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Nerys
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EcoModding Central
09-12-2013, 03:21 AM
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450
Test: Alternator vs. no alternator = 10% MPG gain @ 70 km/h
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Nerys
orange4boy I have NO doubt your 100% correct but...
orange4boy I have NO doubt your 100% correct but I simply have not noticed a shortening in lifespan as a result. I have leads that I regularly discharge to 40-50% SOC 5+ years old and they still work...
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For Sale
03-11-2013, 09:44 PM
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Electric VW Bug
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Nerys
nice. I wonder is that 25 miles to 50% DOD or...
nice. I wonder is that 25 miles to 50% DOD or 100% DOD ?
Forum:
For Sale
03-11-2013, 09:41 PM
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lifted 4x4 custom turbo diesel 30mpg Tracker / VW tdi hybrid
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Nerys
??? I get 32mpg in my 89 tracker on E10 winter...
??? I get 32mpg in my 89 tracker on E10 winter blend right now as it sits? it should be hitting 55+ mpg with a small diesel engine in it !!
the bigger question is what is wrong with it that it...
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The Unicorn Corral
03-11-2013, 09:07 PM
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Anyone using magnets to increase milage?
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Nerys
this is easy to test folks. all you need is an...
this is easy to test folks. all you need is an mpguino and an electro magnet.
instead of putting a magnet on the fuel line put an ELECTROMAGNET on the fuel line.
then while monitoring the real...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-05-2012, 02:41 AM
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Test: Alternator vs. no alternator = 10% MPG gain @ 70 km/h
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198,049
Posted By
Nerys
yes they do. at least in a GEO they make sense...
yes they do. at least in a GEO they make sense together. My objective is to remove "ALL" Load from the engine except that of "moving" the car. my only two accessories are water pump and alternator.
...
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
06-04-2012, 02:12 PM
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Long Commutes Are Sucking the Life Out of You
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16,123
Posted By
Nerys
Time has ZERO monetary value in small doses ...
Time has ZERO monetary value in small doses
this is factually correct no matter which way you spin it for one very simple reason.
Let me explain.
Lets say you commute 60 minutes. it costs...
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
06-04-2012, 02:04 PM
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Long Commutes Are Sucking the Life Out of You
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16,123
Posted By
Nerys
My commute is 54 miles one way. roughly 80...
My commute is 54 miles one way. roughly 80 minutes at the speed I drive (45-50mph max)
I "use" this time to listen to music, podcasts, audio books. its "me" time to relax.
we own our home....
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
03-02-2012, 01:23 PM
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Ticketed for hypermiling
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17,585
Posted By
Nerys
thats what DASH CAMS are for. Install them.
thats what DASH CAMS are for. Install them.
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OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer
02-01-2012, 07:30 PM
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445
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Official MPGuino preassembled now available
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138,526
Posted By
Nerys
yeah VSS is best accessed behind the cluster on...
yeah VSS is best accessed behind the cluster on the harness I had trouble further down the line.
it is supposed to stay on at all times. the backlight will turn off.
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OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer
01-25-2012, 09:04 PM
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445
Sticky:
Official MPGuino preassembled now available
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138,526
Posted By
Nerys
Do remember folks this is not a corporation mass...
Do remember folks this is not a corporation mass making these in china and selling them. its largely (correct me if I am wrong) effectively volunteer hobbyists doing it for the good of everyone. BY...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
05-12-2011, 12:02 PM
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17
Need some victums to help me confirm results
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2,717
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Nerys
yes I was able to make my own by water washing. I...
yes I was able to make my own by water washing. I saw a 9mpg improvement in fuel economy. I however have NOT been able to test this on "summer blend" gasoline. that was winter blend. SO it may have...
Forum:
Instrumentation
02-02-2011, 11:32 PM
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ppc/wm mpg software?
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Nerys
yeah except they can't revive it because their...
yeah except they can't revive it because their solution (WM7) was to reinvent it so nothing old is compatible and none of my old hardware can run the new programs AND to attempt to "lock it down"...
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DIY / How-to
10-28-2010, 02:14 AM
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391
Removing Ethanol from Gasoline
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120,846
Posted By
Nerys
why are you talking about carburators? not ONE of...
why are you talking about carburators? not ONE of my daily drivers has a carburator? do you just latch onto anything that might back your argument and then just white out anything to contradict that?...
