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Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-16-2019, 01:22 PM
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"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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kurzer
Date: 15.05.2009 km: 230.100 Prize: 20 spare...
Date: 15.05.2009 km: 230.100 Prize: 20 spare part: thermostat
this is not unusual, a not perfekt closing thermostat.
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EcoModding Central
10-11-2017, 06:22 PM
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"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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kurzer
http://ep.yimg.com/ay/gomiata/robbins-mazda-miata-...
http://ep.yimg.com/ay/gomiata/robbins-mazda-miata-headrest-pocket-tonneau-cover-sale-9.gif
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EcoModding Central
09-30-2017, 03:46 AM
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"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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kurzer
thats why a 28ī bike rolls better than a 26ī,...
thats why a 28ī bike rolls better than a 26ī, less rounds for the bearing.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-26-2017, 10:06 AM
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437
"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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Posted By
kurzer
the point is, in almost every used mx5 the shift...
the point is, in almost every used mx5 the shift turret is open and fresh oil and new seals are a good idea.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-22-2017, 11:31 AM
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437
"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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Posted By
kurzer
this is a common problem with miatas. the heat...
this is a common problem with miatas. the heat kills the plug wires, the plug wires kill the coil. dont use the old wires too long, 50.000-60.000km is the time to change.
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EcoModding Central
09-19-2017, 01:57 PM
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437
"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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Posted By
kurzer
there will be no or minor change in CL. i had a...
there will be no or minor change in CL. i had a extrem lean time with 47% ethanol in the fuel and the first klick at the air flow meter. CL was fine, OL was very lean, but >5000 rpm it was rich...
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EcoModding Central
09-19-2017, 07:49 AM
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437
"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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Posted By
kurzer
the early diff is smaller than the 1994 and...
the early diff is smaller than the 1994 and later. you need a shorter prop shaft and 2 shorter drive shafts. additional are differences in the shafts because of VLSD and open diff at least. the...
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EcoModding Central
09-19-2017, 03:38 AM
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437
"MPGiata" modding thread: aiming for 50 MPG with a 1990 Miata. Update: success, 55 MPG!
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Posted By
kurzer
to do the idle, u have to connect 2 pins in the...
to do the idle, u have to connect 2 pins in the engine bay. this will show the real setting. but there is a trick. if the rev is falling to slow while shifting, u can reduce the idle air. drops it to...
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EcoModding Central
06-19-2017, 01:47 PM
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DIY engine stop/start, with clutch + throttle switch restart
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Posted By
kurzer
@ Jurgis without the wiring diagram no one can...
@ Jurgis without the wiring diagram no one can say. but u better go for the injection relay than the ignition. otherwise the fuel is still dripping...
the alternator pin went from 0v to 12v...
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General Efficiency Discussion
04-19-2017, 11:38 AM
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164
I'm buying* Canada's cheapest, roadworthy**, 50 mpg*** Mazda Miata MX-5
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Posted By
kurzer
itīs located at page 4 in this thread. ...
itīs located at page 4 in this thread.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/im-buying-canadas-cheapest-roadworthy-50-mpg-mazda-34518-4.html#post530081
fist take a look at the sparks. the...
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General Efficiency Discussion
04-10-2017, 04:51 AM
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I'm buying* Canada's cheapest, roadworthy**, 50 mpg*** Mazda Miata MX-5
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36,844
Posted By
kurzer
make sure, the lambda sonde is ok first. a weak...
make sure, the lambda sonde is ok first. a weak sonde tends to richer mixture in closed loop. the tune of the air flow meter is working for open loop.
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General Efficiency Discussion
12-20-2016, 06:10 AM
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I'm buying* Canada's cheapest, roadworthy**, 50 mpg*** Mazda Miata MX-5
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Posted By
kurzer
the best mod i did to my mx5, was setting the...
the best mod i did to my mx5, was setting the mixture leaner. in open loop the car is so rich, even the power isnīt at its best. inner cooling, i guess.
i opend the black cover at the air flow...
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Aerodynamics
09-15-2016, 11:31 AM
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Chevy Bolt's aero is a 'disaster,'
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kurzer
Prius 3 is 0,25 vs. 0,26 and the MB CLA is 0,23...
