Go Back   EcoModder Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register Now
 Register Now
 

Showing results 1 to 18 of 18
Search took 0.03 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: texanidiot25
Forum: Success Stories 06-10-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,734
Posted By texanidiot25
You're kidding right? They didn't even have 180...

You're kidding right? They didn't even have 180 horse power, true American HP? What he's doing is nothing permanent and is far less abusive than it going into the ghetto.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 06-05-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,429
Posted By texanidiot25
The Chapparel was a sight to see, and hear. The...

The Chapparel was a sight to see, and hear. The two suction fans were powered by a snowmobile motor, and the car's engine was a Chevy bigblock. So you heard the constant whine of the snowmobile...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-03-2011, 03:23 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 53,190
Posted By texanidiot25
I think you're missing the point of the system....

I think you're missing the point of the system. The "dead" cylinders' fuel injectors won't fire, there won't be unburnt fuel. Spraying fuel into the "dead" cylinders would defeat the purpose of the...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-01-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,031
Posted By texanidiot25
AteUpWithMotor's piece on the Chrysler Airflow

If y'all haven't already read Ate Up With Motor, it's a great website that gets into the histories of various makes/models, from the plucky little Renault 5 compact car, to the rise and fall of John...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-28-2011, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Posted By texanidiot25
Porsche Recreates the Original Hybrid

A few of you saw the pages I posted (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/ferdinand-porsches-electric-cars-13541.html) awhile back from the Porsche book I found, which started on the story of...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-22-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,740
Posted By texanidiot25
Good lord, it's like looking at a car in a...

Good lord, it's like looking at a car in a fish-eye lens in real life.

http://auto.clickedit.co.uk/6740/images/AETV81409199_1.jpg

I can see where it gets it's aero advantage, but in my view...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-22-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,740
Posted By texanidiot25
The Nissan Leaf, and my thoughts on EV drivetrains

The Nissan Leaf, and What Electric Drivetrain Means To Us
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8528/coalplantemission2.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/coalplantemission2.jpg/)

The electric car...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-18-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,962
Posted By texanidiot25
Not writing to an EV crowd. :thumbup: Not...

Not writing to an EV crowd. :thumbup: Not Jalopnik either.

Eh, I wasn't sure I was going to use this, more of a 3am jot-down (with the typos to show, lol). But it's for an enthusiast site, which...
Forum: Hybrids 10-12-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 35,053
Posted By texanidiot25
How the media flipped **** and ignored old information

Lets take a look at this, shall we?

Jalopnik didn't break this story, Edmunds did. In this article...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-12-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,554
Posted By texanidiot25
Ferdinand Porsche's electric cars

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/9256/scan0001va.jpg
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9229/scan0004i.jpg
:thumbup:

From the book "PORSCHE: The Essence of Speed"
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-09-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,500
Posted By texanidiot25
/Blame GM Ford, Nissan, and I think even...

/Blame GM

Ford, Nissan, and I think even Toyota all had various EV concepts and test cars in the 90s. Hell, none of them ever got as far as GM either, at least not to the public. A lot of balls...
Forum: Hybrids 05-06-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,829
Posted By texanidiot25
Unless you plan to carry more than two passengers...

Unless you plan to carry more than two passengers or wish to go road tripping. :rolleyes:
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-05-2010, 04:07 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 69,092
Posted By texanidiot25
(Basing off small block chevy knowledge) The...

(Basing off small block chevy knowledge) The basic rule of thumb is 2-3k rpm for 20 minutes. Use break in oil. Do not IDLE! This is very important, as the goal is to keep oil PSI high while the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-04-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 105,604
Posted By texanidiot25
That's wild looking. Needs to paint it yellow,...

That's wild looking. Needs to paint it yellow, and name it the Electric Banana.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,917
Posted By texanidiot25
Completely unnecessary and unrelated to fuel...

Completely unnecessary and unrelated to fuel economy.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-09-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,019
Posted By texanidiot25
One the Z06 it's connected to the front...

One the Z06 it's connected to the front splitter/chin spoiler. If I remember right when Topgear did their review (it's a fun to watch episode too), he mentioned they were to aid in downforce.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-09-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,909
Posted By texanidiot25
http://wwnboa.org/jpgs/cwcdat4.jpg Ain't...

http://wwnboa.org/jpgs/cwcdat4.jpg

Ain't that ahead of it's time for the late 60s/early 70s. Wrap around windshield.

Cool find
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,019
Posted By texanidiot25
Interesting look at pop-up light and other bits on my car

Today I went out to wash all the tree pollen off the car, and decided to look at certain aspects in the car by spraying the water over it, and have my brother take pics.
...
Showing results 1 to 18 of 18

 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - EcoModder.com - Archive - Recent Posts - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com