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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-06-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,550
Posted By vtec-e
I find talking cold hard cash saved tends to...

I find talking cold hard cash saved tends to quieten them down. MPG tends to give them little other than raised eyebrows and a "jaysus!" look on their face. But when i say i spend 20 euro per week...
Forum: Success Stories 05-21-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,988
Posted By vtec-e
Redyaris, i would like to know how you attached...

Redyaris, i would like to know how you attached the undertray to the car. I was thinking of rivnuts but they entail drilling the chassis, something i am not keen on. Also, how did you finish the...
Forum: The Lounge 03-07-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,810
Posted By vtec-e
Shuttle and ISS

The ISS and Discovery passed this evening. Thought i'd share a picture:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vtec-e-albums-random-picture2736-iss-discovery-resized.jpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-15-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,789
Posted By vtec-e
New oil pan heater.

So i got my heater installed but it didn't go as planned. First, there was waaay less flat surface than i had remembered. I did go for a small 3" round heater but the most flat area on my oil pan is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-14-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,640
Posted By vtec-e
+1 You aint gettin no 100mpg machine here! All...

+1
You aint gettin no 100mpg machine here! All your best efforts will net you a few mpg at best. After that you are looking at mega bucks and mega effort to gain a few mpg more. Honestly, how much...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-01-2010, 05:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,450
Posted By vtec-e
Ah yes, but from what we've all seen here,...

Ah yes, but from what we've all seen here, sidewall pressure is taboo in the mainstream world. I'd say they run them at a slightly higher pressure but only by a few psi. There is no way they would...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-28-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,255
Posted By vtec-e
Aerodynamic Trucks

I spotted a teardrop shaped truck yesterday. Boy was i surprised!
M and S Cuts Carbon With Teardrop Trailers* (http://www.donbur.co.uk/gb/news/mands_teardrop_trailer.shtml)

NASA, MAN, Dolphins,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-20-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,061
Posted By vtec-e
My mileage didn't really change but there was way...

My mileage didn't really change but there was way less soot coming out after a week of steady driving. Which tells me the fuel might be atomising better and therefore burning more completely, maybe??...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2010, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4,276
Views: 1,421,007
Posted By vtec-e
Truly fantastic cars.....at least in shape...

Truly fantastic cars.....at least in shape anyway! Car makers take note. This is what we want.

ollie
Forum: Success Stories 01-02-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,719
Posted By vtec-e
Thats a wind up right? WE DON'T DRAFT!

Thats a wind up right? WE DON'T DRAFT!
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-14-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 37,176
Posted By vtec-e
But wouldn't a tire with higher pressure push...

But wouldn't a tire with higher pressure push more into the road surface, due to there being more pressure per unit area between the tire and the road?

And anyway, if it were dangerous and grip...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-15-2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 21,637
Posted By vtec-e
Renault are working on something similar: The...

Renault are working on something similar: The Synthetic Jet.
http://pdf.aiaa.org/preview/CDReadyMFLC06_1187/PV2006_3337.pdf
Green Car Congress: Renault Altica: 44MPG Diesel Concept with Active...
Forum: The Lounge 11-04-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,213
Posted By vtec-e
Ah yeah, i give em a scald in front of the stove...

Ah yeah, i give em a scald in front of the stove and they're good to go! Gotta keep the tumble dryer use to a minimum right? And some bacteria is ok too.....builds up the immune system. That could be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-20-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,691
Posted By vtec-e
You're looking at a whole lotta work for a very...

You're looking at a whole lotta work for a very tiny gain. Not worth it imo. If the PS had it's own belt then it would be a very simple job. I did it in my civic but only got one or two mpg. I also...
Forum: The Lounge 09-25-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,593
Posted By vtec-e
I did the test drive and it didn't go as well as...

I did the test drive and it didn't go as well as i had hoped:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vtec-e-albums-peugeot-308hdi-picture1261-trip-computer.jpg
I threw everything at it but it wouldn't...
Forum: The Lounge 09-24-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,593
Posted By vtec-e
I booked a test drive in something special

A peugeot 308HDi.....oh....my...GOD!!!
Here is the link:How low can you go? (http://www.howlowcanyougo.ie/)
Check out the results tab. I may be in with a chance here! Pics tomorrow, all going...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-04-2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By vtec-e
I believe it's in the region of 60% tax on petrol...

I believe it's in the region of 60% tax on petrol and diesel. The current emissions buzz will die off when there is a suitable percentage of people using diesel. Then they'll rise the taxes on that....
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-29-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,061
Posted By vtec-e
Honda civic engine parts after 290,000km.

I took apart the engine on my civic. Purely to see what condition it was in after my hypermiling (with very hot air going into it...)
It appears my valves were leaking somewhat. They were also...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-21-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,568
Posted By vtec-e
FWIW i removed my rear seats recently for a whole...

FWIW i removed my rear seats recently for a whole tank and it made no difference. That said, i was P&Ging it and probably not too well either. Anyway, if it was going to make a difference it would...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-19-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,836
Posted By vtec-e
Hi Eddles, I tried the warmer intake air by...

Hi Eddles,

I tried the warmer intake air by way of a partially blocked intercooler. It didn't work and actually made my FE worse. But then Tasdrouille has it, i think, and it works for him??...
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-06-2009, 03:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,791
Posted By vtec-e
Someone here mentioned using a central locking...

Someone here mentioned using a central locking motor. It would only be fully open or fully closed so you wouldn't have the level of control to maintain a certain temp. But if you are just using it to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,993
Posted By vtec-e
I'm interested in hearing from anyone thats used...

I'm interested in hearing from anyone thats used this from an MPG point of view. Sure there's more power but i'm sure most folks here would hypermile a ferrari if given the chance! (Oh there's a...
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