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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-17-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,394
Posted By RPM
For highway fuel economy honestly you're better...

For highway fuel economy honestly you're better off keeping the stock wheels. Lightweight ones won't help on that particular front.

If you want to mod you could install some moon disks. Aero...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-16-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,394
Posted By RPM
Hello there! It was with great surprise that I...

Hello there! It was with great surprise that I received an email warning me there was a new reply to this almost decade-old thread. Time really does fly! :eek:



It's been too long for me to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-22-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 28,962
Posted By RPM
So much prettier than the red car! That rear...

So much prettier than the red car! That rear spoiler is sexy! This is more my kind of car.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-18-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,010
Posted By RPM
Made it back into the top 10 today, so I might as...

Made it back into the top 10 today, so I might as well post during the roughly 15 minutes I'll stay there. :)

My story is slightly different than most because my car isn't really ecomodded. For...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-05-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 31,570
Posted By RPM
This is how they measure rolling resistance in...

This is how they measure rolling resistance in Europe (page 58): http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/main/wp29/wp29regs/r117rev.2E.pdf

Is it a good procedure (I don't know enough about tires...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-04-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,671
Posted By RPM
Looks like a nice usable ride height. :thumbup: ...

Looks like a nice usable ride height. :thumbup:
Do you happen to have a picture of the rear Tein springs? I am curious. According to your picture the fronts use a truly progressive design unlike...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-30-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,383
Posted By RPM
Tire manufacturers specify a recommended rim...

Tire manufacturers specify a recommended rim width range for each tire size. A 185/70 R14 tire typically requires a minimum rim width of 5". In this case, 4" wheels are a liability and something I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-25-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,466
Posted By RPM
Stepping down from a B segment car into an A...

Stepping down from a B segment car into an A segment car will feel quite awkward. Please test drive the Alto before committing to a purchase.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,753
Posted By RPM
Thanks for the info. They really went all out...

Thanks for the info. They really went all out then! Must be quite the noisy car.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,726
Posted By RPM
Where I live temperatures fluctuate between 5 and...

Where I live temperatures fluctuate between 5 and 35 degrees celsius, resulting in a 15% change in fuel economy. It is so much easier to do well in Summer. The car coasts much farther, no water on...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-18-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By RPM
Hope this helps: Nasza oferta w rozmiarze 195/65...

Hope this helps: Nasza oferta w rozmiarze 195/65 15 Opony letnie - oponytanio.pl...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-14-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,067
Posted By RPM
OP, please be mindful of the load index. Smaller...

OP, please be mindful of the load index. Smaller sizes aren't usually made to carry high loads and therefore might not be appropriate for your vehicle. It is a safety issue.

Further reading:...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-13-2015, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,446
Posted By RPM
Kudos to you then! It was pretty easy to get over...

Kudos to you then! It was pretty easy to get over 40 MPG on my S2000 so I reckon a Miata shouldn't be any worse. It'll just be more work than a more efficient car (i.e. slower speeds, more P&G, etc),...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,878
Posted By RPM
My tires are rated at 51 psi but I don't go above...

My tires are rated at 51 psi but I don't go above 36 psi because the ride becomes intolerable. YMMV depending on how well you tolerate a harsh ride, tire compound/construction and wall size. So I say...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-29-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,220
Posted By RPM
The energy efficiency rating in the EU tyre label...

The energy efficiency rating in the EU tyre label is a function of the Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC), defined in the attached table.

Source:...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-29-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,394
Posted By RPM
My experience with lightweight wheels

Hi everyone, I replaced the stock wheels on my Civic with some lightweight ones. The specs are:
- Stock: 15"x6" +45, 7.8 Kg
- Light: 15"x7", +40, 5 Kg

I kept the same exact tires.

The...
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