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Forum: EcoModding Central 07-29-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,626
Posted By iikhod
Yes, it slurps gasoline like a sponge, but that's...

Yes, it slurps gasoline like a sponge, but that's a small minus if you value things like safety, comfy ride and towing ability:thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-02-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,096
Posted By changzuki
Centurion's gettin' some new shoes - part 2 - ...

Centurion's gettin' some new shoes - part 2
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New tires mounted using a couple of flat bars, then the sidewalls were smoothed out so the new "Kubota Racing" letters could be applied.
-...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,004
Posted By Stubby79
Share some photos of these rusty drums, when you...

Share some photos of these rusty drums, when you get a chance...I've yet to see ones with more than just surface rust.
Forum: The Lounge 05-07-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,832
Posted By MetroMPG
How much did you win?? :)

How much did you win?? :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-26-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,004
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
When I mentioned ethanol, I was already...

When I mentioned ethanol, I was already considering the easier availability of E85 there in Finland, even though the colder weather could eventually not become impossible to use E100. Well, some...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-26-2018, 08:10 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,623
Posted By Fat Charlie
More likely they'll pull the trigger on an...

More likely they'll pull the trigger on an emergency sheetmetal package for the Mustang and drop in a 4 cyl from Europe if they have a sudden emergency.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-25-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,623
Posted By Frank Lee
Blame the consumer.

Blame the consumer.
Forum: The Lounge 04-24-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 22,767
Posted By redpoint5
I just like people in general, and have found...

I just like people in general, and have found redeeming qualities in nearly everyone. For this reason, I do not fit into a group who would be unkind towards another group. I've really never cared to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-20-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,004
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
How can we explain that? Or maybe we shouldn't...

How can we explain that? Or maybe we shouldn't even try to do so, and you might just feel tempted to add a water injection system to the Twingo :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-20-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,004
Posted By elhigh
"had to beat the rear drums like a hippie on...

"had to beat the rear drums like a hippie on salvia."

I'm going to remember that, and hopefully use it in conversation.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-18-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,690
Posted By MetroMPG
The Metro came with a factory anti-theft device: ...

The Metro came with a factory anti-theft device:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23950&stc=1&d=1524077960

(That, plus the fact it's a Metro! :D )
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,004
Posted By Piwoslaw
Fingie, it appears that you drove in the rain,...

Fingie, it appears that you drove in the rain, and at night? Both have an impact on FE, so the 5.4 l/100km could have been even better:)
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2018, 12:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,004
Posted By freebeard
[does a little victory dance] :)

[does a little victory dance] :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-15-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,004
Posted By freebeard
Jalopnik approves of your decision: ...

Jalopnik approves of your decision:

Jalopnik.com:Why The Renault Twingo Is One Of The Quirkiest Cars Of Our Time ...
Forum: Hybrids 04-13-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 157,398
Posted By MetroMPG
Or center it in the hole with a series of light...

Or center it in the hole with a series of light springs. :D
Forum: Hybrids 04-13-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 157,398
Posted By Hoopie
Current look.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-1946+chevyota+priuck-picture8048-f6321df5-7437-4c78-8997-fbbb85eb3139.jpeg
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-11-2018, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,007
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Bamboo ethanol in India?

Numaligarh Refinery and the Finnish technology Chempolis are projecting a $200-million ethanol plant with a 60 million litre-year capacity in the Assam state, more famous for its tea produce. The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-10-2018, 03:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,355
Posted By D.O.G.
A Celica's Tale.

I’m starting this thread to track my progress as I try to reach 40 MPG in RedCelica.
It’s a 1994, 6th generation Celica with a 4 speed auto and 2.2 litre engine that’s seduced me with its alluring...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-03-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,004
Posted By Stubby79
Nice! Perfect platform for ecomodding!

Nice! Perfect platform for ecomodding!
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2018, 06:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,242
Posted By freebeard
He's means battlecar...

He's means battlecar (https://www.reddit.com/r/Battlecars/). He's making a [convertible] battlecar.
Forum: The Lounge 03-25-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,534
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
At least the "classic" Ladas such as the Laika...

At least the "classic" Ladas such as the Laika and the Niva have 70% front-30% rear brake bias, and instead of a dual-diagonal circuit they have the main circuit operating on all wheels while the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-25-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,157
Posted By elhigh
Can we please take the political stuff elsewhere?...

Can we please take the political stuff elsewhere? I come to EM for car stuff, and for flinging manure I'll go read Mother Earth News.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,242
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
If you pick something with indirect injection...

If you pick something with indirect injection such as a Peugeot 106 with the 1.5D engine, you could try vegetable oils as alternate fuel too
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2018, 12:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,968
Posted By oil pan 4
Just remember the number of cup holders is more...

Just remember the number of cup holders is more important than fuel economy the vast majority of new car buyers.
They know this.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-20-2018, 03:18 AM
Replies: 1,525
Views: 221,783
Posted By freebeard
The windscreen I sketched out at Permalink #455...

The windscreen I sketched out at Permalink #455 is in progress. I mocked it up first with PVC pipe to get the dimensions. Then I tried strips of redwood. Better, but the third attempt is curved metal...
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