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Forum: Introductions 02-23-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,507
Posted By basjoos
Driving in the thinner atmosphere at high...

Driving in the thinner atmosphere at high altitude gives you a big advantage in attaining high mpg's over those driving through the thicker air at sea level. Lowered aero drag and a derated (if...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-18-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,996
Posted By The donkey CRX
Summary of the Mule VX ecomods

Here are some random thoughts about the Mule VX.

I think most of the drivers in the top 10 are trying to get the best MPG while still being able to drive at the posted highway speed. My goal is to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-13-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,680
Posted By OG VX
Update 4/13/2015: Maiden Voyage (45 miles)...

Update 4/13/2015: Maiden Voyage (45 miles) Complete!

Hello all. I wasn't planning to take any long treks with the new aero gear until it was all painted and nice/pretty. However, life took it's...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-04-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,401
Posted By Chrysler kid
If you really really want effecienCy you should...

If you really really want effecienCy you should map your route to expire at the gas station at the end of your commute lol
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-31-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,401
Posted By Xist
Some people on here really like lean burn and...

Some people on here really like lean burn and some people do very well without it. Bruce Pick told me that he burned the same exhaust valve twice and he believed that was from maximizing his time in...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-30-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,401
Posted By firehawk618
I have figured out with the help of MPGuino that...

I have figured out with the help of MPGuino that LB is hardly what I thought it would be.

I am certain that a VX ratio transmission would return far greater MPG than LB does.

I do now know...
Forum: Success Stories 03-13-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,324
Posted By Frank Lee
Devise a means of keeping the cans upright and...

Devise a means of keeping the cans upright and not sliding around/tipping over in the trunk until you get home to offload. You will thank me. Spilled gas in the car really stinks. I use bungee cords.
Forum: Success Stories 05-09-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,973
Posted By cowmeat
Good job, keep it up! I'm probably going to ad...

Good job, keep it up!
I'm probably going to ad a couple of more aero mods on my Festiva shortly, but by far the greatest increase for me came when I read the P&G and EOC threads here and applied...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-08-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,869
Posted By niky
That's probably the best guide. If you need to...

That's probably the best guide. If you need to use the brakes, you ought to be coasting in-gear.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-04-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,993
Posted By BV1
Had to chime in, sorry for my first post being in...

Had to chime in, sorry for my first post being in mid thread, but as a instructor and a tuner this is something I get asked alot.

The short an simple answer is that disregarding air resistance or...
Forum: Introductions 04-30-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By redneck
You could also turn the key forward towards the...

You could also turn the key forward towards the start position after shutting the engine off. It should allow the system to power up.

It would be best however to add the injector kill switch and...
Forum: Introductions 04-30-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By Daox
Welcome to the site! When you key off to...

Welcome to the site!

When you key off to EOC, you need to turn the key back to 'run' so it powers all the other bits of your car like airbags and odometer. This also prevents the steering wheel...
Forum: Introductions 04-30-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By Doverboy
"Does the ScanGuage work when the key is off?" ...

"Does the ScanGuage work when the key is off?"

I've only performed EOC a handful of times and my SG turned off after about 5 seconds, which is what it normally does when I park and shut down. My...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-12-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,140
Posted By skyking
Major update! I looked it over on the way up...

Major update!
I looked it over on the way up the hill today, and made a plan. I tested the braking and it was 6 even applications before the brakes went 'stony'.
I made a braking budget of 4. after...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-08-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,963
Posted By Davebave
Mice job on the belly pan! If you ever find too...

Mice job on the belly pan! If you ever find too much crinkling noise or movement of your sheet metal a good fix is to dimple it with a hammer all over. It doesn't affect wind flow much and provides...
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