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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-13-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By BHarvey
Finally, new tires.

Finally had to buy new tires for the Sonata, also installed my hybrid Sonata wheels. Went from 205/65/16 to 215/65/16 and the difference so far is two mph, which means the speedo read correctly now....
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-07-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By BHarvey
Upper grill is fully blocked, has been for over 3...

Upper grill is fully blocked, has been for over 3 years.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-06-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By BHarvey
Negative, each side about 3" of the lower...

Negative, each side about 3" of the lower intake.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-06-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By BHarvey
I thought most of the mpg improvement was due to...

I thought most of the mpg improvement was due to the oil warming up quicker. It's on the only car in my garage. It is now without them due to the stability issues and this will be the second 'b'...
Forum: Success Stories 03-28-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,424
Posted By BHarvey
Finally! (Paid off the car: 4 of those payments from fuel savings)

Paid off the car in just under 3.5 years and in that time, with what I learned here, I made 4 of those payments for free with the money I saved on fuel vs epa rating. I would have saved more if not...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-10-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,120
Posted By BHarvey
My best tank came during summer with a density...

My best tank came during summer with a density altitude of 2500 and relative air density of 92.5%. This last tank was with a DA of 128 ft and RAD of 99.6%.
4.3mpg difference
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-12-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,629
Posted By BHarvey
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-18-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 13,865
Posted By BHarvey
So, your a BITOG'r, or are you? Why don't you put...

So, your a BITOG'r, or are you? Why don't you put a post on that site using the last sentence in your post!
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-22-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,622
Posted By BHarvey
The drive home from filling up is done with a...

The drive home from filling up is done with a warm engine, then the next day you suffer your first cold start on a new tank and MPG suffers.....
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-08-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,317
Posted By BHarvey
O-ring vs Non o-ring chains

I remember a thread a while back about this and thought I'd give more input.
A non o-ring chain is lighter and has less friction than it's o-ring counterpart.

At Road Atlanta back in the 90's,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,905
Posted By BHarvey
Michelins new Defender in 215-65-16 has pretty...

Michelins new Defender in 215-65-16 has pretty much all the good stuff, high load, light weight, LRR 44 psi AND a 90,000 mile warranty!
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-19-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,852
Posted By BHarvey
Jetting

Had the bike jetted for the 14-1 range on the bottom end but going up to 12.8 on the top end. Decided the bike might pull better down low with a little richer (smaller) needle diameter and indeed it...
Forum: Instrumentation 04-29-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,448
Posted By BHarvey
Mine turns off around 10 sec after turning key...

Mine turns off around 10 sec after turning key off, so I don't know how that will work for you. I don't EOC, unless you count E(on)C.
Forum: Instrumentation 04-28-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,448
Posted By BHarvey
Yes, but I have been trying very hard to find a...

Yes, but I have been trying very hard to find a way to 'plant the seed' with my friend who is extremely inefficient!
Forum: Instrumentation 02-06-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,210
Posted By BHarvey
My short term generally runs -6 to +3 and my long...

My short term generally runs -6 to +3 and my long term runs pretty consistent around -4.
This is with E10 of course.

With E0, the long term will be consistent at -7 and go to -11 at times, mainly...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-01-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 73,745
Posted By BHarvey
Yes, a non-oring chain will work just fine. Once...

Yes, a non-oring chain will work just fine. Once took a friends advice on the non-oring chain and it netted 7 more mph on the the back straight at Road Atlanta.

Much less friction!
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-26-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,889
Posted By BHarvey
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/testing-...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/testing-rolling-resistance-various-tires-suzukiclone-fleet-19126.html
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-20-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,931
Posted By BHarvey
Here's the new mods. ...

Here's the new mods.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/260139/Aeromobile1.jpg
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-07-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 25,209
Posted By BHarvey
When tuned, small throttle openings are good....

When tuned, small throttle openings are good. FCR's atomize fuel very well allowing a little leaner AFR than other carbs, without running hot.
The small pod filters give the carb the 'impression'...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-05-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,870
Posted By BHarvey
What this is, is, "Americans need to whine, all...

What this is, is, "Americans need to whine, all the time, about everything".
Instead of ACTUALLY doing something to help.....
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-01-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,022
Posted By BHarvey
Interesting that the two with the lowest RRC were...

Interesting that the two with the lowest RRC were Conti Vancocontact2 and Nokian Hakko C van tires.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-23-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,956
Posted By BHarvey
Funny how even when confronted by the math, and...

Funny how even when confronted by the math, and shown how much they waste, THEY DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO THINK!

Americans are tuned from birth to waste and don't even realize it. Then when facing...
Forum: The Lounge 07-07-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,649
Posted By BHarvey
We are the TOP 1%!

We are the TOP 1%!
Forum: The Lounge 06-12-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,661
Posted By BHarvey
A quick check of tire temps reveals that a tire...

A quick check of tire temps reveals that a tire with higher pressure runs cooler.
Forum: The Lounge 04-20-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 19,865
Posted By BHarvey
Equal coverage on my car- Alfa-$1180 year ...

Equal coverage on my car-
Alfa-$1180 year
Progressive- $2900 year

So what if you can save 30%. You can save lots more than that by going with a different insurer.

Oh, motorcycles don't have...
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