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DIY / How-to
10-19-2010, 09:10 PM
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391
Removing Ethanol from Gasoline
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120,846
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Nerys
... damn I tried hard on this post and STILL...
... damn I tried hard on this post and STILL found 3 errors before the 3 section. Grrr I am a sloppy typer :-) fast but sloppy :-)...
Well the simple stuff was obviously not it so I won't bore the...
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DIY / How-to
10-19-2010, 12:23 PM
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391
Removing Ethanol from Gasoline
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120,846
Posted By
Nerys
Post Deleted. Your just going to troll more ...
Post Deleted. Your just going to troll more
so I leave you with this.
E10 46mpg
E0 55mpg
either explain this. Leave the conversation or CORRECT my testing methods if you think they are...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-20-2010, 04:55 PM
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23
How about we start our own Eco-Decatholon or whatever its called.
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3,267
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Nerys
How about we start our own Eco-Decatholon or whatever its called.
OK you know how the gas company (shell is it?) has this eco decatholon thing where people try to go as far as they can on a gallon of gasoline?
great right. Kids making these amazing cars that go...
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DIY / How-to
03-22-2010, 11:34 PM
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391
Removing Ethanol from Gasoline
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120,846
Posted By
Nerys
I called aqua water first and asked them if it...
I called aqua water first and asked them if it was ok to pour water alcohol mixes down the drain. They said yes no problem won't harm anything unless I was pouring down industrial quantities (fire...
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DIY / How-to
03-22-2010, 03:11 PM
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391
Removing Ethanol from Gasoline
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120,846
Posted By
Nerys
Removing Ethanol from Gasoline
I have decided for my own peace of mind I need to get to the bottom of this.
going to GET ethanol free fuel is very expensive. $12 in tolls 5 hours in time $80 in fuel plus the gas to actually get...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
12-14-2009, 06:06 PM
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120
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How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)
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178,171
Posted By
Nerys
?? you see a TWENTY mpg difference with a 75...
?? you see a TWENTY mpg difference with a 75 degree change in temperature?? WOW.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
12-14-2009, 02:54 PM
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120
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How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)
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178,171
Posted By
Nerys
Very cool info man. some additions and notes...
Very cool info man.
some additions and notes
* ambient temperature
* wind
* humidity
* barometric pressure
* vehicle temperature (not just engine, but the entire...
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DIY / How-to
12-06-2009, 09:06 PM
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601
Hydrogen Generator Experiment
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124,325
Posted By
Nerys
I agree it does not make sense but as atfab noted...
I agree it does not make sense but as atfab noted and hundreds of other users have noted it DOES happen this way. I have a feeling there is a lot more "going on" in our ECU's that is triggering...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-06-2009, 01:54 AM
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175
Aerodynamic lift- A real problem
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26,123
Posted By
Nerys
No tear drop is NOT IDEAL. Tear Drop is closest...
No tear drop is NOT IDEAL. Tear Drop is closest to ideal as a consequence of our needed compromises IE the need to put STUFF inside it.
Ideal is 2 dimensional line. ie zero frontal/base drag This...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-06-2009, 12:04 AM
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175
Aerodynamic lift- A real problem
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26,123
Posted By
Nerys
No sir you are wrong. by definition that is not...
No sir you are wrong. by definition that is not lift that is simple a pressure gradient. I spent my early life designing and building model airplanes and took 3 years of AE. this is one area where I...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-01-2009, 07:46 PM
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500
Project: Geo Metro boat tail prototype - 15% MPG improvement @ 90 kph / 56 mph
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296,047
Posted By
Nerys
man oh man I wish I had the time skill and most...
man oh man I wish I had the time skill and most importantly MONEY to do something like that. What a machine!
Forum:
The Unicorn Corral
05-08-2008, 03:58 AM
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36
Do air tabs work?
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34,358
Posted By
Nerys
Ahhh I know what these are. I used these on my...
Ahhh I know what these are. I used these on my CO2 Cars!! (you always had an exit flat because of the minimum reqquirements for the Co2 cart hole dimensions this smoothed out the airflow by...
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