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Forum: The Lounge 02-22-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 21,192
Posted By Jim-Bob
I think ALL government workers should have their...

I think ALL government workers should have their pay and benefits cut in order to balance the State and Federal budgets. I agree with the limitations that Walker wants to put on collective bargaining...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-11-2011, 02:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,332
Posted By Jim-Bob
Your post is very difficult to read due to your...

Your post is very difficult to read due to your lack of proper punctuation and capitalization. I'm not trying to be the forum's grammarian but your posts would have far more credibility were you to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-31-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 32,987
Posted By Jim-Bob
The first seat belt installation in the US was in...

The first seat belt installation in the US was in 1954 by Nash. it was designed to support a sleeping passenger though and not for safety. That would come to be in 1955 (if memory serves) and was...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-22-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Posted By Jim-Bob
They are good cars if properly cared for. $2500...

They are good cars if properly cared for. $2500 is about the top of the market right now and you would do well to properly vet the car before deciding to buy it. (Hopefully the car is better than the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-11-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,914
Posted By Jim-Bob
The Volt IS the electric Cruze. They share many...

The Volt IS the electric Cruze. They share many of the same basic parts and the Volt is a derivative of the Cruze's architecture.

As for it's MPG, I too will not be holding my breath for a true...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,773
Posted By Jim-Bob
Just remember that no matter what you do to that...

Just remember that no matter what you do to that A body it will never have the mileage potential of a 1.6 liter/5speed Sentra. The Dart/Duster is about as aerodynamic as a brick wall and has too much...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-25-2010, 03:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jim-Bob
Consider changing the transmission oil. The...

Consider changing the transmission oil. The consensus seems to be that Penzoil Synchromesh is the best oil to use in these transmissions. It is thinner than stock, but it seems to make them shift...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jim-Bob
Well, probably the best mod you could do would be...

Well, probably the best mod you could do would be to put in a taller final drive ratio. If memory serves, you have the worst final drive of all Metros with a 4.33:1. The lowest stock ratio is 3.54...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jim-Bob
The biggest problem with lowering a Metro is that...

The biggest problem with lowering a Metro is that you run out of suspension travel pretty quickly. Inadequate travel can make for some very spooky handling when you hit a bump while turning. What...
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