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Forum: Aerodynamics 11-15-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,555
Posted By SwamiSalami
'99 Subaru Outback Grill Block Attempt!

Hello fellow ecomodders,
since it's gotten cold again, I've noticed a significant difference in my mpg action. it takes forever for my car to even warm up and sometimes it never really gets up to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-04-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 39,120
Posted By SwamiSalami
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/AboveTheSta...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c262/AboveTheStaff/IMG_0701.jpg
Forum: Saving@Home 01-11-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,130
Posted By SwamiSalami
I don't understand why everyone thinks that these...

I don't understand why everyone thinks that these investments have to pay for themselves. Isn't the enjoyment enough? Does a corvette pay for itself? No, but many indulgent people could still be...
Forum: Success Stories 08-17-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 32,548
Posted By SwamiSalami
112 miles per gallon. Are we talking...

112 miles per gallon.

Are we talking imperial gallons, er? I'm having a hard time with this, respectfully.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 08-15-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,264
Posted By SwamiSalami
I drove one in Orlando about 6 months ago at a...

I drove one in Orlando about 6 months ago at a similar demonstration. Not that great.

The "test drive" also is seriously lacking. I think I got to drive the Leaf about half a mile before it was...
Forum: Success Stories 08-07-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,951
Posted By SwamiSalami
How fast were you driving?

How fast were you driving?
Forum: The Lounge 08-04-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,574
Posted By SwamiSalami
The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in...

The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History

I'm on chapter 4 currently and I've got to tell you, this is a great book. It's incredibly easy to read and very interesting.
Forum: Hybrids 07-18-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,652
Posted By SwamiSalami
Volt

Today, I saw a Chevrolet Volt in person for the first time. It was pretty impressive visually.

Theoretically, this is the both of both worlds. An ev mode that basically transcends gas woes of...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-17-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,555
Posted By SwamiSalami
I never said anything about the car being turned...

I never said anything about the car being turned off.
Forum: The Lounge 07-16-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,649
Posted By SwamiSalami
I know what you're saying about economy and...

I know what you're saying about economy and compact cars being more prevalent in Europe. However, many people this side of the pond don't understand that their measurements regarding fuel economy...
Forum: The Lounge 07-16-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,574
Posted By SwamiSalami
Books for ecomodders and hypermilers

Hey guys,

I thought it might be cool to begin a thread devoted to books relevant to interests similar to that of our own.

I'll start:

Tom Vanderbuilt's "Traffic: Why we Drive The Way We Do"...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,555
Posted By SwamiSalami
Even just after a couple of years?

Even just after a couple of years?
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,555
Posted By SwamiSalami
oh, I forgot to add... The jetta is dark...

oh, I forgot to add...

The jetta is dark grey, while the malibu is bright white. I'm sure this makes some kind of difference as well.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,555
Posted By SwamiSalami
Minimizing A/C use

I have had a rental car for the last two days. 2010 Chevy Malibu.

At first, I hated the idea of driving this car. Compared to our 2008 Jetta, I just knew that this car was going to be crap.
...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-14-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,421
Posted By SwamiSalami
they're mandatory in a lot of places.

they're mandatory in a lot of places.
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,421
Posted By SwamiSalami
p.s. UFO, you have a beetle! I'm telling you,...

p.s. UFO, you have a beetle! I'm telling you, this is worth your time. It took me 10 minutes.
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,421
Posted By SwamiSalami
I sure don't. I know what you're saying, though....

I sure don't. I know what you're saying, though. very hard to measure indeed. I'm not going to rack my brain trying to figure it out so specifically.

All that I know is that with my kammback...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,421
Posted By SwamiSalami
According to research I've done this mod is good...

According to research I've done this mod is good for around 1-1.5% improvement.

Here's the link: HowStuffWorks "How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,421
Posted By SwamiSalami
TDI NB Disabling Daytime Running Lights

I found a great diy step-by-step online showing how to disable DRLs.

Here: Disabling Daily Runing Lights (DRL's) - How-To - NewBeetle.org Forums...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-04-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,706
Posted By SwamiSalami
3 words: MARVEL MYSTERY OIL

3 words: MARVEL MYSTERY OIL
Forum: Saving@Home 05-03-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,159
Posted By SwamiSalami
Conserving Toothpaste

Thought I should share some of my thoughts about conserving toothpaste!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-qmp9Iucxo&NR=1
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-28-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 248,791
Posted By SwamiSalami
I don't understand why people think that these...

I don't understand why people think that these investments have to pay for themselves. What about corvettes? Children? A nice steak dinner? Do these investments and expenses pay for themselves? ...
Forum: Success Stories 04-25-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,283
Posted By SwamiSalami
I agree with you, there are a lot of variables at...

I agree with you, there are a lot of variables at play here. However, I wholeheartedly achieved 55.4 miles per gallon with my kammback. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

It, of course, does make...
Forum: Success Stories 04-25-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,283
Posted By SwamiSalami
I'm a little confused. I thought the goal was to...

I'm a little confused. I thought the goal was to reach a high rate of efficiency?
Forum: Success Stories 04-24-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,283
Posted By SwamiSalami
Well, I've been using fuelly.com for quite a...

Well, I've been using fuelly.com for quite a while to track mpgs. (which is where I get previous #s)

For my experiment with the kammback, I drove around town with it for a few days. Then to test...
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