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Forum: EcoModding Central

06-10-2015, 06:32 PM

Replies: 67

Vw pickup MAX mpg build!

Views: 12,812

Posted By mnmarcus

Should... taper to a point. Don't know if the...

Should... taper to a point. Don't know if the vdub in Hucho's does.

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

07-24-2011, 12:13 AM

Replies: 505

How do you handle EXTREME tailgaters?

Views: 102,771

Posted By mnmarcus

I've been in more than a couple of...

I've been in more than a couple of confrontations, and the majority of the time (if I was a little more level headed) I could have and should have diffused the situation by walking away, letting the...

Forum: Aerodynamics

06-27-2011, 12:25 PM

Replies: 26

Lifted truck for better aero...?

Views: 6,890

Posted By mnmarcus

Do it and let us know the A-B-A results. I...

Do it and let us know the A-B-A results.
I think it would help on a truck to have a belly pan.
I don't think lifting it will help mpg's.
I think lowering it will.

Forum: Aerodynamics

02-28-2011, 05:25 PM

Replies: 18

Design-headwind

Views: 2,998

Posted By mnmarcus

Sorry for interjecting but yes, 3X or 200 percent...

Sorry for interjecting but yes, 3X or 200 percent increase... Everyone at school looked at me like I was crazy trying to make this point... We took the smallest number/the greatest number X 100(%)...

Forum: DIY / How-to

02-02-2011, 10:28 PM

Replies: 22

How To Find The Exact Center Of A Pizza Pan

Views: 7,589

Posted By mnmarcus

Or attach a string to a pencil and draw an arc...

Or attach a string to a pencil and draw an arc that extends a little past the middle. Spin the pan about 180 and draw another arc. Connecting the 2 points where the arc intersect will make a line...

Forum: The Lounge

01-06-2011, 10:58 AM

Replies: 568

Eaarth

Views: 71,435

Posted By mnmarcus

t vago said At first reading I was very...

t vago said

At first reading I was very offended by this comment as I can assure you there are at least two in this discussion who dislike foxes "slant" but do not take everything anyone else...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

12-23-2010, 01:00 PM

Replies: 100

Miles Per Gallon Equivalent by Four Different Methods

Views: 16,561

Posted By mnmarcus

Neil, I disagree with this; Most...

Neil,

I disagree with this;

Most people (me included) would probably say, "MPGe compares the cost in electricity versus gas."

Maybe I shouldn't disagree, maybe MPGe IS to compare the...

Forum: The Lounge

12-23-2010, 10:53 AM

Replies: 568

Eaarth

Views: 71,435

Posted By mnmarcus

I believe the scientist. I know it doesn't matter...

I believe the scientist. I know it doesn't matter to some here. My arguement is "what if you are wrong?"

If you are wrong, global warming could be a real threat, and if severe enough could...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

12-22-2010, 02:17 PM

Replies: 100

Miles Per Gallon Equivalent by Four Different Methods

Views: 16,561

Posted By mnmarcus

Good discussion! Disclaimer: I am partial to...

Good discussion! Disclaimer: I am partial to turbodiesels and hydraulics because they are proven, reliable, "low" tech options.
Here are some links that seem relevant, please point out any errors,...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

12-09-2010, 10:45 AM

Replies: 251

Efficiency Improvements for Internal Combustion Engines

Views: 39,397

Posted By mnmarcus

Sorry dcb, "Here is a site which suggests...

Sorry dcb,

"Here is a site which suggests that roughly 1/5 as much land is needed to power a car with Algae vs Solar panels: Fat Knowledge: Algae Biodiesel vs. Solar Panels"

I got excited when...

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