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Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-25-2013, 10:05 AM
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Forum: The Lounge 10-25-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,136
Posted By slowmover
Let's see . . this country has not created a...

Let's see . . this country has not created a single "family wage" job since 1999, student debt loan is astronomical . . and the AHCA will drain another $3k annually from a 20-something . . money he...
Forum: The Lounge 10-20-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,136
Posted By brucey
I watched this and all I could think is: "I...

I watched this and all I could think is:

"I am a man child that doesn't want to take responsibility for myself or my actions. I would rather watch cartoons."
Forum: The Lounge 10-20-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,136
Posted By nemo
Is it an aversion to getting one's hands dirty or...

Is it an aversion to getting one's hands dirty or is it they have no experience because no no one around them does it and every one talks about how hard and complicated these new cars are?
Forum: The Lounge 10-20-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,136
Posted By Frank Lee
They'd rather spend $400/mo out of their $500/mo...

They'd rather spend $400/mo out of their $500/mo budgets for wireless services. :rolleyes:
Forum: The Lounge 10-19-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,136
Posted By user removed
Maybe his first car should have been a Toyota...

Maybe his first car should have been a Toyota Echo, instead of a Rodeo, but if he thinks accidents are inevitable, then I'd rather not have him on the highway near myself.

regards
Mech
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-15-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,838
Posted By user removed
If you post a truly novel, patentable idea, on a...

If you post a truly novel, patentable idea, on a public forum, then any chance you had of getting a patent just vanished.

File a provisional application, followed by a complete application, within...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-15-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,838
Posted By cbaber
The garage page for the car says: I'm...

The garage page for the car says:



I'm starting to believe this is not a serious project. I also read some of your other posts, claiming this one small simple mod will improve your fuel economy...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-15-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,838
Posted By Frank Lee
The details.... must be -- hidden... in the --...

The details.... must be -- hidden... in the -- Morse Coding...!
Forum: The Lounge 10-15-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,729
Posted By RedDevil
A company typically has a manager of...

A company typically has a manager of communication who convinces the board that the employees are to drive 'green' company cars. Mine does.
Governments meddle with taxes to boost 'green' sales. Mine...
Forum: The Lounge 10-13-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,729
Posted By 2000mc
but the more you guzzle the more you can save ...

but the more you guzzle the more you can save

13 civic hf - 33mpg combined - 3.0 gal/100miles
13 civic hybrid - 44mpg combined - 2.3gal/100miles

13 escalade awd - 15mpg combined -...
Forum: The Lounge 10-05-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By pgfpro
For what its worth I have been running E85 and...

For what its worth I have been running E85 and E98 for eight years now without any issues in a 1990, 1991, 1993, Talon all stock tank lines and fuel system.

Also two Honda's a 1994 and a 1992...
Forum: The Lounge 10-03-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By Frank Lee
Are you serious? :confused: Are the...

Are you serious? :confused:

Are the inspections random? No? Well then fill it with regular before you go. CEL goes off, "problem" solved.

That negative energy balance bullisht is about three...
Forum: The Lounge 10-03-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By IamIan
Although I read that same line being repeated...

Although I read that same line being repeated over and over ... I don't see it lining up.

Sure there are different ways to produce ethanol... and they all are not the same.

Just a quick look at...
Forum: The Lounge 10-03-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By Frank Lee
It has been quite a long time since I owned...

It has been quite a long time since I owned anything with a warranty! ;)

That said, fuel systems have been ethanol resistant since 1989 so whatever I have from then to new enough to have a...
Forum: The Lounge 10-03-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By IamIan
Even if it is a ~30% loss of MPG ... isn't it...

Even if it is a ~30% loss of MPG ... isn't it still a net benefit when regular costs ~46% more $ per gallon ?
Forum: The Lounge 09-14-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By Frank Lee
All I know is, I dropped the gas tank on my '92...

All I know is, I dropped the gas tank on my '92 to replace the fuel pump; I've been running lots of straight E85 through it and it looked as new and clean as a whistle as the day it was made.
...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 09-11-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 26,521
Posted By minispeed
Short production runs are not just for extra...

Short production runs are not just for extra profit, or to screw anyone over. Repair/replacement part costs and future profit projections are factored into new car design and pricing. If you kept...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 09-11-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 26,521
Posted By minispeed
So you want someone to step up and sell new cars,...

So you want someone to step up and sell new cars, with new car engineering costs, to your specification, to new car buyers who don't want that product and then they can drive it and depreciate the...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 09-09-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 26,521
Posted By jamesqf
Yes, and I can do that any month I decide to...

Yes, and I can do that any month I decide to completely fill the tank of my Honda Insight. (The cheap stations have discounts for cash, and accept bills, so I only put in $20 at a time - currently...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 09-09-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 26,521
Posted By UltArc
A lot of us stick with simple things. As...

A lot of us stick with simple things. As mentioned, aerodynamic changes, gearing, more elbow grease than messing with ECUs. You are welcome to do some searches, which surely you are familiar with...
Forum: The Lounge 09-03-2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By pgfpro
I have no problem with Ethanol blend fuel. ...

I have no problem with Ethanol blend fuel.

Its all I use and I have seen no gain in 100% gasoline on my car.
Forum: The Lounge 09-02-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By Frank Lee
I have decades of records burning "gasohol"...

I have decades of records burning "gasohol" because that's basically all that was available in my state since the late '70s.
Forum: The Lounge 08-24-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By RedDevil
Why is coffee ...

Maybe there is a market for Starcents? ;)
Forum: The Lounge 08-23-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 26,767
Posted By Frank Lee
Ironic; was just having a related discussion:...

Ironic; was just having a related discussion: Serf drives 60 miles one way to stupid job that pays $12/hr in a SUV/PU that gets 15mpg. 120 miles/day @ 15 mpg = 8 gallons/day, x $3.50/g = $28/day...
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