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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-02-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By COcyclist
Your Jetta is gas and mine is a diesel but you...

Your Jetta is gas and mine is a diesel but you can look at some of the photos of my car for some of the aero mods I did. You may not want to cover the exhaust pipe because the gasoline version runs...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-26-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By ECO-AKJ
Side Air Bag

I don't know how Nissan or VW are, but in Fords, if you remove one airbag from the system, it will set a light and the airbags won't deploy in the event of an accident.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-25-2023, 09:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By Nissandriver
Kudos young man! Eff you! If you want...

Kudos young man!



Eff you! If you want the ultimate in safety get a 3 or 5 point harness.

Is that humorous too?
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,164
Posted By Blacktree
Last night, I installed Grille Block 2.0. It's...

Last night, I installed Grille Block 2.0. It's basically just a piece of sheet plastic attached to the backside of the upper grille. I used black plastic, to make it stealthy. It's 1/16" thick ABS. I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By JSH
Running rich can kill a catalyst.

Running rich can kill a catalyst.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-30-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By Blacktree
The P0420 could be related to the gassy smell,...

The P0420 could be related to the gassy smell, but shouldn't affect engine management. The P0420 usually means the catalyst or the downstream O2 sensor is bad. The ECU doesn't use the downstream O2...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-26-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,164
Posted By Blacktree
Here's a photo of the stock mirror next to the...

Here's a photo of the stock mirror next to the sport bike one. The size difference is noticeable.

https://i.imgur.com/E8RaxZY.jpg

But you're probably here to see photos of the new mirrors...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-25-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,164
Posted By Blacktree
I was able to paint the mirror bases today. I...

I was able to paint the mirror bases today. I waited until the paint was dry to the touch, and attached the sport bike mirrors. They already look much better than the other ones. Here are a couple...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-24-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By Blacktree
Unfortunately, the gas engines in these cars...

Unfortunately, the gas engines in these cars aren't very fuel efficient. For good fuel economy from the factory, you'd have to get a TDI.

But since your fuel economy is fairly low, marginal...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-23-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,164
Posted By Blacktree
The fiberglass layup is complete. These parts are...

The fiberglass layup is complete. These parts are pretty simple, which makes it easier. I also decided to use thin glass cloth (4 oz), because it's more flexible and conforms to the surface better....
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-22-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,164
Posted By Blacktree
Hey guys! I decided to do the fiberglass work in...

Hey guys! I decided to do the fiberglass work in 2 parts. First, I'm going to fill all the holes in the existing piece. Then I'm going to put a thin layer of fiberglass over it, to bind everything...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-13-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By JSH
I had a 2003 Jetta Wagon TDI with a 5 speed. I...

I had a 2003 Jetta Wagon TDI with a 5 speed. I did a grill block on mine on the middle grill opening. If I remember correctly it has 2 horizontal fins to make 3 openings and I blocked 2 of them. ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-31-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By Piotrsko
"P0420 Code: Meaning, Causes & How To Fix It |...

"P0420 Code: Meaning, Causes & How To Fix It | Mechanic Base
Mar 17, 2023The P0420 code indicates that the ECM has detected underperformance of the catalytic converter's efficiency on Bank 1. It can...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-30-2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By Caddylackn
Get a Scan Gauge II or Scan Gauge E; This will...

Get a Scan Gauge II or Scan Gauge E; This will teach you where all your gas mileage drops come from and your mpg gains. Set the gauge up to show boost, instantaneous mpg, and trip mpg. Drive to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-29-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By freebeard
Low is relative. I had to raise my Superbeetle to...

Low is relative. I had to raise my Superbeetle to 3 1/2" at the tow hook to clear bunp strips.

Air dams point downward and restrict air under the car. Splitters point forward and provide...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-29-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,477
Posted By ECO-AKJ
Some of the things that don't cost much: Air...

Some of the things that don't cost much:

Air up the tires to max sidewall or slightly below

Get an OBD adapter that will pair with your phone and download the Torque app or Dash Command.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-16-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,791
Posted By mjboks
Truck aero cap

I have been wanted to get an aero cap for my truck for a while now. I used the ecomodder tool to get an idea of what it should look like.

33576

.Here's the proof of concept from xps foam, glue...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-29-2016, 05:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,227
Posted By oil pan 4
How much power does it take to turn an alternator

This gives you an idea of how much:
Mopar Engines - Power Vs. Luxury - Mopar Muscle Magazine (http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1307-mopar-engines-power-vs-luxury/)
(found originally by t vargo)...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-24-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 32,396
Posted By jamesqf
Better yet is when someone speeds past you and...

Better yet is when someone speeds past you and slams on their brakes at the red, only to have it turn green just as they come to a full stop - so you zip past them in the other lane accelerating from...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,070
Posted By dfeldt91
I can definitely tell the acceleration is much...

I can definitely tell the acceleration is much better. I live near an intersection where you must turn out onto a highway and there is a ton of traffic so you must really lean into the gas. I'll give...
Forum: The Lounge 06-02-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,954
Posted By Mustang Dave
Sorry about my late entry - I just found this...

Sorry about my late entry - I just found this thread.

Lonesome Trail, welcome aboard from a fellow Mustang owner and Coyote owner and Arizona resident.

In my experience, the old hot-rodding...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-26-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Yes, here's that video: ...

Yes, here's that video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9k1KaoNDHw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9k1KaoNDHw)
Forum: The Lounge 01-15-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By Fat Charlie
I am serious. And don't call me Shirley.

We had a car come in this morning with an odd squeaking noise. Brakes? Shocks? No, muffler bearings. Yep, it's a real part.



The actuator sounds like a thermostat in your house clicking on,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-24-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,315
Posted By aerohead
roller rockers

They're expensive,but they make a measurable reduction in engine friction.
Ford chose them for their Mustang engine many years ago as part of their friction reducing strategy.
*low tension piston...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-14-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,891
Posted By aerohead
blunt vs pointy drag in images

Here are some images I gleaned from drag tables
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/scan6_2.jpg (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/aerohead2/media/scan6_2.jpg.html)...
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