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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-30-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
We have one more video on LED light bulbs. This...

We have one more video on LED light bulbs. This one covers the interior lights, and license plate lights. I agreed to make the two videos, in return for all the LED lights. And I'm happy to say these...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-12-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Nothing really interesting going on with the...

Nothing really interesting going on with the Prius right now. But I finally finished the LED headlight review. LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87IyCUlS4o4
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-17-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
I haven't bought any coroplast yet. It's on the...

I haven't bought any coroplast yet. It's on the to-do list.

BTW, here's a photo I took during twilight. The car now has LED headlights and fog lights. And "pizza pans 2.0" are holding up really...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-07-2023, 10:48 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Those are the vent holes. They also provide...

Those are the vent holes. They also provide access to the valve stems.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-07-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
I forgot to mention, a vendor sent me some LED...

I forgot to mention, a vendor sent me some LED lights to try out. They sent me a pair of headlights, and a pack of interior lights. I've installed the headlights already, and am pretty impressed. I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-07-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Wow, it's been awhile since my last post....

Wow, it's been awhile since my last post. Thankfully, summer is winding down. This year, the heat was pretty brutal. Plus work was very busy. That didn't leave much time or energy for other things.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-19-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,456
Posted By Blacktree
One note about DFCO: there is often a delay...

One note about DFCO: there is often a delay before it is activated. The delay could be several seconds, which would severely reduce its effectiveness for fuel economy. Although you may be able to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-21-2023, 12:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,923
Posted By Blacktree
If the car is stock, I wouldn't worry about it....

If the car is stock, I wouldn't worry about it. What are they gonna do, force you to redesign your car?
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By Blacktree
There are different schools of thought on that....

There are different schools of thought on that. I'm not sure if there's definitive proof either way. But here's my opinion, based on experience.

If you do the "slow and steady" thing, you may...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By Blacktree
I'm not sure how cheap you're trying to go, but I...

I'm not sure how cheap you're trying to go, but I have a cheap GoPro wannabe camera, and have used it to film tuft testing on my car. The image quality was good enough for that. The audio quality is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Yes, they can be used for data or charging.

Yes, they can be used for data or charging.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Stuff like that is par for the course, if you're...

Stuff like that is par for the course, if you're a content creator. I shrug it off.

I'm very happy with the fog lights. They look cool (in my opinion), and they're functional.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-10-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,456
Posted By Blacktree
This is an interesting project. But there are a...

This is an interesting project. But there are a couple things you may need to consider.

First of all, 250 Watts won't be enough to completely replace the alternator. But you probably know that....
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-10-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Basically, I'm going to use them like DRLs. But...

Basically, I'm going to use them like DRLs. But technically they might not be considered DRLs, because they don't come on automatically with the ignition. They come on when I turn on the running...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-06-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By Blacktree
What car? Anyway, the windshield mouldings are...

What car? Anyway, the windshield mouldings are usually for aesthetics. The windshield is usually glued in place, with urethane sealant. I'm sure there are exceptions to the rule, but that's how it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Last night, I installed Grille Block 2.0. It's...

Last night, I installed Grille Block 2.0. It's basically just a piece of sheet plastic attached to the backside of the upper grille. I used black plastic, to make it stealthy. It's 1/16" thick ABS. I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-02-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Just barely. I think the bottom ~1/8" of the...

Just barely. I think the bottom ~1/8" of the mirror is obstructed. For a taller person (I'm only 5'7"), that shouldn't be an issue.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-30-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,870
Posted By Blacktree
The P0420 could be related to the gassy smell,...

The P0420 could be related to the gassy smell, but shouldn't affect engine management. The P0420 usually means the catalyst or the downstream O2 sensor is bad. The ECU doesn't use the downstream O2...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-30-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Hey guys, the video is up! I'm calling it...

Hey guys, the video is up! I'm calling it "motorcycle mirrors 2.0"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJi9kw4XBbA

Also, I think I may have gotten the mirrors upside-down. They're not marked left...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-26-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Here's a photo of the stock mirror next to the...

Here's a photo of the stock mirror next to the sport bike one. The size difference is noticeable.

https://i.imgur.com/E8RaxZY.jpg

But you're probably here to see photos of the new mirrors...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-25-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
I was able to paint the mirror bases today. I...

I was able to paint the mirror bases today. I waited until the paint was dry to the touch, and attached the sport bike mirrors. They already look much better than the other ones. Here are a couple...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-24-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,870
Posted By Blacktree
Unfortunately, the gas engines in these cars...

Unfortunately, the gas engines in these cars aren't very fuel efficient. For good fuel economy from the factory, you'd have to get a TDI.

But since your fuel economy is fairly low, marginal...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-23-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
The fiberglass layup is complete. These parts are...

The fiberglass layup is complete. These parts are pretty simple, which makes it easier. I also decided to use thin glass cloth (4 oz), because it's more flexible and conforms to the surface better....
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-22-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
Hey guys! I decided to do the fiberglass work in...

Hey guys! I decided to do the fiberglass work in 2 parts. First, I'm going to fill all the holes in the existing piece. Then I'm going to put a thin layer of fiberglass over it, to bind everything...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-21-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,281
Posted By Blacktree
OK, so I finally got around to redoing the...

OK, so I finally got around to redoing the mirrors. Or at least, I got a start on it. I chopped the mirror bases off, and sanded everything flush. Now we're left with a bunch of holes that need to be...
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