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Forum: The Lounge 04-21-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 141
Posted By Piwoslaw
Cars overloaded with electronics

I need to rant/vent about the growing amount of electronics in cars.

As much as some amount of electronics arguably improves safety (eg ABS) and environmental impact (fuel and emissions control),...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-18-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By brucepick
Gasoline Fumes, your prediction turned out to be...

Gasoline Fumes, your prediction turned out to be absolutely correct!

Do you have any photos of Steven's Porsche or my Insight, from the event?
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-18-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By brucepick
Congratulations to Steven (UltArc) for his...

Congratulations to Steven (UltArc) for his best-in-class win, driving a 2014 Porsche 911, achieving 42.6 mpg on the track. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: The EPA "combined" estimate for 2014 911 is 21...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-18-2024, 01:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 352
Posted By Ecky
This is the first I've seen of them having a...

This is the first I've seen of them having a different final drive ratio. That's probably for the best in such a hilly country.

Here's a comparison of the gear ratios, if that is in fact true:
...
Forum: The Lounge 04-17-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 28,992
Posted By MetroMPG
WOW! That's a fantastic photo!! Nice work. ...

WOW! That's a fantastic photo!! Nice work.



I unfortunately forgot my binoculars, so I didn't get to see any details in the corona. I was hoping to see a prominence.


Question: (I know...
Forum: The Lounge 04-15-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 28,992
Posted By MetroMPG
April 8 total eclipse - anybody else see it?

Did anybody else get to see it?


This was my first total eclipse, and it was pretty amazing.



It clouded over in my little city about an hour before totality, so we raced down the freeway...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-15-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By Vman455
Nice write-up, and nice mileage--that's in the...

Nice write-up, and nice mileage--that's in the 911? Fantastic numbers if so.

That's always the issue--dealing with other traffic. It seems like half the people every year have no idea what they're...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-14-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By UltArc
I always plan on doing a recap of the GGP, and...

I always plan on doing a recap of the GGP, and pretty much never do. I get home and get back into the swing of things and that's that. Maybe since I'm sick and just laying around, I'm motivated this...
Forum: Success Stories 04-13-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 82
Posted By Gringo-Gaucho
honda civic VX Distributor issue repaired

The Symptom- intermittent misfire/hiccup(especially once at temp), low power resulting in poor drive-ability, frequent stalling when attempting to take off. High idle, and eventually, no start...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-13-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 28,912
Posted By to_achu
I have a 2017 Prius Prime that I drove in hybrid...

I have a 2017 Prius Prime that I drove in hybrid mode mostly last Saturday for 190 miles and averaged 74 mpg, incredible. I drove about 5000 miles this year and only had to fill my gas tank 3 times.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2024, 04:35 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,316
Posted By Ecky
Small update: I installed some window wind...

Small update:

I installed some window wind deflectors which reduce buffeting significantly when the windows are down, or partway down. They also noticeably drop wind noise when the top is up,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-09-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 125
Posted By Piwoslaw
They are like small Kammbacks. If the angles are...

They are like small Kammbacks. If the angles are correct, they could slightly reduce the wake area at the rear.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-08-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By UltArc
It's almost here!! I haven't heard from Bob since...

It's almost here!! I haven't heard from Bob since the first email send out, I should check in with him.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-22-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By brucepick
:D :) :eek: :) :D

:D :) :eek: :) :D
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,367
Posted By CigaR007
Arduino UNO-based Active Grille Block

I have been working on integrating an active grille into the fibreglass partial grille block.

I went the COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) route as to speed up the construction. The grille vane...
Forum: Success Stories 03-15-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By BlueCoast
New PB! Finally Above 70mpg(US)

I just pumped 27.36L into my 2014 Toyota Aqua (JDM Prius C) after 858.5km on the odometer's trip meter. This equates to 3.19L/100km (73.78mpg(US)). I achieved this by adjusting my driving habits,...
Forum: The Lounge 03-10-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 19,697
Posted By Xist
Jimbo installed a supercharger, dramatically improving performance, and got up to 74 MPG.

I don't have any idea what it was and I haven't tried to find out.

I only heard it that one time.

I just hope I don't hear the ghost of Christmases past for the final! :)

That looks...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-04-2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By Grant-53
The weather here has been exceptionally warm this...

The weather here has been exceptionally warm this year.
Forum: For Sale 03-02-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 181
Posted By MPGlider
2000-2006 Honda Insight OEM Wheels

Original 14" wheels for a 2000-2006 Honda Insight. Also fits other Honda models with similar four lug pattern. Includes middle covers. Will need a new set of tires. Asking $150.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 02-24-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By UltArc
I'll be there!! Also hoping for no snow, since...

I'll be there!! Also hoping for no snow, since I'm planning to switch to the summer shoes.

The boot was tough with slow traffic ahead of time.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 02-03-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By brucepick
It's official - I'll be there. I hope a few...

It's official - I'll be there.
I hope a few other Ecomodders can also be there!

I signed up using the Green Grand Prix web site, and also made a hotel reservation at our favorite hotel up there. ...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-19-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,862
Posted By brucepick
2024 Green Grand Prix: April 12 at Watkins Glen International

The 2024 Green Grand Prix will be on Fricay April 12th at Watkins Glen, in upstate NY. We hope a few of us can be there again this year. It's always a great event!

I'm still working on getting...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 01-19-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 990
Posted By MetroMPG
Server maintenance tomorrow 2 PM EST (Sat., Jan. 20)

FYI, the server will be offline briefly tomorrow around 2 PM EST.

The admin says "it's routine... shouldn't be any problems."

Tim and I are going to be keeping an eye on things, but...

If...
Forum: Introductions 01-17-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By Eisberg
Hello there from germany!

Hi everybody,

I have been a passive reader of ecomodder over the past 2 years and tried one or two driving techniques out on my past cars which worked wonders on my daily commute.

During summer...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-11-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By CapriRacer
There's 2 schools of thought: 1) To...

There's 2 schools of thought:

1) To maximize the grip in snow, you want the largest footprint possible - and that means low pressures.

2) You want to penetrate through the snow to get down to...
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