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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-08-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,601
Posted By TXwaterdog
Actually most of the roads have a posted speed...

Actually most of the roads have a posted speed limit of 30mph. 95% of the time everyone is going under 20mph. It's not as big of a deal as you're making it out to be. And these are in no way golf...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-14-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,640
Posted By TXwaterdog
If you drill into your metal make sure to seal it...

If you drill into your metal make sure to seal it with something. I personally like clearcoat (clearcoat spray/touchup paint) or silicon depending on what I'm putting through the hole. Most of the...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-14-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,686
Posted By TXwaterdog
Turtle +50mpg over 1000 miles thanks to you guys! (EPA=32)

So I've combined my last 3 full ups and Aparently I'm getting 50.8mpg! The EPA on my car says I should be getting around 32 combined!

I'm posting here because I wanted to thank everyone who...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-12-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 139,244
Posted By TXwaterdog
MPG Update, I've driven almost 500 miles...

MPG Update,


I've driven almost 500 miles and tested the flipping OD off and I saw a loss of over 2mpg (from 38 to 36mpg) over Flipping it off on accelerations and steep hill climbs. Basically,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-03-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,092
Posted By TXwaterdog
ConnClark no-one said anything about charging two...

ConnClark no-one said anything about charging two batteries.. I'd just charge the second one at home and use it to re-heat the car for a b side trip.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-03-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 139,244
Posted By TXwaterdog
So, I haven't filled up yet but I've driven about...

So, I haven't filled up yet but I've driven about 300 miles (using my onboard computer). I'm getting slightly better fuel economy by flipping off OD while at speed climbing hills. When accelling from...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-30-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 139,244
Posted By TXwaterdog
I've been toying with mine as well and I seem to...

I've been toying with mine as well and I seem to get better mpg in traffic (stop and go) with the overdrive off. My thought is that my 2012 Focus seems to be getting better mpgs under heavier load...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-27-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,735
Posted By TXwaterdog
Aside from all the "ride a bike" comments it...

Aside from all the "ride a bike" comments it looks like everyone is saying the same thing, your commute sucks. Can you chart out another route perhaps one that is longer but takes you down a less...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-18-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,654
Posted By TXwaterdog
Over $2.72/pc is a bit much for mounting...

Over $2.72/pc is a bit much for mounting hardware. I know you're milling these by hand and it's a one off product for now but I think your goal should be under $0.25 a pc. Look at what traditional...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-12-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 263,775
Posted By TXwaterdog
*2 fold eco tip! *Try packing your Golf...

*2 fold eco tip!

*Try packing your Golf clubs, disc golf discs, A bicycle or a fishing pole. When I get stuck in traffic sometimes I pull over and kill an hour doing anything but driving in...
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