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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-24-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,944
Posted By Ladogaboy
Wow, an ad hominem argument. How compelling. You...

Wow, an ad hominem argument. How compelling. You made up an extremely exaggerated hypothetical example in order to shoot down the idea of restricted driving days, but you cry foul when someone else...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-18-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,577
Posted By Ladogaboy
Sometimes, I'm just forced to ask why? Is it...

Sometimes, I'm just forced to ask why? Is it really so bad where you are?

That being said, I don't want to impose my values on you. However, physics isn't so kind. No matter what, you are going...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-08-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 132,226
Posted By Ladogaboy
Hey, so I got a couple of neodymium magnets for...

Hey, so I got a couple of neodymium magnets for Christmas, and the crazy thing is, my FE has gone up over 1 mpg since then! The great thing about these magnets is, I didn't even have to leave them in...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-03-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By Ladogaboy
I'm not sure what you're trying to ask there. A...

I'm not sure what you're trying to ask there. A 1% decrease in fuel usage would be a 1% decrease in fuel usage (i.e., 1 gallon per 50 miles would become .99 gallons per 50 miles).

The calculator...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-29-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,153
Posted By Ladogaboy
Remember that clearance when the tires are on and...

Remember that clearance when the tires are on and inflated is different than clearance when a tire is flat.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-26-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 21,736
Posted By Ladogaboy
Possibly, and here is why: I would say 99%...

Possibly, and here is why:

I would say 99% (hyperbole) of the fuel consumption in the United States is by people who are doing absolutely nothing the fix, change, overhaul, or upgrade the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-26-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 21,736
Posted By Ladogaboy
While I'll grant you that it wasn't a smart thing...

While I'll grant you that it wasn't a smart thing to say on a number of levels, I wouldn't classify it in the same category as racism.

Racism focuses on, and associates negativity with, innate,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-26-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 28,027
Posted By Ladogaboy
I want to add something to Post #8. What oil pan...

I want to add something to Post #8. What oil pan 4 was saying in regards to diesel turbos "loving their cylinders stuffed with air" would apply to at least some gas turbos. I was doing some more...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-26-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 28,027
Posted By Ladogaboy
Elimination of back pressure has benefits in gas...

Elimination of back pressure has benefits in gas turbocharged engines as well, but top-end power is where this is primarily seen. In regards to fuel economy, I don't know of any proven effects either...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-24-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,469
Posted By Ladogaboy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0U7jakUY8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0U7jakUY8
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-19-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,992
Posted By Ladogaboy
A 5th wheel and a goose-neck are technically very...

A 5th wheel and a goose-neck are technically very different. A 5th wheel has a much larger overhang that doesn't extend to the bed of the truck. A goose-neck has far less surface/frontal area, and...
Forum: Hybrids 02-18-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,888
Posted By Ladogaboy
Then I apologize. I had the wrong impression. ...

Then I apologize. I had the wrong impression.



Why am I paying to keep so many gasoline powered cars on the road? The U.S. Government routes far more funding into fossil fuels than any other...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-18-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 21,736
Posted By Ladogaboy
I think the major problem with... let me just...

I think the major problem with... let me just call them the hotties (forgive me, I don't remember all of the tags and don't care to learn) is that their arguments have a fundamental disconnect. They...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-16-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 21,736
Posted By Ladogaboy
Relatively speaking, we are all ignorant. Human...

Relatively speaking, we are all ignorant. Human history comprises only a small fraction of the Earth's history, and our meteorological data comprises only a small fraction of human history. Based on...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-12-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,134
Posted By Ladogaboy
This is true for sure. Personally, I'd hate...

This is true for sure.

Personally, I'd hate to make any decision purely based on fear. Drive any car that you feel is basically safe (i.e., fully functional and not falling apart) and let your...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-05-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,550
Posted By Ladogaboy
No, 1 Lambda = stoich/14.7:1 AFR, so .9 Lambda =...

No, 1 Lambda = stoich/14.7:1 AFR, so .9 Lambda = 13.23:1 AFR. Likewise, 1.1 Lambda = 16.17:1 AFR.

This is my understanding, anyway.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-04-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,714
Posted By Ladogaboy
I think that is a good point, james, because it...

I think that is a good point, james, because it seems (in my opinion) that most Americans have skewed values. Often times, people confuse desires and wants with needs. Even just 100 years ago, most...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-03-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,714
Posted By Ladogaboy
Or people would go back to shipping more items by...

Or people would go back to shipping more items by train, since trains are by far the most efficient means of transporting goods. Heck, people might even start riding trains (yes, the slow ones) more...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-29-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 23,823
Posted By Ladogaboy
I don't know if you're getting at what I was...

I don't know if you're getting at what I was hoping Neil would address, but these are my sentiments exactly. In short, there will be an environmental impact with any sort of energy production, and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-22-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,707
Posted By Ladogaboy
I'm curious. How does that work?

I'm curious. How does that work?
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-22-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,062
Posted By Ladogaboy
Paragraphs, please.

Paragraphs, please.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 01-21-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,139
Posted By Ladogaboy
If the noise level changes from when it is cold...

If the noise level changes from when it is cold to when it is warmed up, you might have a crack/leak somewhere in your exhaust system. As it warms, the metal will expand, and that could mostly seal...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-18-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,002
Posted By Ladogaboy
Rotational Weight

Now, I know this subject has been discussed before in other weight reduction threads, but I had a random thought and was curious as to what you all thought about this.

Rotational weight,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-17-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,071
Posted By Ladogaboy
Even going to a lightweight AGM battery should...

Even going to a lightweight AGM battery should save close to that amount. Odyssey batteries makes a 15 lb AGM battery, but it costs about $150 new. The lithium batteries are another option... I don't...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-06-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Posted By Ladogaboy
Good job! I still find it funny how my best...

Good job! I still find it funny how my best mileage tends to be in stop-and-go traffic. It's more proof that people need to just relax.
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