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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,388
Posted By YeahPete
I don't think that will help any. Like someone...

I don't think that will help any. Like someone else said, "biggest gains are in the rear." It's not worth the time and $$ that will be spent.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 04-23-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,105
Posted By YeahPete
Thats alot of cans. I usually use bottles...

Thats alot of cans. I usually use bottles because I can reuse them instead of stopping off at a rest stop.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-11-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 300,290
Posted By YeahPete
Can you do a write-up on how you did those mirror...

Can you do a write-up on how you did those mirror covers? They look slick.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-03-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,644
Posted By YeahPete
I like the big Fed Ex trucks that go way low to...

I like the big Fed Ex trucks that go way low to the ground. Those are the only ones I find usefull for any drafting purposes. I feel it at about 50' at about 60mph. At 80mph i'll be about 100' and...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-03-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,555
Posted By YeahPete
Road A is a straight line. Road B road goes up...

Road A is a straight line.
Road B road goes up and down.
Road A, being a straight line, is less of a distance than the constant elevation change of road B. Your computer will show you better...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-03-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,262
Posted By YeahPete
I wouldn't build a new vehicle with hub motors,...

I wouldn't build a new vehicle with hub motors, but to retrofit an older car with them sounds like a good idea. I am also under the assumption they will be lacking in power. I am no expert though...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-03-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,813
Posted By YeahPete
Vortex generators can be used to improve the...

Vortex generators can be used to improve the performance of aircraft in a variety of ways. If properly sized and positioned vortex generators can be used to lower the stall speed of an aircraft,...
Forum: DIY / How-to 12-07-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,295
Posted By YeahPete
I built a cardboard canoe that held over 500 lbs...

I built a cardboard canoe that held over 500 lbs (3 heavy people). Did not take any water. Was in the water with us 3 for a 1/2 hour. And in the water longer with just 2 people. The paddles were...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-07-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,430
Posted By YeahPete
Mr Crews is right. 195/65/15: 195 = width...

Mr Crews is right.
195/65/15:

195 = width of tire in millimeters
65 = ratio of height to width in %
15 = rim size inches

His new tires are narrower.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 12-04-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,975
Posted By YeahPete
Hills: I pulse up hills 80% throttle. to...

Hills:
I pulse up hills 80% throttle. to 60-70mph depending on the length of hill. I make sure that I am going 5 mph over the speed limit at the top of the hill. I then coast all the way down...
Forum: Success Stories 12-04-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,062
Posted By YeahPete
Another Best trip! 50.6 mpg (57 mile commute)

It was on my way home from work with a 13 mph tail wind! Scanguage showed 50.6 mpg. Its insane how much hypermiling and a nice tail wind improves your numbers.

Route:A 2 lane state rd. passing...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-15-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,993
Posted By YeahPete
I don't want you to destroy those nice stock...

I don't want you to destroy those nice stock rims.
Google: "aluminum fasteners"
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-15-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,993
Posted By YeahPete
I agree w/ Metro. If your tapping the holes...

I agree w/ Metro. If your tapping the holes where you say you are, it shouldn't throw off the balance. You should be able to find a cheap tap set easy.

Make sure you use screws that are...
Forum: Hybrids 10-25-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,455
Posted By YeahPete
If I were you I would go with the plug-in pruis...

If I were you I would go with the plug-in pruis and go on all electric. I had a chance to drive my mom's Pruis and I achieved 55 mpg on a cold start in an under 15 minute drive in an urban area. I...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-25-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,886
Posted By YeahPete
I usually just flip my rearview mirror down so I...

I usually just flip my rearview mirror down so I do not see them behind me. If thiers an area with a LONG shoulder, I'll pop it into neutral, flip on the hazards, signal them to pass, and coast in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,153
Posted By YeahPete
I really need to work on some grill blocks. I...

I really need to work on some grill blocks. I love the idea of the black garbage bag. I will definately try it now.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-16-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,368
Posted By YeahPete
No do not angle the spoiler up. The curve needs...

No do not angle the spoiler up. The curve needs to follow the contour of your vehicle. Curve the spoiler down in the direction of that curve.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-12-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,368
Posted By YeahPete
Best if tire spats direct air away from, not...

Best if tire spats direct air away from, not under the vehicle. The way you have its better to not even have a tire spat because your directing more air under your car. I think no less than a 45...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-23-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 24,958
Posted By YeahPete
Well a bit of consideration has to be made to...

Well a bit of consideration has to be made to other drivers. Problem about society is its about ME ME ME.

If your going to be a snail, stay out of the passing lane. God forbid if you have to go...
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