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Forum: The Lounge 12-10-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2,496
Views: 570,203
Posted By radioranger
When people cut you off and you are happy for the...

When people cut you off and you are happy for the 15 seconds of drafting they provide.
Forum: The Lounge 12-04-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,596
Posted By radioranger
Sad Event and highlights how people have been...

Sad Event and highlights how people have been fooled over the years , myself included to equate speed with freedom.and personal power, I think that's why they let so many people speed today on the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-01-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4,276
Views: 1,421,065
Posted By radioranger
Jay lenos garage on you tube had a new...

Jay lenos garage on you tube had a new convertible one with interesting fornt wheel venting disgn, sorry I dont know how to post it.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-07-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,014
Posted By radioranger
he must have the Chlorophyl device , where you...

he must have the Chlorophyl device , where you add sun to water and wait ,
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-02-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,135
Posted By radioranger
He's onto something there but how about a grille...

He's onto something there but how about a grille block made of screen that doent restrict the flow at lower speed but as speeds increase less increase in flow and more will bypass screen because of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,910
Posted By radioranger
easiest way to lose weight now for you is the...

easiest way to lose weight now for you is the bumpers you can get aluminum u channel pretty reasonably might have to angle cut the u section near the end and bend around, probably could even polish...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-23-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 73,660
Posted By radioranger
I dont know if there is any thread about this but...

I dont know if there is any thread about this but the improved FE with lower oil levels may be safely done if you add an accumulator to the oil system , also helps with cold start up because engine...
Forum: The Lounge 01-08-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2,496
Views: 570,203
Posted By radioranger
when you plan your trips according to the wind...

when you plan your trips according to the wind direction
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-07-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,705
Posted By radioranger
got an idea here, I had a ford van and made a...

got an idea here, I had a ford van and made a foam copy of the nose of a UPS truck, the newer models are pretty rounded off in front and helped a lot on my crude testing runs, better than 10%...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-07-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 73,660
Posted By radioranger
lucky you checked the oil, the tcw might have...

lucky you checked the oil, the tcw might have saved you some wear there, I've noticed and it was actually used in WW 2 that if your oil level is low you will get more power, this due to foaming or...
Forum: The Lounge 12-29-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,822
Posted By radioranger
Well this past weekend I was out for an evening...

Well this past weekend I was out for an evening with friends and had some cocktails followed by some rather good wine. Feeling jolly I still had the sense to know i may be slightly over the limit so...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-23-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 23,002
Posted By radioranger
If you can lower the truck without a big expense...

If you can lower the truck without a big expense probably help a lot, , and if you haven't already switched to synthetics in all the drive train will make a difference, you've got a lot of spinning...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-22-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,137
Posted By radioranger
I was wondering if you made a grille block with...

I was wondering if you made a grille block with openings covered with very fine screen, as the speed builds more and more air would bypass the screen and go around the car, sort of self limiting by...
Forum: DIY / How-to 12-21-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,519
Posted By radioranger
you've got some pretty smart guys here, just...

you've got some pretty smart guys here, just remember run all the power through a fuse first, maybe somebody could draw a schematic to release the current when the brake lights activate. two relays...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-21-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 73,660
Posted By radioranger
Truck definitely runs smoother on first start,...

Truck definitely runs smoother on first start, more off the line torque as well, I figure the top cylinder lube is better, than shooting pure gas in there.gotta be less wear also at startup and some...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-21-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 73,660
Posted By radioranger
Well I use the 2 stroke stuff in the boat to...

Well I use the 2 stroke stuff in the boat to protect the electric fuel pumps and I also had a few stuck valves from the previous owners neglect in one engine, seems to really help in this area and no...
Forum: The Lounge 12-21-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2,496
Views: 570,203
Posted By radioranger
Great idea, now I can spend some time making a...

Great idea, now I can spend some time making a retractable door frame mounted spoiler! may be the first ecomodder to blow my own doors off.
Forum: The Lounge 12-16-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2,496
Views: 570,203
Posted By radioranger
When you plan your driving trips like a D day...

When you plan your driving trips like a D day invasion !
Forum: The Lounge 12-16-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,367
Posted By radioranger
You know I've owned over 30 boats an d none of...

You know I've owned over 30 boats an d none of them ever had a boattail !
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 12-14-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,507
Posted By radioranger
As the owner of a Ranger with almost 400 K miles...

As the owner of a Ranger with almost 400 K miles I agree, the trick is to convince others to follow suit. kind of a weird card game wording there. My Dad used to be such a smooth driver it would...
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 12-14-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,507
Posted By radioranger
Well as a former fast driver who like others has...

Well as a former fast driver who like others has come to enjoy hypermiling as an alternative lifestyle, I have discovered one thing that can maybe sway a younger driver who feels they must speed, ...
Forum: Saving@Home 12-13-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,216
Posted By radioranger
well here's an idea that might work , if you ran...

well here's an idea that might work , if you ran the water slowly into a sink and had a temp switch you could set , when ever the temp got a bit low it could trigger the pipe heater to come on for a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-12-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 24,802
Posted By radioranger
pretty good stuff there, I think you can visually...

pretty good stuff there, I think you can visually check the timing belt just look behind the plastic cover and see if the surface is cracking if it is go for a new one saves a lot of trouble re...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-05-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,531
Posted By radioranger
tried the tc w 3 in the inboard boat and the...

tried the tc w 3 in the inboard boat and the Ranger and seems to smooth it out a bit , I've tried it before but just wondering how it might effect the o2 which of course would hurt mileage if it goes...
Forum: The Lounge 12-04-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 186,287
Posted By radioranger
I gotta say love all the responses, for anyone...

I gotta say love all the responses, for anyone who believes in global warming probably the biggest change you could make is put white roofing shingles on your house!!, the difference between a white...
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