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Old 05-16-2008, 06:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Talking Big thanks to all who keep this site running!

A big "WHOOP WHOOP" !
Here's to you, Mr. ecosite maintainers! the donation was nothing compared to the insight (no pun) and education I have gained from this site. I easily saved enough to make the donation!


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how it was done...

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as of feb. 09, still holding up great with new owner,
who has since re-geared the rear end and gets nearly 40 MPG!
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Old 05-16-2008, 07:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Vegan Powa! - '91 CRX DX
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90 day: 66.52 mpg (US)
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Thank you, sir! We've got a lot of interesting coals in the fire, just looking for the time to keep getting the work done!
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Old 05-19-2008, 01:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Metro
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90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 107.11 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 83.36 mpg (US)
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Thanks, kevlar! It's lots of work, but fun too.
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Shooting Star - '95 metro
90 day: 59.91 mpg (US)

Blue Z - '07 350Z coupe
90 day: 34.13 mpg (US)

HUFFER - '98 Riviera Super Charged
90 day: 30.69 mpg (US)

Kandy, Flake-n-Flames - '96 Riviera Base
90 day: 32.13 mpg (US)
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A big "WHOOP WHOOP" !
Here's to you, Mr. ecosite maintainers! the donation was nothing compared to the insight (no pun) and education I have gained from this site. I easily saved enough to make the donation!

YES, ABSOLUTELY....THANK YOU SO MUCH !! I don't know how you guy's do it ! The amount of time you have wraped up in starting it and maintaining it....I couldn't imagine. The amount of info on this site is fantastic! And the amount of people's knowledge and experience combined is....it's it's great. You all should be very proud! You guy's started something.....you know.......It's going to get bigger and bigger.

One year anniverary coming up !!!! ....I hope more people jump on this thread to thank you ! Thanks again!
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
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90 day: 33.12 mpg (US)

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Thank you and keep up the good work! It's great to have a place like ecomodder. It's different, and I like it that way.
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:43 PM   #6 (permalink)
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TANK the fifth - '02 S10 Crew Cab 4x4 LS
90 day: 20.13 mpg (US)
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DITTO, DITTO, DITTO......

Thanks for putting together lots of good information in a very usable forum.
I know I have gained from it tremendously already.
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Old 08-05-2008, 12:30 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Indeed. It's rare to see mods not only listen but participate in the community while keeping things loose. Also big props to them for keeping down the troll population.

Oh, and to keep this on topic-in forum: I set a new FE milestone for myself at 43mpg. Yeah, yeah, small potatoes for most of you but coming from 2+ yrs of 33mpg, it's very exciting to me!!!

And in other news, yes, window mesh is very "solid" at speed... I tested them on a tennis racket vs one without and though both had appreciable force at speeds from 35 to 45 mph, the racket covered with mesh was FAR more opaque to the wind. I would not have believed it had I not felt it myself. Definitely going to try and figure out a way to put that on my lower block now!!!

(followed by more testing to see if it actually makes a difference)
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Old 08-05-2008, 01:53 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Olivia - '03 Vibe base
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Echos on all the good things said above.

Thank-You, all you Green Star Guys !

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Old 08-05-2008, 04:16 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Workride - '07 Aveo5 SVE
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Thank You. I didn't know how to do what I have accomplished, still wouldn't if not for ecomodder.com. My old hobby forums have dropped by the wayside and I find myself drawn back here several times a day.


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Old 08-05-2008, 11:27 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Christine - '98 Metro Base
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I also like to share what I enjoy and do my part in helping advertise this site where I can without spamming or posting adverts.

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