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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-13-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By MeteorGray
I've always liked gearing that allows low RPMs...

I've always liked gearing that allows low RPMs while cruising on the road. No only is it generally good for economy through less piston speed and related friction, but it's more relaxing for the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-12-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By California98Civic
Well, I'd say if you delted two things that are...

Well, I'd say if you delted two things that are well-known to give you better FE (grill block and hypermiling) and still go the same FE as before the swap, then that suggests the swap might have...
Forum: The Lounge 02-22-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By Frank Lee
Question Quick question

Why does the Metro's heater/defroster/vents blow a weak breeze of strongly urine-scented air?

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclencher/IMG_0853_zpsnptmesj7.jpg...
Forum: The Lounge 02-16-2017, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By ME_Andy
Personally, I wouldn't say anything negative. I'd...

Personally, I wouldn't say anything negative. I'd just ask for concrete, actionable tips on how to improve.
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-16-2017, 05:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,279
Posted By Frank Lee
What a poor value. You don't even get teardrop...

What a poor value. You don't even get teardrop sleeves for the stems.
Forum: The Lounge 02-02-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,415
Posted By oil pan 4
I not as easy as just water washing it. Because...

I not as easy as just water washing it. Because then you have to get the water back out. In natural gas processing this is done with an ethylene glycol tower. Gas goes up, dehydrated glycol runs down...
Forum: The Lounge 01-31-2017, 10:23 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,415
Posted By jamesqf
I may have seen the ultimate the other day. ...

I may have seen the ultimate the other day. Oversized forget-the-brand (if I even noticed) truck pulls up as I'm coming out of the grocery store, I hear this electric motor sort of whine, and it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-23-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,769
Posted By Frank Lee
Re: Road spray (worthy of it's own thread): Dumb...

Re: Road spray (worthy of it's own thread): Dumb S.O.B.s at MNDoT have been cutting center- and fog-line "rumble strips" into the roads... to save lives... because dumb em effen Minnesotans can't be...
Forum: Introductions 01-11-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
Posted By Mainebikah
Long time fuel miser

Always owned efficient cars, and after a 1970 Ford Maverick in college, I bought a Civic CVCC hatchback. From there I went on to own mostly Civics, with only a few deviations that included a '79...
Forum: The Lounge 12-19-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,109
Posted By oil pan 4
They cant prove that it works and only need a lot...

They cant prove that it works and only need a lot of money to build a working one.
What could possibly go wrong?
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-13-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,896
Posted By freebeard
I support the decision to upgrade, but for the...

I support the decision to upgrade, but for the stock pieces after duct tape the next step is:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-pieces++parts+ii-picture6814-2hlf3lbyhtg.jpg
...
Forum: Success Stories 12-13-2016, 02:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,984
Posted By Ptero
What you mean is that you are not smart enough to...

What you mean is that you are not smart enough to do it with a Smart Car. I don't know if most people would do it right. I know that I have pulled similar loads from Chicago and Houston to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-12-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,896
Posted By JRMichler
New air dam

The factory chin spoiler on my truck had broken into several pieces years ago, and the duct tape holding it together had been replaced several times, so I decided it was time to make a proper air...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-12-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,283
Posted By sendler
From the article: It would cost over $29...

From the article:
It would cost over $29 Trillion to generate America’s baseload electric power with a 50 / 50 mix of wind and solar farms, on parcels of land totaling the area of Indiana. Or:
It...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,283
Posted By oil pan 4
Molten salt reactors it is. Since we don't even...

Molten salt reactors it is.
Since we don't even know if there is enough of the stuff needed to make enough solar panels to power the world.
We know there is plenty of thorium.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-07-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,460
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
I thought that a badly tuned Geo Metro was a 3...

I thought that a badly tuned Geo Metro was a 3 cylinder with cylinder de-activation (albeit randomly due to misfires) :rolleyes:

Jokes aside, that is how I would do it - randomly miss an injection...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-06-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,460
Posted By gone-ot
Oh, I know exactly how a turbocharger works, our...

Oh, I know exactly how a turbocharger works, our 2011 Cruze had one. Specifically, I was thinking about an electro-magnetic "clutch" to disengage the exhaust turbine (drive side) from the air-inlet...
Forum: Success Stories 12-03-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,984
Posted By Ptero
Update on 2nd Smarf4Two in California

Bought the second, I was told, Smart4Two in California in Jan 2008. Drained the oil and replaced it with Mobil 1. Put a trailer hitch on it and drove to Chicago. Brought back a Wildfire and some...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-24-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,234
Posted By MetroMPG
finished

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20956&stc=1&d=1479996069

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20957&stc=1&d=1479996069

The paint isn't a perfect match -...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-20-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,951
Posted By moonmonkey
52 thousand on the energy saver a/s now

at 52k miles the tires are great! they look about 1/2 done on tread depth,, i have not rotated them in 20k miles and still no wobble ,no hop,, just smooth running. great tires!! if my car doesnt wear...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-15-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,120
Posted By 3dplane
Got a large scooter

About two weeks ago got a 2009 Kymco 250 ri.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-3dplane-albums-bike-picture7453-20161101-184052.jpg

Has 14K miles on it. Got it because I like to ride and...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-09-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,234
Posted By MetroMPG
2004 Toyota Echo rust repair - rocker panels - pics!

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20883&stc=1&d=1478735462

This summer, I picked up this $1k Echo...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-09-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,821
Posted By rmay635703
If you crash just leave your car there on fire,...

If you crash just leave your car there on fire, no need for police or insurance
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-09-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,821
Posted By Fat Charlie
My next car's apparently going to be coal fired. ...

My next car's apparently going to be coal fired.

With baby harp seal upholstery.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-07-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,039
Posted By RedDevil
A small engine can get you up to speed fast...

A small engine can get you up to speed fast enough if you are willing to rev it.
My '85 1.3 liter Civic was willing to rev, and so was I. We left many commuting racer boys behind. It had just a 71...
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