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Forum: The Lounge 07-22-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,985
Posted By Fat Charlie
Walk the green line yourself, meet her outside...

Walk the green line yourself, meet her outside and walk home together.
Forum: The Lounge 07-22-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,985
Posted By jakobnev
When you try to convince your wife to walk the...

When you try to convince your wife to walk the green line instead of you driving the red line to pick her up, because it's a big uphill to the turn and down again.

...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-19-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,336
Posted By Planecrazy
Happy birthday, Ecomodder! While I haven't...

Happy birthday, Ecomodder!

While I haven't posted in sometime, I've continued to enjoy following other people's posts throughout the years. I own two hybrid vehicles, and wasn't as personally...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-19-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,336
Posted By njlou
happy 12th birthday.

the eco "hobby" will never fade. Saving money is always a worthy goal.
This site is always a pleasant read with so many worthy ideas.

Thanks
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-19-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,336
Posted By MetroMPG
EcoModder is TWELVE! 12th birthday prize contest! (ScanGauges, etc.)

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27344&stc=1&d=1576763488
(Original cake photo: Henry Burrows...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-27-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 23,755
Posted By mannydantyla
Yup 24mpg average is pretty good, that's what my...

Yup 24mpg average is pretty good, that's what my goal is honestly, but from what I understand the automatic AW-4 is a power sucker. Swapping to an AX-15 (manual) is a worthy swap, but you need a...
Forum: Hybrids 12-17-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By Ecky
Winner of worst welds in the world goes to me....

Winner of worst welds in the world goes to me. First time I touched it, I melted a hole in the 1x1, and ended up taking about 3 hours to do all of it, plus grinding off all of the lumps I left....
Forum: Hybrids 12-15-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By Ecky
Started working on the hitch. My father and I...

Started working on the hitch. My father and I raided the yard for parts, looks like total cost will be less than $40 when I'm done.

http://i.imgur.com/Hj78OUJ.jpg?1
...
Forum: Hybrids 12-06-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By Ecky
Lately when it has been damp or humid outside,...

Lately when it has been damp or humid outside, the car has taken on a distinctly musty smell. A few days ago I laid down some baking soda to help with that, but today I decided to do a thorough...
Forum: Hybrids 12-02-2014, 01:11 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By Ecky
The weather was nice today so I decided to...

The weather was nice today so I decided to install my projectors. First step is to pull the headlights out, which requires loosening the bumper. There are four bolts that hold the headlight on, two...
Forum: Hybrids 12-01-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By HyperMileQC
It works in both position for me. It only stops...

It works in both position for me. It only stops lb it if you flick the switch during lb operation but it can immediately return in lb after. HTH.

Anyway, good job on your 75 mpg tank!
Forum: Hybrids 11-29-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By Ecky
Tank mileage has been declining since the weather...

Tank mileage has been declining since the weather started to cool off and I've been fighting that. My wife does a vast majority of the driving outside of holidays so the past few tanks have been all...
Forum: Hybrids 11-10-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By Ecky
Block heater installed. Got under the car and...

Block heater installed. Got under the car and looked, and realized I could get to it from above. It's right next to the catalytic converter on the back of the engine, and is removed with a 1/2"...
Forum: Hybrids 11-10-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By Ecky
Decided on these projectors to protect other...

Decided on these projectors to protect other drivers from my new headlights, for $50 on eBay:

Texenon Mini H1 Retrofit Bi Xenon HID Projectors with Mini Gatling Shrouds | eBay...
Forum: Hybrids 06-29-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 181,450
Posted By Ecky
http://i.imgur.com/IHvxeF8.jpg Buffed out...

http://i.imgur.com/IHvxeF8.jpg

Buffed out acceptably. Undecided as to whether or not to sand it down and try again. I think had I applied it thinner, even semi-gloss would have been fine for this...
Forum: Success Stories 10-23-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,790
Posted By Neen
Yeah, this one way trip is a net 700 ft loss in...

Yeah, this one way trip is a net 700 ft loss in elevation. It's back roads at 60 mph for 10 miles then Interstate at 70-75 for 10 miles. The return trip is 20 - 21.

Here is a pic as-is without...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-05-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 521,941
Posted By War_Wagon
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z425/2000Insig...

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z425/2000Insight/2DoorFly_zpsa5c5ed32.jpg

Dang eco cars cluttering up the place!
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 07-26-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,679
Posted By jared1970
136.5 mpg on my Yamaha C3

I purchased a 2007 Yamaha C3 scooter last fall and have been experimenting with different tire pressures, riding habits, and various things and have so far managed a best average of 136.5 mpg. I'm...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-22-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,708
Posted By shovel
Indeed? ...

Indeed?

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/1979_Toyota_Landcruiser_FJ40_Rear_1.jpg

I've always been a fan of white roofs for this reason (even reducing duty cycle of factory...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-22-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,708
Posted By California98Civic
Solar reflective auto paint

The findings reported here might be of interest to some of you, especially if you are considering buying a car or repainting yours:

Cool Science: Cool Cars | Heat Island Group | heatisland.lbl.gov...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-07-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 244,303
Posted By HyperMileQC
Went in Ontario this morning with echo-francis to...

Went in Ontario this morning with echo-francis to take some electoral coroplast... We got 19 small and 11 large.
What does that mean?
Wheel skirts! Maybe belly pan. We will have a heated place to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-05-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 244,303
Posted By echo-francis
Arrow Echo-Troll Modding Thread (2005 Toyota Echo)

Hi Hypermilers!

HyperMileQC and I are starting an aeromodding project on a Toyota Echo 2005 Manual 5 Speed 1.5 L : The Echo-Troll Project!

Link to EcoModder Garage...
Forum: The Lounge 06-19-2008, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,985
Posted By NoCO2
Haha, I definitely have been guilty of all of...

Haha, I definitely have been guilty of all of those in the past, most recently the "Gas pump giggle".

You might be an ecomodder if:

you think of gravity as a means of motor assist
you take...
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