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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-05-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,139
Posted By roosterk0031
I like them too, was one my last choices when I...

I like them too, was one my last choices when I got my Cobalt, decided I'd just stay home if FWD won't get me to work and take the better MPG. I'll be curious to see how well you can do.
Forum: The Lounge 03-29-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 524,117
Posted By Fat Charlie
The only words I have are that I don't have the...

The only words I have are that I don't have the right words for how epic this is.
Forum: The Lounge 03-27-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 524,117
Posted By user removed
When after coasting a mile with the last .3 mile...

When after coasting a mile with the last .3 mile in your neighborhood (two turns) to your driveway but instead of bump starting the car to back up to the top of your driveway you coast another 150...
Forum: Hybrids 02-01-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 41,363
Posted By Bill the Engineer
BTW, when I finish the Firebrid project for me,...

BTW, when I finish the Firebrid project for me, my wife wants me to build an all-electric BMW Z3 for her. :-)

Bill the Engineer
Forum: Hybrids 01-30-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 41,363
Posted By Bill the Engineer
The cross-hatched areas are where the Prius V...

The cross-hatched areas are where the Prius V floorpan protrudes up into the floorpan of the Firebird. It was my guide to where to cut the Firebird's floorpan during the past summer. I also needed to...
Forum: Hybrids 01-30-2016, 03:06 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 41,363
Posted By Bill the Engineer
All is being planned for. The Prius rocker panels...

All is being planned for. The Prius rocker panels will be covered by tilting the body panels more to the outside starting at the mid-line half way up the side. All I can say is that I am having a...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-07-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,159
Posted By Bicycle Bob
Have a look at some 50s custom cars for fender...

Have a look at some 50s custom cars for fender skirt ideas. Most of the eco-mod rear skirts I've seen just try to fill the hole, but it was not designed for that. Re-shape the whole area with a...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-07-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,159
Posted By Bicycle Bob
What is really needed here are diffusing cones...

What is really needed here are diffusing cones behind all of those nicely radiused holes. It may be easier to arrange an array of small diffusers and block some off than to build louvers that...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-07-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,159
Posted By Vman455
I thought the Prius turned out pretty well, so...

I thought the Prius turned out pretty well, so far:

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b480/thenumberkramit/Prius/20150921_205020_zpskkrs0cub.jpg

Mirror-B-Gone.
Forum: Hybrids 09-24-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 39,119
Posted By planetaire
Yes it is not in the link above. You have to...

Yes it is not in the link above.
You have to look in priuschat in an album.

For exemple this picture:
https://attachments.priuschat.com/attachment-files/2015/09/93626_image.jpg?d=1441772398
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-18-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 35,607
Posted By Baltothewolf
Hey, if you an get out of doing the recall I...

Hey, if you an get out of doing the recall I would. It may even fool the system if there is a real problem, allowing you to keep the car on the road. Cool! I personally hate the EPA/CARB, it's a...
Forum: DIY / How-to 09-17-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,007
Posted By vibrating_cake
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/vibrating_ca...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/vibrating_cake/IMAG0925_zps8kdeujnt.jpg

Another method I used was offcuts of black HIPS ( high impact polystyrene) about 1mm thick, laid it on the inside of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-16-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,308
Posted By The donkey CRX
Here are some pictures of the Warm air intake. ...

Here are some pictures of the Warm air intake.



http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab119/jesharber1/DSCN0509_zps5v4ev3sa.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-16-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,308
Posted By The donkey CRX
Here is a list of the current mods that have...

Here is a list of the current mods that have already been made to this car. I plan on showing pictures and explanations for all of them here. If you have any one you are interested in, let me know,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-16-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,308
Posted By The donkey CRX
Here are some pictures of The Walrus. It is one...

Here are some pictures of The Walrus. It is one of those "rare" gray colored ones. I like the color but know from experience that other drivers don't always "see" gray colored cars, so I have added...
Forum: Hybrids 09-16-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 39,119
Posted By MetroMPG
At a $6k differential, buy a regular Prius plus a...

At a $6k differential, buy a regular Prius plus a 5 year-old Mitsu iMiev with 50 mile range.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,308
Posted By BabyDiesel
Simply unbelievable Donkey! I was thinking...

Simply unbelievable Donkey!

I was thinking to myself the other day, "Why isn't there an Insight pushing 100% above EPA? That should be 'easier' to do so with their lean burn and great...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,308
Posted By The donkey CRX
02 G1 Insight with many ecomods- 999.6 mile tank @ 105 MPG

I am starting a new thread to document the build of our 2002 G1 Honda Insight. This car came to us with 120,000 miles and included a Mike Dabrowski MIMA/PIMA system that allows manual control of the ...
Forum: DIY / How-to 09-13-2015, 01:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,007
Posted By Focus-Ak
Making an ABS upper grille cover, with compound curves

Here is how-to for making a template for an upper grille that has compound curves (curves in two directions), and some notes on working with ABS sheet material for the actual cover.

The info here...
Forum: DIY / How-to 09-06-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,159
Posted By cowmeat
I think both the grill block and the mirrored...

I think both the grill block and the mirrored moon discs improved the appearance of Ron Burgundy. I also really like the appearance of the tiny aero mirrors I put on it.

I was never a fan of the...
Forum: DIY / How-to 09-05-2015, 11:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,159
Posted By Cd
Oh - I thought you meant aftermarket parts. ...

Oh - I thought you meant aftermarket parts.

Make your own ..yes - I like that idea.
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/metal-sheet-15335772.jpg
Forum: Hybrids 08-31-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 39,119
Posted By NeilBlanchard
2016 Prius without camouflage

2016 Prius without camouflage:

2016 Toyota Prius spy photo completely undisguised | DPCcars (http://www.dpccars.com/blog/2016-toyota-prius-spy-photo-completely-undisguised/)
...
Forum: The Lounge 07-05-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,579
Posted By jamesqf
No, have you talked to yours?

No, have you talked to yours?
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-30-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,170
Posted By ME_Andy
Minor correction: it's not the same 1.4L but...

Minor correction: it's not the same 1.4L but actually an upgraded aluminum version.

I was shocked to read of a 12.5 compression ratio for the new Volt!
Forum: The Lounge 04-17-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 524,117
Posted By BabyDiesel
"I knew that was coming! But anyway, electric a/c...

"I knew that was coming! But anyway, electric a/c is better than traditional right!"

Yes, electric ;)

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/62/a5/ca/62a5ca918b5c01e558734c6481444172.jpg
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