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Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-28-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,776
Posted By Matt Herring
Anybody Ever See One Of These Cars?

There's a vid halfway down the article that will give you a laugh...with Loren Green as the spokesperson.

How The U.S. Government Killed The Safest Car Ever Built (http://jalopnik.com/5549518/)
Forum: Hybrids 05-27-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,750
Posted By Matt Herring
Here's the latest pic of my HSI after 190+ miles....

Here's the latest pic of my HSI after 190+ miles. I didn't think I'd be doing this well this early but I'll take it!

FYI - Not sure how the 2010 Prius measures Average Speed but I know I have not...
Forum: The Lounge 10-31-2009, 01:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,262
Posted By Matt Herring
Huge Savings On Restaurant Gift Certificates - Ends Nov. 1

I picked this up off a thread from priuschat.com and thought I'd post it over here for anyone looking for a great deal on local restaurant gift certificates...really great deals. I picked up $175...
Forum: Instrumentation 10-13-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By Matt Herring
I just looked through my Xguage list again and...

I just looked through my Xguage list again and found it on page 5 of this pdf. But it's for GMCANSF cars...whatever that is?

http://www.scangauge.com/support/pdfs/XGAUGE.pdf
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-08-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,741
Posted By Matt Herring
Hey Chuck...I wouldn't get frustrated too much...

Hey Chuck...I wouldn't get frustrated too much about your recent tank as there are many factors that can throw off a tank or result in lower than expected results. The thing you have to remember is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-30-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,755
Posted By Matt Herring
There are several Prius aero kits available that...

There are several Prius aero kits available that actually improve aero and are not just for aesthetics. However, most can be easily self-modded for a fraction of the price.

Here's one...
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Forum: The Lounge 09-13-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,522
Posted By Matt Herring
Hug Your Dad Today

I usually don't get into the mushy stuff on any websites but I thought my recent experiences might help someone down the line. This post probably serves as more of an outlet for me to get things off...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-02-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,969
Posted By Matt Herring
So in two days you have saved about 30 minutes of...

So in two days you have saved about 30 minutes of idle time...in 4 days that would be an hour saved and 1/4 gallon of gas saved (by your numbers). Saving a gallon or more a month will surely impact...
Forum: Hybrids 08-31-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,664
Posted By Matt Herring
Motorweek 1st Gen Insight Video

I picked this off priuschat as it was a fun vid to watch...report from 2000 Motorweek on the 1st Gen Insight. Vid and audio are average...sorry! These cars are fun to watch and I'm sure even more...
Forum: The Lounge 08-28-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,917
Posted By Matt Herring
It's called The Truth About Traffic...the science...

It's called The Truth About Traffic...the science behind traffic.

Topics are:

* studying driving behavior while on the cell phone, eating, distracted, etc in a driving simulator
* Emergency...
Forum: Hybrids 08-17-2009, 02:39 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 30,359
Posted By Matt Herring
I realize the summer months aren't the best for...

I realize the summer months aren't the best for testing/using my EBH but I just got it installed and am trying to guage it's impact on FE...even in the summer.

Before leaving work today I plugged...
Forum: Hybrids 08-15-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 30,359
Posted By Matt Herring
Engine Block Heater

Engine Block Heater
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 08-12-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,088
Posted By Matt Herring
Great vid...and love the music too! Good to...

Great vid...and love the music too! Good to finally see Doc Willie in person (or by video anyway)...have followed his exploits quite a bit.

I understand the vid was a basic pulse and glide...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-11-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,769
Posted By Matt Herring
The foam pipe insulation I bought was from Home...

The foam pipe insulation I bought was from Home Depot...$3 for four sections of 4 feet each. Any home improvement store will have them for very little cost (you might have been looking at the high...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-10-2009, 05:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,769
Posted By Matt Herring
Depends what type of tire you deleted and what...

Depends what type of tire you deleted and what type of tire you added. If you removed LRR tires and added a HRR tire you will lower mpg. If it's the same tire you will have a breaking in period for...
Forum: Success Stories 11-11-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 160,647
Posted By Matt Herring
Update... Made it 30 days on one tank...and...

Update...

Made it 30 days on one tank...and had about a gallon left in the tank! Didn't want to push the fuel injectors too far just to go another day or two without filling up.

Moral of the...
Forum: Success Stories 10-30-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 160,647
Posted By Matt Herring
Forgot to mention I ordered my SGII today too so...

Forgot to mention I ordered my SGII today too so I should be able to attain my goal after some work with the instrumentation.
Forum: Success Stories 10-30-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 160,647
Posted By Matt Herring
After getting my mpg's to 33% over epa I also...

After getting my mpg's to 33% over epa I also wanted to try to decrease my overall fuel consumption. So, I decided I would try to limit my consumption to 22 gallons a month. My Toyota 4runner can...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-27-2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,591
Posted By Matt Herring
This past Saturday morning I slugged down to the...

This past Saturday morning I slugged down to the Toyota dealership to get the 'ole oil change. They nicely greet you at the door...process your car and then whisk you away to a comfy waiting area...
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