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Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-21-2016, 10:41 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 126,139
Posted By mloveland78
800 mpg prius

I was there behind this prius when they refilled at tops. He did use 0.7 some gallons at the event. Sheepdog's estimate of 90.72 is correct.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 02-27-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 126,139
Posted By mloveland78
Street Legal

I am sure Bob will contribute when he gets back from his trip. But I am 99% certain that as an SCCA event the term just refers to a vehicle which is legally driven on the street, ie is INSURED...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-01-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 126,139
Posted By mloveland78
Strategy

In the interest of boosting everyone's mpg I will post my technique again. It's what I've been using to get 1st in class. As usual your mileage may vary and what works for my modded civic with lean...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 12-28-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 126,139
Posted By mloveland78
April 15, 2016: Watkins Glen Green Grand Prix

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19359&stc=1&d=1451338845

So, I got the annual christmas card from Bob G. And the site has been updated so its official. Green Grand Prix...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-20-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,996
Posted By mloveland78
Its my first time in the Top ten! I've been close...

Its my first time in the Top ten! I've been close for a while, bouncing around 15th to 13th place. Seems like others are better than me at hypermiling. It was the Green Grand Prix that put me in the...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-29-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 26,679
Posted By mloveland78
Cowmeat I'll be driving 270 miles to get...

Cowmeat
I'll be driving 270 miles to get there. Staying in a hotel Thursday night. I think you should check out the map that I posted on last year's event thread. It has the detail on the driving...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-17-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 26,679
Posted By mloveland78
Registered! I'll be there again this year with...

Registered! I'll be there again this year with the Civic.
http://aloveland.com/museum/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8899&g2_serialNumber=2
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 09-03-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 20,230
Posted By mloveland78
I checked the WGI website and it looks like...

I checked the WGI website and it looks like opening weekend is April 24th next year. Better start modding now.......
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-16-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Thanks, its always great to get feedback on my...

Thanks, its always great to get feedback on my work. It was a lot of work to get it to this point. Many days in the 110 degree heat of my sister's garage working on the body and paint. As a side not...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-04-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Alternator Delete Testing

Did some AB testing today on my alternator delete.
SB_____NB
58.1___72.1_A
60.7___71.9_A
61.7___75.6_A
61.2___75.5_B
60.6___78.3_B
61.3___82.3_B
Average of A runs is 66.67
Average of B runs...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-12-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 20,230
Posted By mloveland78
How I got 75MPG at the Glen

It starts with having a good car. The Civic VX is ideal for this sort of high speed constant driving. This is what Honda built it for with tall gearing and lean burn. Having a good navigator is also...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-09-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
http://aloveland.com/museum/main.php?g2_view=core....

http://aloveland.com/museum/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8781&g2_serialNumber=1
http://aloveland.com/museum/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8785&g2_serialNumber=2...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-06-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Belly pan!

In preparation for the Green Grand Prix, I installed a front belly pan on my VX this weekend. It is made out of aluminum sheet metal and a welded conduit frame. I followed pretty closely the one they...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-31-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By mloveland78
Active Aerodynamics Article

I thought this might be interesting, using high voltage ionized air to reduce resistance and drag.

http://www.festo.com/rep/en_corp/assets/pdf/b_IONIC_Airfish_en.pdf
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-21-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Block heater

The block heater plugs into a 110v outlet. It is a 100W heater which is pretty wimpy even for a small 4 cylinder block, but I wanted to go with the factory heater since it was available. I plug it in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Now with more overlay

Seems to match up pretty good for a rush job in the cold before my 1800 mile trip up north.
http://aloveland.com/museum/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8491&g2_serialNumber=2
I was...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Finally he gets to the point!

As promised a pic of the Kammback.
http://aloveland.com/museum/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=8488&g2_serialNumber=2
It is 16" long at the apex of the roof. It looks like it would...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-03-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Brrrrrrrrrr

It being the winter months here in the northeast my current mods center around heat for the car and me! I installed a full grille block, Honda factory block heater, and a warm air intake. I still...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-11-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Ask and Ye shall receive

So I spent some time this weekend working on the VX. Had to replace some non-aero stuff like door gaskets and windshield trim. I also got around to hacking off the driver's side mirror which was...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-08-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Cardboard Voila!

Starting to work on the Cardboard template for the Kammback. I already have a template cutout for the wheel skirts. Going to transfer the template to ABS plastic once I am happy with the fit. I also...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-30-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
Blue!!!

Its finally back together (Mostly) and Blue! Bright Island Blue Metallic to be exact. I still have a lot of work to do putting the inside back together and doing the mods, but I got my MPGuino...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,322
Posted By mloveland78
I made some good progress over Memorial Day...

I made some good progress over Memorial Day Weekend. The new rear quarter is welded in place now. Visually it probably looks the same as the last pic but there it was just fitted in place. Now it is...
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