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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-29-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,419
Posted By d0sitmatr
the difference

so after the debacle a couple months ago, where I had just gotten so damn frustrated with my mileage, I did as several suggested and took a break.

and now I can show a definitive difference...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-19-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,972
Posted By d0sitmatr
that 3.7 from a 4.1 wont gain you a whole lot....

that 3.7 from a 4.1 wont gain you a whole lot. whether the cost is worth the reward is up to the individual at that point. but I dont think it would be as expensive as you think to replace. the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,972
Posted By d0sitmatr
the closer/lower the aspect on the tire means...

the closer/lower the aspect on the tire means more transference of road noise to the rims, which connects directly to the hub and so on and so forth + Mazda's are known for not using as much...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,972
Posted By d0sitmatr
if it was me, Id go at least a size larger, it...

if it was me, Id go at least a size larger, it will definitely help lower your RPM
plus, road noise could be cut by 1/2 just by upsizing 1 size.
I cant say how well those hydro edges will work for...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-23-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 102,294
Posted By d0sitmatr
I see a lot of typical panzy azzed comments about...

I see a lot of typical panzy azzed comments about what drv2 faced.
when did you all get your ballz cut off ?
this IS still the US of A is it not ?
you all come across as brainwashed into believing...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-21-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,608
Posted By d0sitmatr
for a civic, Im sure there are tons of...

for a civic, Im sure there are tons of aftermarket parts, and places that supply them. if it was me, Id contact one of the more reputable shops and ask them if they could make a UPD that does exactly...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-20-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,608
Posted By d0sitmatr
I think a lot of it would depend on the stock...

I think a lot of it would depend on the stock weight/size of the UDP. if you go with a much lighter, but same diameter UPD, then I can see a definite gain. I think it also depends a lot on the engine...
Forum: The Lounge 07-09-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,410
Posted By d0sitmatr
lol every time I see this thread I think its a...

lol
every time I see this thread I think its a discussion about the band :)
Forum: The Lounge 07-05-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 29,482
Posted By d0sitmatr
what about Ford having 2.3L ecodiesels in other...

what about Ford having 2.3L ecodiesels in other countries that see upwards of 40mpg stock ?
most irritating of all is the Venezuelan model, which by all reports has some of the cheapest gas prices...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-01-2011, 12:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,533
Posted By d0sitmatr
what the others have said is about spot on. ...

what the others have said is about spot on.

the only other way to accomplish this would be a pump that turns with the wheels or driveshaft, but honestly that route might take a lot more work than...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-13-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,660
Posted By d0sitmatr
changing the 5th gear depends a lot on if it will...

changing the 5th gear depends a lot on if it will "mate" up to the final drive gear.
if it wont, then it isnt something to even consider.
as far as if it will, I havent a clue.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-29-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,317
Posted By d0sitmatr
^^^ this although, a thicker screen material...

^^^ this

although, a thicker screen material will block quite a bit of airflow, I work with the stuff and I can say with absolute truth that with the thickest screen material you can find you will...
Forum: The Lounge 03-28-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 20,890
Posted By d0sitmatr
I see nuclear power as a very viable option over...

I see nuclear power as a very viable option over coal burning plants.
granted, there are even better alternatives, but they arent very viable an option yet, so until they are, nuclear is fine for me.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-08-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,188
Posted By d0sitmatr
I can do this, as I experienced exactly what BD...

I can do this, as I experienced exactly what BD was talking about.

my stock tire size on my Ranger was 225/65/15 on steel rims.
I changed my rims and put on a set of aluminum 15x10 sport rims,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-05-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 43,926
Posted By d0sitmatr
I highly disagree with you my old 93 MX6 LS...

I highly disagree with you
my old 93 MX6 LS (with a 2.5L V6)
cost me $1700.0 w/ 120k miles on it, lasted more than 4 yrs and 35,000 miles with 0 engine problems and 0 maintenance in those 4 yrs,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-29-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 25,991
Posted By d0sitmatr
please please PLEASE improve your grammar mate ! ...

please please PLEASE improve your grammar mate !
more people would take your comments with more sincerity if you actually took the time to reply in a civil fashion with actual grammar.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 70,957
Posted By d0sitmatr
I have to tell you, I wish you had posted those...

I have to tell you, I wish you had posted those when I still had my Ranger, I would have copied it (if you didnt mind, that is)
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-10-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 102,294
Posted By d0sitmatr
ShadeTreeMech, your story reminded me of an...

ShadeTreeMech, your story reminded me of an incident that occurred with my 4 yr old son and I driving down to visit my mother.
we were heading S on I-75 in a pretty heavy thunderstorm (visibility...
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