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Forum: Success Stories 01-16-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 33,482
Posted By chumly
update

I changed things in the last year. I removed the air dam and skirts made from lawn edging and gutters. I replaced them with garage door seals cut to fit. The work just as well but look much better...
Forum: The Lounge 12-17-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,091
Posted By chumly
Sometimes I do it BECAUSE of the ladies!:eek:

Sometimes I do it BECAUSE of the ladies!:eek:
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-22-2014, 01:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,278
Posted By chumly
My smart ac switch is a button on the dash, it's...

My smart ac switch is a button on the dash, it's easy to just push it and p&g the ac and the car at the same time. It's possible to get better mileage doing this and being cool than just holding a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-14-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,432
Posted By chumly
It's too bad that you can't fit one under the...

It's too bad that you can't fit one under the other on top of the trailer.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-19-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,476
Posted By chumly
offs?

offs?
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-14-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By chumly
I used to have a '92 Silouette and I got 24+ mpg...

I used to have a '92 Silouette and I got 24+ mpg at about 75-80 mph if I remember right. Chumly
Forum: Success Stories 06-10-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By chumly
Reversing the box works

Another success! I tested it with the box pointing forward and then reversed it and picked up about 2 mpg! ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-13-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,702
Posted By chumly
Have you thought about smooth wheel covers yet?...

Have you thought about smooth wheel covers yet? You might get another few percent more mpg's.
Forum: Success Stories 03-16-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 33,482
Posted By chumly
No more pictures but it was simple, I just...

No more pictures but it was simple, I just drilled two holes (one on each end) into the plastic grill pieces that have the foglights and used a piece of threaded stock and nuts on each end. The...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-16-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,069
Posted By chumly
I've had an inversion table for about a year now...

I've had an inversion table for about a year now and there is NO way that I'll get rid of it. It has helped me a lot and I would recommend it before having any back surgery done. Chumly
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-05-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,371
Posted By chumly
It doesn't seem to be THAT funny to me! Chumly:D

It doesn't seem to be THAT funny to me! Chumly:D
Forum: Success Stories 12-23-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 33,482
Posted By chumly
The covers are held on by zip ties only. I...

The covers are held on by zip ties only. I drilled 1 hole per wheel spoke and attached 1 zip to each spoke, poked the ends through the holes in the cover and zipped the squares cut from other ties...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 11-27-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,222
Posted By chumly
I like cutting it!:D

I like cutting it!:D
Forum: Success Stories 08-20-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,646
Posted By chumly
I just installed the pizza pan separators on my...

I just installed the pizza pan separators on my '06 Escape yesterday and I am VERY pleased.:D According to my Scangage, mileage went up about 3 mpg, to 36 mpg on level ground at 50-55 mph, this is...
Forum: Success Stories 06-04-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 33,482
Posted By chumly
I drove the car about 20 miles before any testing...

I drove the car about 20 miles before any testing so it was completely warmed up. A is with the dam and B is without. I reset the scangage at a set point after getting up to speed and set the cruise...
Forum: Success Stories 06-02-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 33,482
Posted By chumly
Dam, It works! (Air dam on Smart Fortwo: 3-4% MPG improvement)

I just made an air dam out of some lawn edging. A B A testing shows 3.16%-4.2 % (avg 3.73%) better mileage. It took a whole half hour to make and install it, I should have done this a long time ago!...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-10-2012, 01:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,502
Posted By chumly
Sometimes dumb luck works. I put some vg's on the...

Sometimes dumb luck works. I put some vg's on the spoiler on my smart cabrio and noticed a definite improvement in stability and about a .5 increase in mpg. I'm not sure why, but I'm not complaining....
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