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Forum: DIY / How-to 04-11-2016, 05:49 AM
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Views: 5,065
Posted By maczo
The one that I used would almost surely sag and...

The one that I used would almost surely sag and get punctured easily, if not backed with a solid surface, it was pretty thin.

I am still using these BTW and there are no signs of wear. I also...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-07-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By gumby79
Dead men tell no tells .

Dead men tell no tells .
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-07-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
It might be more of a fear because I never tried...

It might be more of a fear because I never tried it. But anyway, maybe I'd feel more confident to try it in a car fitted with carbon-ceramic brakes :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-06-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By Daox
I have never heard of anyone having brake...

I have never heard of anyone having brake overheating issues with smooth wheel covers. You still have the spokes inside the wheel acting as a fan as well as the rotor itself with the fan built into...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-06-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
The only thing that still makes me somewhat...

The only thing that still makes me somewhat afraid of smooth wheel covers is an eventual decrease on the air flow to cool the brakes.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-06-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By spacemanspif
Paper delivery around me is the type that are...

Paper delivery around me is the type that are thrown from the car to the bottom of the driveway. Are you stopping and running up to each door to deliver? Or does the route just have that many stop...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-01-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By gumby79
How about finding /building a set of active...

How about finding /building a set of active shutters for the top. And just tap into the control circuit for the stock lower shutters. Just an idea.
Gumby stay flexible.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-27-2016, 12:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
With so many nuts and bolts, it's still somewhat...

With so many nuts and bolts, it's still somewhat surprising that people don't look at that nut behind the steering wheel while trying to find some "miraculous" way to improve fuel savings :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2016, 05:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Try to avoid carrying dead weight, that is one of...

Try to avoid carrying dead weight, that is one of the most effective tricks to enhance city MPG.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-23-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By Daox
Welcome to the site.

Welcome to the site.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-23-2016, 02:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By TimV
My mom has an 1.4L benzine with an 5 speed manual...

My mom has an 1.4L benzine with an 5 speed manual transmission. And she gets with no highway and an distance of 16k (10miles) an fuel consumption of 4,9 to 5,5l/100km (58 to 51mpg).

No hypermiling...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By mcrews
welcome!!! Air up the tire to 40+psi.

welcome!!!

Air up the tire to 40+psi.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By user removed
Williamsburg Va here, welcome aboard. Are you...

Williamsburg Va here, welcome aboard. Are you close to Williamsburg?

regards
mech
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,313
Posted By cowmeat
Dang, and I thought my 40 mile route was bad . ....

Dang, and I thought my 40 mile route was bad . . .

Then again, I was delivering in a late 90's Land Rover Discovery, so those 40 miles equaled 4 gallons of gas a night :eek:

Welcome to the...
Forum: Success Stories 03-12-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,915
Posted By bentring
Talking Success or not? Only time will tell... (got a Versa Note 5spd to replace Ford F250)

So a few weeks ago I asked for opinions (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/hi-folks-market-new-vehicle-31041.html) on what you folks thought about what kind of vehicle I should use for work. ...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-21-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,065
Posted By maczo
Grille block using cutting board and adhesive foil. No zip-ties!

Hi,

I'd like to share my mini project in hope of inspiring others.

One of the most common mods here, the grille block, has been done so many times and with so many different materials and...
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