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Forum: Success Stories 05-02-2022, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,370
Posted By D.O.G.
Honda Jazz

I bought my wife a 2014 Honda Jazz (Fit) earlier this year. It’s got the 1.5 litre engine with a CVT.

My car has been loaned out for a few weeks, so we’ve been sharing her car when it’s too wet...
Forum: Introductions 04-27-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,537
Posted By D.O.G.
G'day 65whitelion. In regards to air separation...

G'day 65whitelion.
In regards to air separation edges at the rear corners, I'd try some adhesive weather strip (with a triangular section) as an inexpensive trial.
I've bought some at Bunnings in...
Forum: The Lounge 04-02-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 19,961
Posted By D.O.G.
I'm one of those folk who still commutes for...

I'm one of those folk who still commutes for work, due to being a hands-on position and being deemed an "essential" industry.

I'm loving the really light traffic.:)
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-12-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,347
Views: 373,403
Posted By D.O.G.
On the topic of pickup verses car and trailer, if...

On the topic of pickup verses car and trailer, if you only need to move bulky items occasionally, a car and trailer wins hands down.

I recently completed a quick 1000 Km road trip with my i30 (1.8...
Forum: The Lounge 05-08-2019, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,316
Posted By D.O.G.
When I read the title, I expected a picture of a...

When I read the title, I expected a picture of a big dog.:)
Our dog's tall enough to reach the sink and tries to "clean" everything within reach.:o
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-02-2018, 06:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,108
Posted By D.O.G.
It's a nice enough car, but with all it's...

It's a nice enough car, but with all it's electronic "aids" I find it a bit like driving by committee. :rolleyes:

As I clock up more kilometres, I find myself turning off more and more of its...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By D.O.G.
I had a similar issue with the left rear caliper,...

I had a similar issue with the left rear caliper, fixing it increased (restored) coasting distance by a noticeable amount.
As you've found, the front wheels are hard to test due to the drive line...
Forum: The Lounge 05-26-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,463
Posted By D.O.G.
My Mazda was rear-ended a few years back. The...

My Mazda was rear-ended a few years back.
The damage was mostly cosmetic, I was still driving it while I decided what to do next.
I found the same model (even the same colour) online for less than...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-10-2018, 03:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,553
Posted By D.O.G.
A Celica's Tale.

I’m starting this thread to track my progress as I try to reach 40 MPG in RedCelica.
It’s a 1994, 6th generation Celica with a 4 speed auto and 2.2 litre engine that’s seduced me with its alluring...
Forum: Introductions 02-16-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By D.O.G.
Welcome.:D As already said, higher tyre...

Welcome.:D

As already said, higher tyre pressure and driving techniques are your friend.

What sort of conditions are you normally driving in - urban, highway, peak hour, etc.?
Where and when...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-20-2015, 08:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,722
Posted By D.O.G.
Thumbs up Gain

Here's an illustration of my current bike/car fuel savings.

We're having hot weather (40C+ one day) in my neck of the woods at present, so I've commuted by bike all this past week.

The rough...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 07-04-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,806
Posted By D.O.G.
My son had a CB125E with an exhaust of similar...

My son had a CB125E with an exhaust of similar weight.

He chopped it just after it straightened out under the engine and fitted an aftermarket slash cut / turn out muffler that finished just...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-20-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,150
Posted By D.O.G.
Hi All.:) My Mazda (Baa) is currently in the...

Hi All.:)
My Mazda (Baa) is currently in the top ten % list, although it's really only a seasonal visitor to those lofty heights.

Living in the Southern Hemisphere, while many folks on this site...
Forum: The Lounge 04-01-2015, 03:04 AM
Replies: 2,496
Views: 570,517
Posted By D.O.G.
YKYAEM (and a geek) when - While watching a...

YKYAEM (and a geek) when -

While watching a re-run of Star Trek TNG (Booby Trap) on TV, you get excited because Captain Picard has to “pulse and glide” the Enterprise out of an asteroid field,...
Forum: The Lounge 03-29-2015, 03:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,357
Posted By D.O.G.
Modifying a vehicle to be something it wasn't...

Modifying a vehicle to be something it wasn't intended for, isn't so terrible.

It's what I and many others on this site are doing all the time - we just go in the other direction.

None of the...
Forum: Instrumentation 02-18-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 116,518
Posted By D.O.G.
Yes. I've used that line on previous vacuum...

Yes.
I've used that line on previous vacuum gauge installations, it worked fine.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,994
Posted By D.O.G.
I don't think hilly terrain is an issue, I live...

I don't think hilly terrain is an issue, I live in the Blue Mountains and still saw improvement.
I think the question is,what percentage of your commute is spent in top gear.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,994
Posted By D.O.G.
I agree with most of the comments so far. ...

I agree with most of the comments so far.

Real time MPG feedback is a great help. I only have a vacuum gauge, but will get an MPGuino one of these days.

A well thought out kill switch helped,...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-31-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,762
Posted By D.O.G.
I ticked out of gas, flat tyre and other...

I ticked out of gas, flat tyre and other mechanical.:o

I haven't ridden much for some years now, but I've had many different bikes in the past.

Once each for out of gas and flat tyre, lots for...
Forum: Instrumentation 11-28-2014, 01:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,439
Posted By D.O.G.
Most float type fuel tank level sensors aren't...

Most float type fuel tank level sensors aren't designed to be super accurate, so it throws out whatever display you use.

In a typical rectangular tank, climbing/descending a hill, cornering, road...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 07-30-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 139,119
Posted By D.O.G.
OK, I've run a "real world" test of magnets on...

OK, I've run a "real world" test of magnets on the fuel line and air intake.

Three fills without magnets -
2169 km, 112.81 litres = 5.66 l/100km average.

Three fills with low powered ferrite...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-20-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,157
Posted By D.O.G.
OK, I compared my GPS (Tom Tom) and ridewithGPS's...

OK, I compared my GPS (Tom Tom) and ridewithGPS's figures.

The GPS shows 51.9 km to work (it doesn't give the elevation change), ridewithGPS shows 52.2 km with 592 m overall elevation change.

I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-18-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,157
Posted By D.O.G.
I haven't checked their accuracy in regard to...

I haven't checked their accuracy in regard to distance, but I know ridewithgps's elevation figures aren't always what you expect.

I mapped my commute route and found that it seemed to showed...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 03-18-2014, 05:26 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 59,636
Posted By D.O.G.
Because your last fuel log entry is more than 90...

Because your last fuel log entry is more than 90 days old, it's not counted or displayed. That doesn't mean you're no longer a team member though.:)
Forum: The Lounge 03-18-2014, 02:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,002
Posted By D.O.G.
If you're wanting to use the 18V battery pack,...

If you're wanting to use the 18V battery pack, maybe you could drop the voltage with something like this.
LM2596 LED Voltage Regulator DC Buck Adjustable Step Down Converter Module NEW | eBay...
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