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Forum: Hybrids 11-20-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,497
Posted By Saskwatchian
I'm a little surprised that they didn't just take...

I'm a little surprised that they didn't just take the Prius V, throw a 2" lift on it an call it a Prius X. It's something I would be interested in and think it would make a great winter car.
Forum: Hybrids 07-04-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,848
Posted By Saskwatchian
It works! It's pictures without context, and in...

It works! It's pictures without context, and in alphabetical rather than chronological order, but I'm glad the pictures are accessible.

This is such a cool project.
Forum: The Lounge 07-03-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,878
Posted By Saskwatchian
Who should he sue? Some guy sold a car for $250,...

Who should he sue? Some guy sold a car for $250, you can pretty much expect it to need some work/new parts before long. A mechanic pointed out the size difference in his tires.

A part broke (cheep...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-08-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By Saskwatchian
In my Explorer I kept a spreadsheet that kept...

In my Explorer I kept a spreadsheet that kept track of the discrepancies between the scanguage and my fill-up calculations. Combined with a speed adjust I ended up ~ -4% on the calibration, but I was...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-09-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,243
Posted By Saskwatchian
I seriously considered putting a spring under the...

I seriously considered putting a spring under the accelerator of an Isuzu van I had in New Zealand. after 80% throttle it would start belching black smoke and burn oil.

It was a bit anemic on the...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-27-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,355
Posted By Saskwatchian
I test drove one in Quebec many years ago. I...

I test drove one in Quebec many years ago. I can't remember the exact model, but I got it up to 100km/h on a highway. It really felt more comfortable in the 60km/h and under range around town. It...
Forum: Hybrids 04-11-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,848
Posted By Saskwatchian
If you read the thread you will see that this...

If you read the thread you will see that this project was picked for the Firebird, not the Firebird picked for the project. And it was hardly a "perfectly good muscle car" that makes a difference.
...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-13-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 111,444
Posted By Saskwatchian
Not the fastest or most practical form of...

Not the fastest or most practical form of transportation but an absolute blast to ride in all sorts of terrain.
...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-12-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,792
Posted By Saskwatchian
On hills I can beat my cruise control for fuel...

On hills I can beat my cruise control for fuel efficiency but no way on the flat.

When using cruise I still rest my foot on the accelerator, I just no longer need to apply pressure.

The off...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-07-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,747
Posted By Saskwatchian
Don't open the back window while driving unless...

Don't open the back window while driving unless you also have side windows open. You will be sucking your exhaust fumes into the vehicle.

If you want to try it do so on a gravel road, it will be...
Forum: Success Stories 08-04-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 30,330
Posted By Saskwatchian
Try another gas station? Most keep their...

Try another gas station? Most keep their compressors at 100+PSI, at least over here.

Or you can buy a small compressor that plugs into your cigarette lighter for not much money. I don't leave home...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-31-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 192,924
Posted By Saskwatchian
more numbers for the Versa

Since my last graph I have gone a few more km, upped the tire pressure from 32 to 40, replaced the two rear tires to match the fronts, replaced the doughnut with a full sized spare + added bunch of...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-03-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 192,924
Posted By Saskwatchian
Finally got enough data points to post my chart. ...

Finally got enough data points to post my chart.

My car is a 2007 Nissan Versa with the 6 speed manual transmission.

Data collect over two trips south and back. I was surprised to find that the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-29-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,866
Posted By Saskwatchian
I think a B2300 (re-badged Ford Ranger) is a...

I think a B2300 (re-badged Ford Ranger) is a great choice for your purpose. They are tough little trucks and easy/cheep to fix when something does go wrong. The decision to leave the spare at home...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-03-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,363
Posted By Saskwatchian
Completely different beasts. The 4-bangers in the...

Completely different beasts. The 4-bangers in the 2wd models were designed with fuel efficiency in mind, and are very good in that respect. Ford was claiming to have the most fuel efficient truck on...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-27-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,742
Posted By Saskwatchian
Most parking lots in Saskatchewan have plugins...

Most parking lots in Saskatchewan have plugins for your vehicle, I would imagine it would be the same in Alaska.

Battery blankets are often neglected. I don't think they would help with FE but...
Forum: The Lounge 09-14-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,571
Posted By Saskwatchian
Did he give the student a zero for the class or...

Did he give the student a zero for the class or just the assignment? I could see there being an issue if he gave a zero for the course mark.

Some assignments should receive a mark of zero though....
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-09-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,356
Posted By Saskwatchian
Not to detract from the talk about concrete slabs...

Not to detract from the talk about concrete slabs but I was thinking about the original topic of this thread when I drove back to work yesterday.

600km trip approximately 1/2 proper pavement and...
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