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Forum: Aerodynamics 01-16-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,966
Posted By ksa8907
I just saw an advertisement for the Toyota Crown,...

I just saw an advertisement for the Toyota Crown, looks very similar to this shape, but definitely a different car.
https://www.toyota.com/crown
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-26-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,266
Posted By ksa8907
That does seem quite high, what engine speed is...

That does seem quite high, what engine speed is this at?
You might check to be sure your battery and alternator are working properly. My guess is the 4.0 i6 can idle pretty low if you can get the...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-23-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,103
Posted By ksa8907
Coloplast works great as a grille...

Coloplast works great as a grille block!https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/show-off-your-grille-block-33021.html
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By ksa8907
Just tried it and it does work, be sure to insert...

Just tried it and it does work, be sure to insert to the correct sized table of cells.
Forum: Introductions 09-18-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By ksa8907
Probably not. However, you might be able to view...

Probably not. However, you might be able to view them all, select the web page text and insert into a spreadsheet. You'll likely need to play with the formatting.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-07-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,105
Posted By ksa8907
On my Volt I went from the stock tires to 235/45...

On my Volt I went from the stock tires to 235/45 uhp tires, General Gmax AS05, and dropped about 5-10% range. The increase in handling, braking, and acceleration without lighting the tires was well...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-05-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 13,973
Posted By ksa8907
How did I miss this thread. Not sure I can help,...

How did I miss this thread. Not sure I can help, but I can offer my condolences. We sold off my Volt and got a 2012 town and country last year. I found out that people are pretty rough on...
Forum: The Lounge 06-13-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By ksa8907
4-15% It's got a hell of a smell in large...

4-15%
It's got a hell of a smell in large quantities, with a good sniffer it is impossible to ignore.

My previous job we did studies to determine how close the gas meter/regulator could be...
Forum: The Lounge 06-13-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By ksa8907
Yes. If any device is not rated class 1...

Yes.

If any device is not rated class 1 division 1, or zone 0, for intrinsic safety, it can ignite a combustible mixture.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-18-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,176
Posted By ksa8907
My 1st gen volts would go from 45mpg @ 60mph to...

My 1st gen volts would go from 45mpg @ 60mph to 32mpg @ 85mph.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-20-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 31,176
Posted By ksa8907
Be sure to watch your coolant/transmission/other...

Be sure to watch your coolant/transmission/other temps with a grill block, especially in summer.
Forum: The Lounge 03-07-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,267
Posted By ksa8907
Such heated debate and energy spent about climate...

Such heated debate and energy spent about climate change. It seems people sometimes forget that we don't live forever, earth won't either.
Lowering emissions to keep global temperatures in check is...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 02-24-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,942
Posted By ksa8907
It's The Man, man. Us vs them! :rolleyes:

It's The Man, man. Us vs them! :rolleyes:
Forum: The Lounge 01-12-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 999
Posted By ksa8907
Spot weld is the answer.. but I do wonder if some...

Spot weld is the answer.. but I do wonder if some springs might work if you could get it all together without it falling apart.

Car battery spot welder?
Forum: The Lounge 12-29-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,049
Posted By ksa8907
So, transmission acting funny and not able to...

So, transmission acting funny and not able to connect to the ecu, also is an intermittent issue that first presented itself after a long drive. It's cold where you are and there is snow on the...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-29-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,301
Posted By ksa8907
It's the energy content, not the effective use of...

It's the energy content, not the effective use of the energy. Gasoline engines are inefficient in vehicles whereas electric motors suffer none of those inefficiencies.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-17-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,107
Posted By ksa8907
I would only "flush" if you have an immediate and...

I would only "flush" if you have an immediate and serious issue that may be resolved. Otherwise just add a small amount of ATF, MMO, Seafoam, etc.

Flushing the engine would be akin to surgery or...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 12-16-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,912
Posted By ksa8907
High engine load can occur at any rpm. Also,...

High engine load can occur at any rpm. Also, high engine load at low engine speed is more prone to pre-ignition because the air/fuel mixture has more time to heat up before the spark.

Given that...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2021, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,352
Posted By ksa8907
You'd be more likely to get 2-3 mpg by dropping...

You'd be more likely to get 2-3 mpg by dropping down to lightweight aluminum 17/18" wheels.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-30-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 992
Posted By ksa8907
I have half ours up and hopefully finishing the...

I have half ours up and hopefully finishing the rest this week sometime. But in the future, I might just hire it all out and rent the lights. Then it's not my problem, not a cheap solution but...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-11-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By ksa8907
I've recently considered that any "green"...

I've recently considered that any "green" initiative that inhibits the advancement of society is a bad idea. This includes taking resources, including human resources, away from otherwise productive...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-09-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By ksa8907
If you want to learn about naturally aspirated...

If you want to learn about naturally aspirated intake manifold design, this forum is likely not where you will find robust, peer reviewed literature.

I personally think your off in the weeds, it...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-29-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,355
Posted By ksa8907
IEEE 802.11p is an approved amendment to the IEEE...

IEEE 802.11p is an approved amendment to the IEEE 802.11 standard to add...This includes data exchange between high-speed vehicles and between the vehicles and the roadside infrastructure......
Forum: Hybrids 10-01-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,250
Posted By ksa8907
Don't try to p&g your truck, it's not going to...

Don't try to p&g your truck, it's not going to work. It's got the aerodynamics of a brick and that engine is already operating pretty efficiently under normal conditions.

Aside from the hybrid...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-19-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,816
Posted By ksa8907
I feel like this is a bit of a cherry picked...

I feel like this is a bit of a cherry picked picture. I have almost 9 years experience with car seats and have about another 8 or 9 until our youngest will be out if a booster... Modern car seats a...
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