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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-25-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,031
Posted By Peter7307
Two worthwhile websites.

I found these on another board.
They have information useful to topics discussed here.
I have no connection with either apart from posting these as a possible item of interest.

The Mayfield...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-16-2012, 01:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,958
Posted By Peter7307
Smile There is a similar system here in Melbourne to...

There is a similar system here in Melbourne to encourage drivers to maintain the momentum.

Too fast (ie OVER the limit) and you hit the red and way too slow and the same thing happens.

Getting...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 01-08-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,049
Posted By Peter7307
Try a post on a dedicated modeling site such as...

Try a post on a dedicated modeling site such as Armorara or FineScale Modeler.

This must have happened to posters on some of those sites previously.

Peter.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-03-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,102
Posted By Peter7307
Many years ago I had an original Mini (before BMW...

Many years ago I had an original Mini (before BMW bought them) fitted with a FISH carb in place of the standard SU.

According to the seller this was the ultimate in racing gear and know to a...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-16-2011, 03:05 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,576
Posted By Peter7307
Living as you do in Florida and driving a grey...

Living as you do in Florida and driving a grey with a black / grey dash car in the N. American Summer with an air conditioner designed for European Summers it is hardly surprising the thing is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,771
Posted By Peter7307
In addition to the ascending camber line...

In addition to the ascending camber line mentioned above the extra side area given by the extension moves the CoP rearward relative to the (virtually negligible) move in the same direction of the CoG...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-05-2011, 02:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,055
Posted By Peter7307
There is a thread showing vehicle undersides...

There is a thread showing vehicle undersides already in this section.

It is titled "Vehicle Undersides" which is no surprise.

Peter.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-28-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,129
Posted By Peter7307
Vehicle undersides.

I came across these views of the undersides of contemporary (and some high dollar) cars in another chat board related to vehicle suspensions.

While the main focus is on suspension design and...
Forum: Saving@Home 05-09-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,175
Posted By Peter7307
Concentrated laundry detergents are virtually the...

Concentrated laundry detergents are virtually the normal thing here now and refill plastic pouches are the usual choice for every purchase after the first one.

Supermarkets like them since they...
Forum: Saving@Home 05-06-2011, 12:50 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,797
Posted By Peter7307
Yep the electric hair dryer is pretty typical of...

Yep the electric hair dryer is pretty typical of the "don't know / don't want to know" attitude some people have.

Can't be bothered cleaning it and then complain they have to spend money buying a...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-29-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,254
Posted By Peter7307
Wagmoe, Welcome to the place as well. Cheers...

Wagmoe, Welcome to the place as well.

Cheers , Peter.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-08-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,899
Posted By Peter7307
Carlos, The one I was talking about was a set...

Carlos,
The one I was talking about was a set of after market pulleys fitted as part of a marine conversion of a diesel truck engine converted to marine use.

The set was to drive the water pump ,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-28-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,432
Posted By Peter7307
Well, Toyota did in the 1960's and sent it to...

Well, Toyota did in the 1960's and sent it to LeMans to race against Porsche etc.

Not all the car was papier mache but non structural parts like the rear wing and cover panels were.

The result...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-26-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,811
Posted By Peter7307
There was talk of making a road going version...

There was talk of making a road going version using the 5 cylinder diesel to replace the 4 rotor rotary of the experimental cars and Mercedes did extensive research and published quite a few papers...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 02-17-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,974
Posted By Peter7307
An interesting thread. There must be a huge...

An interesting thread.
There must be a huge number of times when a shipment has to get to a place but the time factor is virtually immaterial...and the savings i shipping costs can more than make up...
Forum: Saving@Home 02-09-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,403
Posted By Peter7307
Sort of related to some of the above items... ...

Sort of related to some of the above items...

One other option is an additional roof to form an air space between the new roof and the existing one.
The top roof exposed to the sun heats up and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-06-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,240
Posted By Peter7307
phord, Several cars have a a single wiper from...

phord,
Several cars have a a single wiper from the factory. Citroen , Mercedes Benz and other have all used one blade for aero reasons. The usual design puts the pivot point at the base of the...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-26-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,655
Posted By Peter7307
Frank , agreed. User friendly they are not. ...

Frank , agreed. User friendly they are not.

I think it is like a lot of stuff these days.
When it works it works well and is reliable but when it fails it is not repairable and has to be...
Forum: The Lounge 01-23-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,740
Posted By Peter7307
A little hard to tell from the photo but it looks...

A little hard to tell from the photo but it looks like "POLAR FLEECE" material and should be available from any decent fabric supply place.
Ask most females for a source if you are not familiar with...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,636
Posted By Peter7307
The ultimate accessory for Dodge SUV owners? ...

The ultimate accessory for Dodge SUV owners?

Pete.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-31-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,082
Posted By Peter7307
I think you are reading it the way it is. With...

I think you are reading it the way it is.
With increasing Gov't intervention the focus shifts from delivering what the customer wants to delivering what the Gov't is telling the car makers to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-13-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,182
Posted By Peter7307
I totally agree. More people = more damage and...

I totally agree.
More people = more damage and one of the most beneficial environmental choices anyone , especially if they are living in any Western country , can make is not to have kids.

Sadly...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-08-2009, 12:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,378
Posted By Peter7307
Wyatt , Easiest way is to remove the valve and...

Wyatt ,
Easiest way is to remove the valve and shake it.
If it is working as it should it will rattle telling you all is OK.
This is usually a ten minute job and needs no special tools or...
Forum: The Lounge 11-27-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,926
Posted By Peter7307
Neil, Pleased to hear you are heading in the...

Neil,
Pleased to hear you are heading in the right direction again.

Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it.

Cheers , Pete.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-21-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,867
Posted By Peter7307
FUEL WEIGHTS: Diesel: 815 to 855 grammes per...

FUEL WEIGHTS:

Diesel: 815 to 855 grammes per litre

Unleaded: 730 to 780 grammes per litre for unleaded.

Pete.
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