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Forum: Success Stories 07-28-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By vacationtime247
Prius Problems & Purchases

Hello everyone! It's been a while. Like, years. The 1986 Tempo Diesel had to be retired, didn't bring it to Cali when we moved. But, did find a couple other gas savers to replace it. So, here they...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-15-2020, 02:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By vacationtime247
FREE! 2008 Toyota Prius Mint Green Turtle

Recently picked up a 2008 Toyota Prius. Girl my wife works with drove it to work and she couldn't start it again. Sat for a few days at her work before she decided it was time to get rid of it. ...
Forum: Success Stories 03-12-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,118
Posted By vacationtime247
Mortgage Loan: Closed

Feels like a success story for me. Sent the final payment overnight Friday. Checked after getting home tonight and it showed Mortgage Loan: Closed! FINALLY! Own my house with no debt and just one...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,352
Posted By vacationtime247
Just got the tent set up for the Aztek. Don't...

Just got the tent set up for the Aztek. Don't think this will help my cd, lol.
VT247

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x350/vacationtime247/100_3875.jpg
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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-19-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,544
Posted By vacationtime247
MPG Test: 2012 Toyota Camry LE

Wife talked me into taking a pre-summer weekend get away. Drove from Muncie, IN to the Smokey Mountain National Park, TN.

Rented a 2012 Toyota Camry LE. Nice car, but not for me. Had so many...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-14-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,559
Posted By vacationtime247
Rear View Mirror Violation IN 9-19-12-1 (for Kammback addition on sedan)

Sure, the duct tape Kammback isn't pretty. Always had people stopping, stairing and even taking pics. But pulled over? Yea, knew it would happen sooner or later.

So here's how the story goes....
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-18-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,558
Posted By vacationtime247
I'm seeing about a 6-7% gain in my fuel mileage. ...

I'm seeing about a 6-7% gain in my fuel mileage. In retrospect, think I raised the back up to much from the original design. But hey, it's a $20 project and I went on sight alone for the angle. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-15-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,558
Posted By vacationtime247
Law enforcement gives me the same look everyone...

Law enforcement gives me the same look everyone else does like, WTF? Still have it on there! Still holding on strong, wind, ice, water and rain.
Got the Caprice in the garage awaiting engine...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-10-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,558
Posted By vacationtime247
Was getting 45.81 MPG last tank. This tank @ the...

Was getting 45.81 MPG last tank. This tank @ the same distance (@365 miles) and fill up level but with the kammback, 48.52 mpg. Thats 2.71 more miles per gallon. About a 6% increase. Drive...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-03-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,558
Posted By vacationtime247
Here is something I found interesting. Not sure...

Here is something I found interesting. Not sure if someone here on this site made this or not, if so THANK YOU! It's pretty cool to watch.
VT247

Stock is listed first.
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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-28-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,558
Posted By vacationtime247
Well here's the test fit. Duct tape and...

Well here's the test fit. Duct tape and cardboard. Fun, lol. Looking at it now that it's done I think the slope may be to steep going down. Perhaps it's good enough, I'll add some tufts and see...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,954
Posted By vacationtime247
Not that worried about fuel testing around here. ...

Not that worried about fuel testing around here. Never had an issue and doubt that local police would ever bother. Have a lot of used oil to mix with some offroad diesel for fuel. What would be a...
Forum: The Lounge 07-21-2011, 03:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,717
Posted By vacationtime247
That was AWSOME!!!! Left Wednesday and stopped...

That was AWSOME!!!! Left Wednesday and stopped in between to sleep. Got to the Rocky Mountains by mid Thursday. Went to see a waterfall and about 15 ft away there's a huge brown bear. Looked me...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2011, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,041
Posted By vacationtime247
I'd of got out, taken of my shirt spinning it...

I'd of got out, taken of my shirt spinning it around and then danced by the burning car like an injun. Best way to deal with something crazy is just do something crazier.
VT247
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,954
Posted By vacationtime247
Pretty much exactly what I've done. The...

Pretty much exactly what I've done. The important structural areas are solid. Surface rust mostly. Driven it around town to get it repaired and to test it. Drives good....enough for me.
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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-29-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,954
Posted By vacationtime247
Finally finished off the brakes. Now it can...

Finally finished off the brakes. Now it can stop, which is always a good thing. Couldn't drive it until the brakes at least worked. Replaced the rear brake lines on both sides, the cylinders,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-01-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,323
Posted By vacationtime247
Coroplast Front Drop Chin Spoiler

Got a couple 4 foot by 8 foot pieces of coroplast. Finally got to install my front drop chin spoiler on my Escort. Only took about an hour to complete and I'm hoping to improve my MPG some. ...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-09-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,543
Posted By vacationtime247
Started the thread, then bought it on a whim. ...

Started the thread, then bought it on a whim. Just sold my Suburban and used the money from that to get the enduro. Tried to think of what would be better to use, decided that the enduro worked...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-06-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,590
Posted By vacationtime247
Paint Your Car For Under $100

Caution: This might be the most redneck thing you've ever seen. But instead of letting rust destroy my vehicle, I decided to paint it on the cheap. Cars driving in the rust belt, upper midwest,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-21-2011, 03:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,958
Posted By vacationtime247
Starting at the top, (I may be wrong, and some I...

Starting at the top, (I may be wrong, and some I don't know)

1. Dodge Police Interceptor
2. Toyota Prius 4 door
3. Fiat (500?)
4. Fiat (500?)
5. Fiat, early mini car
6. Scion xB
7. ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-26-2011, 02:57 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,619
Posted By vacationtime247
Forget the haters. That cars is SWEET! ...

Forget the haters. That cars is SWEET! Definetly an upgrade over the original V8. Built the car you wanted, not many people can say that.
VT247
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-25-2011, 02:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,860
Posted By vacationtime247
It's COLD! Quick Way To Heat the Car

Park both my cars close to the house but outside. It's been subfreezing recently (snow, frost, etc) and I'm wasting gas letting the car warm up before leaving. So, I'm using a space heater affixed...
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