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Forum: Hybrids 11-23-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 61,365
Posted By cowmeat
I love the Volt, which really is an amazing car,...

I love the Volt, which really is an amazing car, but . . . . .

In reality both of my Volts have had catastrophic issues that not only left me stranded, but if they weren't covered under warranty...
Forum: Hybrids 07-22-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Bill the Engineer
FINALLY! IT'S DONE! We have the KEYS! AMEN! ...

FINALLY! IT'S DONE! We have the KEYS! AMEN!

Now the fun of moving begins!
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-23-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 30,336
Posted By 67-ls1
She’s a runner!! I’ve been driving it for...

She’s a runner!!
I’ve been driving it for awhile now. Very happy with the way it turned out. 3,260 lbs with a full 20 gallon tank so I missed getting under 3k.
I’m working on fitting an air dam to...
Forum: Hybrids 03-07-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Bill the Engineer
All is well. House is about 2-1/2 months from...

All is well. House is about 2-1/2 months from being done. Here is a view looking out from the Firebrid's future garage.
Forum: Hybrids 02-23-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 61,365
Posted By cowmeat
I never paid much attention to the estimated...

I never paid much attention to the estimated gas-only miles since I rarely use any gas, but I couldn't plug in at work last week and drove close to 200 miles on gas. When I filled up tonight it gave...
Forum: Hybrids 12-02-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Xist
Every pool is endless if you are a bad enough...

Every pool is endless if you are a bad enough swimmer.
Forum: Hybrids 09-10-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 61,365
Posted By cowmeat
I got the Volt back today - it turned out to be...

I got the Volt back today - it turned out to be an engine control ignition relay that shorted out. It had thrown the code P16A7, so says the warranty paperwork.
I drove it back from the shop with...
Forum: Hybrids 06-17-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Bill the Engineer
First draft elevation views. ...

First draft elevation views.
...
Forum: Hybrids 05-25-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Finally got the initial "check" copies of the...

Finally got the initial "check" copies of the house plans.

So far it looks almost identical to my sketch. That's a good thing.
Forum: Hybrids 03-08-2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Since I can't work on the real project, I've been...

Since I can't work on the real project, I've been playing around with photos instead. I think adding a black racing stripe on the extra metal under the doors will disguise them nicely.
...
Forum: Hybrids 11-07-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,209
Posted By Hoopie
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pr...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8237-a8ef6876-8765-4c37-9009-70c2b3baef05.jpeg

Started chopping the floor on the Prius. Taking 11” out behind the seats. Taking my...
Forum: Hybrids 10-01-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,209
Posted By Hoopie
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pr...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8229-53a195e8-3965-4c1f-8013-ceb550a8581f.jpeg
Forum: Hybrids 09-17-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 73,209
Posted By Hoopie
First attempt

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-pria+ghia-picture8210-9ad04c38-baf2-48f5-95c0-a0a3da988d92.jpeg

I need to adjust the core support location a bit. Getting closer though.
Forum: Hybrids 04-30-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Xist
Bill, are you even an Ecomodder?! Where is your...

Bill, are you even an Ecomodder?! Where is your duct tape?! :)
Forum: Hybrids 03-08-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 61,365
Posted By cowmeat
Two eco cars hanging together at work . . . ...

Two eco cars hanging together at work . . .

My son is still driving my old Insight Turtle, and it just turned over 240,000 miles not too long ago. He is still getting around 70 mpg and the IMA is...
Forum: Hybrids 11-17-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 61,365
Posted By cowmeat
***UPDATE*** I didn't wait for tomorrow...

***UPDATE***

I didn't wait for tomorrow before charging it at work, I went back out and plugged it in right after the president of the company okayed it. I had to fiddle with the menu for a minute...
Forum: Hybrids 11-05-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Firebrid Project Update: Fantastic day out...

Firebrid Project Update:

Fantastic day out in the garage today. The weather was warm and the promised rain stayed away until dinner time. I'll let the photos speak for themselves this time.
...
Forum: Hybrids 10-27-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Took Friday off because the weather is relatively...

Took Friday off because the weather is relatively nice. Saturday and Sunday are supposed to be damp and cold.

Started off the morning working on the new gas door area. My late Dad must be smiling...
Forum: Hybrids 10-02-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Measure twice , cut once... or in my case,...

Measure twice , cut once... or in my case, measure lots of times because I can't remember what the number was the last time I measured it...

I discovered on Saturday that there is a lower firewall...
Forum: Hybrids 09-26-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 156,490
Posted By Hoopie
Mpg

Finally fixed the multi function display. Took a little test drive and averaged 36 MPGs.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-hoopie-albums-1946+chevy+hybrid+truck-picture7863-img-6251.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-16-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 298,861
Posted By Vman455
Starting to rough in the shape with saws: ...

Starting to rough in the shape with saws:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vman455-albums-prius+tail-picture7842-20170916-110743.jpg

Tail lights and license plate lights arrived this week, and...
Forum: Hybrids 08-28-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 327,533
Posted By Galane
"Behind the Bondo" should be a show on Speed TV....

"Behind the Bondo" should be a show on Speed TV. :)
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-22-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 33,332
Posted By MetroMPG
Let the ecomodding begin

It's legal!

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22479&stc=1&d=1503433775
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 298,861
Posted By Vman455
The box frame is now screwed and glued: ...

The box frame is now screwed and glued:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vman455-albums-prius+tail-picture7822-20170817-123448.jpg
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-07-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 33,332
Posted By MetroMPG
Rust repair progress

I made some progress this weekend!

I borrowed some steel boat stands to get the car up nice and high to work underneath:
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