
48.3 MPG Commute
A LOT more stop & crawl but with no A/C yesterday afternoon. This summer has been a hypermilers dream in the NE US!!
25 miles-Max speed 62
1 hour total time
1 carpooler (~250 pounds)
Engine...
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EcoModding Central
08-28-2014, 10:21 PM
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61
Buying a Hatchback!! What should I get???
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Posted By
XYZ
In my experience, simpler technology is better...
In my experience, simpler technology is better and easier on the bank account when something goes wrong. Eventually it will. But then again, whenever I buy a new car I expect it to last forever, or...
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EcoModding Central
08-28-2014, 10:35 AM
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70
Hypermiling tech that damages car parts
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Posted By
theaveng
Perhaps I'm in the wrong place. I like high MPG...
Perhaps I'm in the wrong place. I like high MPG but also high money savings. That's why I didn't buy a Prius in 2002 (almost 10,000 dollars more than its Toyota Echo equivalent that got 42 mpg). ...
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The Unicorn Corral
05-15-2014, 11:32 AM
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220
A gift for HHO Skeptics!
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Posted By
niky
Ergo: people tell you things you want to hear to...
Ergo: people tell you things you want to hear to make you buy things they want to sell.
People who aren't selling the product or a competing product have no ulterior motive besides trying to...
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Aerodynamics
03-15-2014, 11:02 AM
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A thought on retractable spoilers
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Posted By
botsapper
Active spoilers. Still like Aeromotions...
Active spoilers. Still like Aeromotions computer-programmed active-assistance split rear wing. It could be set to have an aggressive performance profile for a dynamic and required downforce split to...
Forum:
DIY / How-to
11-01-2013, 10:24 PM
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Assemble-it-yourself car kit
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5,140
Posted By
cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
That's why the bureaucrats enforce many features...
That's why the bureaucrats enforce many features such as airbags, ABS brakes and whatever to become mandatory, thus making it more expensive to build a custom vehicle from scratch :turtle:
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DIY / How-to
10-30-2013, 01:52 AM
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Assemble-it-yourself car kit
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5,140
Posted By
Frank Lee
Assemble-it-yourself car kit
The First Car You Can Build Yourself... in an Hour - Businessweek (http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2013-10-16/the-first-car-you-can-build-yourself-dot-in-an-hour?cmpid=taboola.bw.vid)
Looks...
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DIY / How-to
03-04-2012, 01:16 AM
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36
Smooth epoxy/fiberglass layup
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18,266
Posted By
skyking
Smooth epoxy/fiberglass layup
In the past, it took several fill coats and sanding or expensive vacuum bagging gear to get a smooth layup.
The "drier" you can lay up glass, the stronger it is by weight. The trouble comes when...
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