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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-06-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 118,450
Posted By Piwoslaw
Goodbye Kammback:(

Today I permanently removed the Kammback.

The immediate reason I removed it is that this week Svieta is due for the annual technical exam, which cannot be passed with homemade additions like...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 10-10-2015, 09:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,243
Posted By MVetter
Just wanted to pop in and say that dad's recovery...

Just wanted to pop in and say that dad's recovery has been slow but good. He was transferred to a hospital much closer to home several weeks ago and has been in various forms of therapy (mental,...
Forum: The Lounge 07-14-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By Cd
YKYAEM when you see this ad at the store counter,...

YKYAEM when you see this ad at the store counter, and have the urge to add some creative graffiti :


http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/monkeyb17/pedaluppulsedown.jpg...
Forum: The Lounge 04-20-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By Fat Charlie
YKYAEM when you think about changes to the glide...

YKYAEM when you think about changes to the glide characteristics of your car.

And when you're complaining about too many cylinders when you say:
Forum: The Lounge 04-04-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By Piwoslaw
It's not silence - It's listening to how...

It's not silence - It's listening to how everything in your car is working - engine rpms & load, wheel bearings, dragging brakes, etc.
Forum: The Lounge 04-01-2015, 03:04 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By D.O.G.
YKYAEM (and a geek) when - While watching a...

YKYAEM (and a geek) when -

While watching a re-run of Star Trek TNG (Booby Trap) on TV, you get excited because Captain Picard has to “pulse and glide” the Enterprise out of an asteroid field,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-18-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,551
Posted By redneck
Structurally, the boat tail is still strong and...

Structurally, the boat tail is still strong and doing great. The foam covering is holding up fairly well considering that it's exposed to the elements 24/7. There is some cracking and degrading of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,355
Posted By Cd
Some CFD flow images of the car, and some of a...

Some CFD flow images of the car, and some of a standard car without the aero modifications : http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/monkeyb17/hgg5.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-29-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,551
Posted By redneck
. I thought I'd give another little update. ...

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I thought I'd give another little update.

After returning home from my spring trip, I drove the car very little.


Local short trips.

624.6 mi 10.26 gal (US) 60.88 mpg (US)
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-16-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,615
Posted By aerohead
Receiver-hitch boat tail

Here is a rendering from back in 2004.
The Stowaway II offered the elongation which would allow boat-tailing,and there would be the utility of additional cargo space without resorting to a roof rack...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2014, 11:12 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 75,928
Posted By Insight for life
The Bible is the ultimate treasure map/...

The Bible is the ultimate treasure map/ instruction manual.! Also remember, you attract who you are.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-06-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,551
Posted By redneck
Update...

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It's been a year since I installed the boat tail and I'm pleased to say that it has held up and performed well. However, there is still room for more improvement. Not to mention, the lack of any...
Forum: Hybrids 05-03-2014, 11:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,831
Posted By SoobieOut
I have been happy with my 2006 HCH II. No issues...

I have been happy with my 2006 HCH II. No issues and get 45 to 50 MPG US with every tank.

Had it for 4 years now. I agree with the comments, the brakes are touchy and the CVT can jerk a bit at...
Forum: The Lounge 05-01-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By bennelson
You know you are an Ecomodder when you get...

You know you are an Ecomodder when you get married and don't allow tin cans to be tied to the back of the car because of the increased drag from both aerodynamics and rolling resistance.

A "Just...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-26-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 256,519
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Today I picked up the windshield, and the full...

Today I picked up the windshield, and the full wiper system, and the vent bezel!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/NeilBlanchard/CarBEN%20EV%20Concept/th_DSC_3117_zps50470dd4.jpg...
Forum: Success Stories 09-26-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,131
Posted By cbaber
Just filled up and recorded my personal best of...

Just filled up and recorded my personal best of 52 MPG. I've got the tires at sidewall max pressure, and removed the power steering. The recent removal of power steering allowed me to jump across the...
Forum: The Lounge 09-17-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By UltArc
You Know You're An EcoModder when ... you...

You Know You're An EcoModder when ...
you slowly prowl around home repair stores examining random items that could make useful ecomods.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-30-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 141,058
Posted By Frank Lee
I can totally get behind this one; there are no...

I can totally get behind this one; there are no grandiose plans to market to rich people, no baseless performance claims, no reliance on unicorn technology, no huge naive assumptions about building...
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-26-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 256,519
Posted By mikeyjd
Dear Neil, We all think this is an awesome...

Dear Neil,

We all think this is an awesome project. Please don't compromise on materials.
Forum: The Lounge 07-12-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By NachtRitter
Would love to overhear a discussion between...

Would love to overhear a discussion between Diesel Dave and a Prius driver as the two of them end up parking next to each other at the store (or wherever)...

DD: How do you like your Prius? Get...
Forum: The Lounge 07-09-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By Jakins
YKYAEM: "WTF! no turn signal?? i can do that...

YKYAEM: "WTF! no turn signal?? i can do that while turning my engine off, shifting into neutral, taking a 40 mph 90 degree turn while holding a double gulp of gatorade between my legs! without power...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-30-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,551
Posted By MetroMPG
Fun, fun, fun! Welcome to the club boat...

Fun, fun, fun!

Welcome to the club boat tail! :)

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-30-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,551
Posted By redneck
Boat tail - Redneck style...

Well, I couldn't stand it anymore. After seeing the results of the other boat tailed vehicles here on the site, I decided it was time to jump in the pool and join the party...:)

It may not be as...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-06-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 15,486
Posted By MetroMPG
That's where I disagree. If someone wants to...

That's where I disagree.

If someone wants to slap something they made on their own car and doesn't care about properly testing it, that's ultimately their own problem.

But when someone is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-04-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 244,635
Posted By echo-francis
Update : I did 93 MPG coming back from south...

Update :
I did 93 MPG coming back from south of Montreal :
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-echo-francis-albums-echo-troll-2-picture5017-img-0224.jpg

I filled up recently and did 65.23 MPG....
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