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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-23-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,585
Posted By Varn
The question seems to asking about mechanical...

The question seems to asking about mechanical efficiency of the transmission. perhaps confusing it with the overall economy

A lot of older transmissions would have the mainshaft run continuous...
Forum: Hybrids 08-23-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,040
Posted By Varn
For the average person owning the hybrid, will...

For the average person owning the hybrid, will not budget for the replacement battery and will be SOL when the battery fails.

With gas only you have an idea of how much your expenses will be.
...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-30-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1,529
Views: 222,694
Posted By Varn
https://www.smythkitcars.com/

https://www.smythkitcars.com/
Forum: The Lounge 03-01-2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,976
Posted By Varn
Back in the 70s I ran a business installing kill...

Back in the 70s I ran a business installing kill switches in my classmates automobiles. We were in the ghetto in chicago and vehicle theft was a real problem.

My solution was to put a switch...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-28-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By Varn
ecomodding makes "people of walmart"

https://explore.reference.com/60-photos-at-walmart-that-will-have-you-crying-tears-of-laughter-copy-2

41. Back to the future
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-28-2021, 01:48 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,248
Posted By Varn
I have to disagree with the sense of putting...

I have to disagree with the sense of putting someone else's garbage dump outside of where they live. We live rural by choice and have experienced in the past power companies coming in and generating...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-26-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,043
Posted By Varn
If driving on mud or snow like we have here and...

If driving on mud or snow like we have here and only have 2wd, you can get up steeper hills with power over the tires that have 60+% of the weight. Winter driving is more than all out speed.

With...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-05-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,398
Posted By Varn
As they say, "there is nothing new, under the...

As they say, "there is nothing new, under the sun"
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/show-me-your-wheel-spats-13669-4.html

Here is a post from years ago showing some wheel spats....
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,888
Posted By Varn
I recall an earlier ecomodder attempt at...

I recall an earlier ecomodder attempt at Bonneville in 2012.
85 Jetta Non turbo diesel. He stopped here on the way out.
http://veloliner.com/vw/IMAG0014.JPG
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-12-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,537
Posted By Varn
Paper for stopping bullets. Absolutely. It will...

Paper for stopping bullets. Absolutely. It will shred but lasts a long time. We recycle bullets from our berms. The berms are made from pallets filled with old business papers. Last time we tore one...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-12-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,537
Posted By Varn
Super wood, that is Lignum Vitae. It offers...

Super wood, that is Lignum Vitae. It offers better properties than ceramic bearings and lasts longer than many ceramic bearings. Used in power plants and nuclear submarine.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-26-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,989
Posted By Varn
Hi MPG van. We are on our second full sized...

Hi MPG van.
We are on our second full sized ford van. A 2005 E150. It is powered by the 5.4 Sohc 2 valve motor and 4 speed automatic. It weighs about 5700 pounds with all the rear seats removed....
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,083
Posted By Varn
I had a 90 e150 5.0 v8 and now a 2005 e150 5.4v8...

I had a 90 e150 5.0 v8 and now a 2005 e150 5.4v8 . The single best thing you can do is to drive slower and accelerate slow. Cruising speed in the low 50mph range helps, Our 05 can get about 20mpg at...
Forum: Introductions 08-03-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,253
Posted By Varn
You can set up Ubuntu on your computer so that...

You can set up Ubuntu on your computer so that you can pick which operating system you want. When you are running ubuntu you can go to the file manager and look for a directory called "host", that...
Forum: Introductions 07-30-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,253
Posted By Varn
I was scouring craigs list and saw this car on...

I was scouring craigs list and saw this car on it. I went to dial the number and said to myself I know this number. It was an old friend who is a trained aircraft mechanic. He bought the car from...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 07-30-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,529
Posted By Varn
I reuse old motor oil as bar oil in my chain...

I reuse old motor oil as bar oil in my chain saws.

If the oil is still light colored and you take care to keep it reasonably clean it is reusable in the sump. If you are nervous about reuse,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-23-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,455
Posted By Varn
The two gallon kit is enough to make a boat...

The two gallon kit is enough to make a boat almost.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-23-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,455
Posted By Varn
Rather than mess around with spray cans of foam...

Rather than mess around with spray cans of foam just get the regular two part foam.
LIQUID X-30 FOAM from Aircraft Spruce (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/x30foam.php)

I would also...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,455
Posted By Varn
I made the fairing by using 1/4" foam and using 2...

I made the fairing by using 1/4" foam and using 2 part foam as adhesive to hold the various parts together. To get the 3 d shape near the front of the fairing I cut pie shaped wedges and pulled them...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-18-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,455
Posted By Varn
2 part foam makes an excellent adhesive for pink...

2 part foam makes an excellent adhesive for pink board To glue two pink boards together I used a wafer of pink board and put a dab of two part polyester foam on it and held it behind the seam.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-07-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,950
Posted By Varn
I used this overlay on the jetta back end. I have...

I used this overlay on the jetta back end. I have a composite photo of the Rabbit with drag lines, and Jetta with a prototype of the tail.

http://veloliner.com/vw/rabbitoverlaycarbontail.JPG
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-05-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,816
Posted By Varn
Totally bs interjecting politics into this.

Totally bs interjecting politics into this.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-03-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,950
Posted By Varn
I did yarn testing of my VW. I put on some heavy...

I did yarn testing of my VW. I put on some heavy wire masts on the back and tied a flag every 3". Once you see where the wind is not turbulent you can use that point for an "anti spoiler" What...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-01-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,800
Posted By Varn
http://veloliner.com/dmn06/63006/P6300008.JPG ...

http://veloliner.com/dmn06/63006/P6300008.JPG

Delaires bike is in the background. His trailer is opened up, the rear right side is opened forward exposing the inner panel of left side. It is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-01-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 141,072
Posted By Varn
My wife has the aforementioned v twin. Runs like...

My wife has the aforementioned v twin. Runs like a sewing machine,15,000 rpm redline, we have ridden two up to 99mph, well above economy mpg but it pulls 64 mpg at 70mph on a tank basis....
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