Prius 3 is 0,25 vs. 0,26
and the MB CLA is 0,23 vs. 0,3
messured in this test: Drag Queens: Aerodynamics Compared – Comparison Test – Car and Driver...
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Aerodynamics
09-14-2016, 04:45 PM
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Chevy Bolt's aero is a 'disaster,'
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Posted By
kurzer
from 0,32 to 0,26 is like going 90km/h instead of...
from 0,32 to 0,26 is like going 90km/h instead of 100 km/h.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
08-25-2016, 05:00 AM
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DIY engine stop/start, with clutch + throttle switch restart
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kurzer
DIY engine stop/start, with clutch + throttle switch restart
thats what i did twice. the first attempt was a Daihatsu Move. Manuell ignition kill switch. restart when clutch and throttle are pressed the same time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nYAJcBx3Dc...
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DIY / How-to
07-16-2013, 10:46 AM
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202
Kill Switch (EOC): Where did you install your activator? And what did you use?
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kurzer
http://imageshack.us/a/img90/9462/p1030662b.jpg ...
http://imageshack.us/a/img90/9462/p1030662b.jpg
itīs the left one. used to be a hazard flasher...
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DIY / How-to
03-08-2013, 12:37 PM
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41
Prius engine conversion
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16,106
Posted By
kurzer
OMG, go away with that stinky rattlebox! the poor...
OMG, go away with that stinky rattlebox! the poor prius didnīt deserve this torture. strip it and be happy or sell it and by a golf...
;)
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Hybrids
11-09-2012, 04:28 PM
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Prius has terrible mileage for first 10 minutes?
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Posted By
kurzer
1h preheating equals 1min ICE runtime. with...
1h preheating equals 1min ICE runtime. with german pirce for elctrizity, a preheat time of some 20-30 minutes, is a zero sum.
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-11-2012, 02:22 AM
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11
Caravan (camper trailer) spoiler (deflector on tow vehicle roof)
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6,824
Posted By
kurzer
of course not. unfortunately the santamo (the...
of course not. unfortunately the santamo (the towing car) hasnīt any kind of display nor a obd plug to conect a scangauge. i hope to manage a downhill test, to work out the differences.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
03-17-2012, 09:18 AM
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270
Dynamic Cylinder Deactivation
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Posted By
kurzer
i still want to buy it. can u say when and where...
i still want to buy it. can u say when and where it will be possible?
Forum:
EcoModding Central
03-13-2012, 04:33 AM
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thermoelectric voltage and amperage test now visable
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2,535
Posted By
kurzer
this isnīt true, sadly. P=U*I 3,6V*1A= 3,6W...
this isnīt true, sadly.
P=U*I
3,6V*1A= 3,6W
3,6W*4= 14,4W
14,4W/14,4V=1A
the current in series dosnīt add up. itīs the same with batterie packs.
Forum:
Hybrids
02-14-2012, 02:54 AM
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8
New to me 2001 Prius, now what?
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2,403
Posted By
kurzer
i had a 2001 for 5 years. the check engine light...
i had a 2001 for 5 years. the check engine light came after some month first and after the years it was a dayly issue. the reading was some kind of "catalytic converter out of norm" and the garage...
Forum:
Hybrids
02-09-2012, 01:46 AM
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9
2001 Prius can you drive it with a dead hybrid battery?
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9,955
Posted By
kurzer
there is (almost) nothing else in a prius, what...
there is (almost) nothing else in a prius, what may possibly fail. no starter, no alternator, no gears, no clutch. even the exaust seems to be bulletproof.
a dead hv-batterie is rare, so u can use...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
01-25-2012, 12:01 PM
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36
Testing wheel skirts A-B-A
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5,296
Posted By
kurzer
it isnīt so easy. higher revs at same throttle,...
it isnīt so easy. higher revs at same throttle, are sucking more air into the engine and more fuel. iīm curios to see the results with constant speed.
Forum:
Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
01-22-2012, 08:28 AM
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83
Warming your car up in cold weather
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14,269
Posted By
kurzer
i start and drive thru the gears up to 5th. at...
i start and drive thru the gears up to 5th. at ca. 80km/ (50mph), than cut fuel with the kill switch and coast in 5th down to 50 (30). i hope compresion and friction will make a little contribution,...
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