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The Lounge
06-06-2015, 10:17 PM
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Is this a Scam????
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kir_kenix
I would think so. I didn't use any secret...
I would think so. I didn't use any secret squirrel back channel to check. You, or anybody else for that matter, could call base housing (assumption based on rank and moving for a promotion etc) and...
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The Lounge
06-04-2015, 09:59 PM
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Is this a Scam????
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kir_kenix
So there is no Bryan or Brian Coday that I could...
So there is no Bryan or Brian Coday that I could dig up. Figured I'd shoot the guy an e-mail if he existed and let him know somebody was interested in buying his car. Not 100% conclusive, as I...
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The Lounge
06-04-2015, 08:59 PM
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Is this a Scam????
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kir_kenix
OK, I should be able to see if he is actually an...
OK, I should be able to see if he is actually an airman serving in Omaha. Give me 1/2 an hour or so and I'll let you know.
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The Lounge
06-04-2015, 08:38 PM
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Is this a Scam????
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kir_kenix
Guaranteed he is not at Offutt air force base in...
Guaranteed he is not at Offutt air force base in Omaha, Ne. Any $1,500 semi-sports car would be gone in about 10 seconds to some new airman fresh out of tech school. No point in putting it on...
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Success Stories
03-22-2015, 08:08 PM
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32+ MPG Ford Excursion 4x4 Limited
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kir_kenix
I've owned multiple examples of each, and I'd say...
I've owned multiple examples of each, and I'd say the 7.3PS is a better all around motor. I currently own a 6.0, but only because it was so cheap.
7.3 doesn't make as much power, but it has...
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Aerodynamics
06-13-2014, 04:56 PM
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Pickup air dam - too low? Jeep MJ
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kir_kenix
Maybe it is just me, but the airdam you have...
Maybe it is just me, but the airdam you have right now "looks" more aero than the "race truck". I think a big part of the difference is because of ride height. Look at the "race truck," it looks...
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EcoModding Central
06-02-2014, 10:26 AM
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Anti-MPG Mod. Roof Rack Carrier or Roof Bag Suggestions Needed.
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kir_kenix
My neighbor has a big plastic tote style locker...
My neighbor has a big plastic tote style locker that he affixed mole skin to the bottom of and uses straps that go inside of the doors/across the ceiling of his Matrix.
He says that he has used...
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EcoModding Central
04-29-2014, 10:03 PM
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Mission Possible: A Boxy 1984 Caprice Classic
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kir_kenix
There is a really, really nice mid 80's Caprice...
There is a really, really nice mid 80's Caprice at the car lot I drive by everyday. The window says it has 55k, working AC, power windows/locks (didn't know they were an option in the 80's Caprice),...
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Success Stories
04-22-2014, 04:58 AM
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40mpg (half) tank in the s10
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kir_kenix
40mpg (half) tank in the s10
Well, I finally achieved one of my long term goals in the dime! I drove down to my dad's house to do a final walk over of his roof we will be slapping shingles on this weekend and decided to see...
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Fossil Fuel Free
08-01-2013, 03:42 PM
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Lube oils are also a matter of concern to decrease the consumption of petroleum
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kir_kenix
there are a few companies out there making lube...
there are a few companies out there making lube oils out of animal fats and other materials. i believe one of those companies is g-oil. ive used their motor oils in the past. had blackstone labs...
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Success Stories
06-21-2013, 08:47 PM
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intake air temp mod
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kir_kenix
intake air temp mod
Well I finally decided to go ahead and complete the WAI mod that some have praised on this site. In my 1997 s10 I have been tracking my intake temp while driving on the highway, and in traffic for...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-01-2013, 02:41 PM
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ABA testing power steering on/off
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kir_kenix
that is some wicked mpg in your tacoma! really...
that is some wicked mpg in your tacoma! really thinking what ur rig could do with sme aero-mods. im really suprised in the 6.6mpg gain, but some of that has got to come from ur driving and the...
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EcoModding Central
12-31-2012, 02:19 PM
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40 + mpg out of a mid size truck?
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kir_kenix
I think 40mpg is doable with an 2nd gen s10. ...
I think 40mpg is doable with an 2nd gen s10. 2.2L, regular cab, 3.08 or 2.97 gears, E-fan, wheel covers, 3" drop, Air-dam, bed cover, PS delete, AC delete, LED's, LRR tires, low viscocity fluids...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
08-01-2011, 05:39 PM
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10% Ethanol and mileage
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kir_kenix
I live in Nebraska, one of the largest ethanol...
I live in Nebraska, one of the largest ethanol producing states around, so I may be a little biased. What people need to remember is we would be growing that corn anyway. We feed livestock with...
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Aerodynamics
07-22-2011, 11:30 PM
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aerodynamic improvements; diesel,dually,dump
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kir_kenix
Looks like you are doing good work already here! ...
Looks like you are doing good work already here! I think every little thing you can do will add up and pay for itself eventually. 15+ mpg on a rig this size is good work!
I have a brother that...
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Success Stories
06-13-2011, 12:33 PM
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Did some math. I think you will find this interesting.
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kir_kenix
Awesome! Glad to see you are saving some serious...
Awesome! Glad to see you are saving some serious dough. How many thousands of miles are you going to have to drive before the Fit pays for itself? I have found this to be a more useful tool in...
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Off-Topic Tech
06-09-2011, 05:23 PM
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Study: fuel consumption - E10 vs E5 (.7% difference)
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5,166
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kir_kenix
Yeah I live in Nebraska where e10-e85 (we have...
Yeah I live in Nebraska where e10-e85 (we have blender pumps here) is widely available. I work in an automotive store, and I hear all kinds of crazy stuff about ethanol. People parroting what their...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
04-11-2011, 11:00 PM
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Mercedes 220D?
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4,430
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kir_kenix
We have an early 70's 220D on the farm. Not sure...
We have an early 70's 220D on the farm. Not sure about parts availiblity, but ours is a tank. Pretty sure my brother runs a good mixture of WVO thru it with no ill effects so far.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
04-05-2011, 11:58 AM
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A-B-A Lights on vs Lights off
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2,896
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kir_kenix
A-B-A Lights on vs Lights off
I'm sure this test has been done a million times, but I wanted to see for myself. I ordered LED's to replace all auxillary lights on my '97 s10 2.2 liter, as well as the 10 additional 194ll marker...
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