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GreenHornet
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Hybrids
05-23-2016, 12:11 AM
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Belt Alternator System (BAS) hybrid - general discussion thread
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GreenHornet
This is a suitable motor that I will be using for...
This is a suitable motor that I will be using for a series hybrid project that would work well for a home built BAS system.These are Brushless and over 90% efficient. Use one of these models in...
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Hybrids
05-20-2016, 03:36 AM
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inline driveshaft motor?
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GreenHornet
It sounds like you are stuck on the inline...
It sounds like you are stuck on the inline option. When I worked for GM back in the day we pioneered the BAS system = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAS_Hybrid
This is a simple setup that allows...
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EcoModding Central
05-01-2016, 06:29 PM
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Urba Centurion #4
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GreenHornet
There is quite a weight savings going with the...
There is quite a weight savings going with the Triumph Speedmaster 3 wheel conversion. Another reason I went with this donor was because it utilized a chain drive. The chain drive is simple to...
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EcoModding Central
05-01-2016, 05:53 PM
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Urba Centurion #4
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GreenHornet
I have been slowly collecting parts for the rear...
I have been slowly collecting parts for the rear 3 wheel conversion. The motorcycle donor I will be using comes from a Triumph Speedmaster. They use a 15x4 wheel which will allow me to mount a...
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EcoModding Central
04-29-2016, 10:48 AM
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Urba Centurion #4
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GreenHornet
Yesterday the radiator that I will be using with...
Yesterday the radiator that I will be using with my 2 cylinder Kubota arrived. I new it was going to be small and without a doubt going to be smaller than the Centurion radiator. However I was still...
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EcoModding Central
04-25-2016, 06:07 PM
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Urba Centurion #4
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GreenHornet
Yes this is the one :) I had it shipped out last...
Yes this is the one :) I had it shipped out last June from Michigan.
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EcoModding Central
04-25-2016, 04:45 PM
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Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
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GreenHornet
"I'm glad you found some motivation for the...
"I'm glad you found some motivation for the project! Let's see what you can do with it!"
I have always had the motivation for the project just lacked the dinero to really jump on the project right...
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EcoModding Central
04-18-2016, 02:09 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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GreenHornet
The Centurion looks great I love the wheel covers...
The Centurion looks great I love the wheel covers and the rear wheel skirt :thumbup: The Orange stripe is a nice touch as well. I can't wait to see what your final MPG results were :)
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EcoModding Central
04-11-2016, 12:03 AM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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GreenHornet
Ok but you will have to make a surprise...
Ok but you will have to make a surprise appearance when I drive on out for my first GGP. We have to get some good paparazzi pics ;)
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EcoModding Central
04-10-2016, 12:05 AM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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GreenHornet
"If you push past 250 again, I think we should...
"If you push past 250 again, I think we should all invest heavily in building brand-new Centurions with little diesels under the hood. I can imagine a weekly fill-up to the tune of three gallons!"
...
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EcoModding Central
03-29-2016, 05:52 PM
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Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
Posted By
GreenHornet
Hey Joggernot, Yes this is turning out to be...
Hey Joggernot,
Yes this is turning out to be an extremely good investment. I can't believe all the new parts that are there. The other thing that I was very pleased with was the chassis of the...
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EcoModding Central
03-28-2016, 01:30 PM
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Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
Posted By
GreenHornet
I decided to go out into the garage this morning...
I decided to go out into the garage this morning and peak around a little at the splendid mess of parts I have going on currently. I wanted to post some picks of a few of the parts so you can get an...
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EcoModding Central
03-28-2016, 11:46 AM
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PICS! Econo Car conversion to Kubota Diesel. 1997 Geo Metro, Kubota D1005 3 cylinder
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GreenHornet
Great job! The engine bay and exhaust look...
Great job! The engine bay and exhaust look spectacular I am also really digging the half size radiator :thumbup:
Another Kubota powered car hits the streets I love it :D
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EcoModding Central
03-28-2016, 11:34 AM
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Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
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GreenHornet
Over the weekend I made a really big move in...
Over the weekend I made a really big move in getting the Centurion back on the road again. This past Thursday I stumbled onto a local Craigslist add for a Triumph GT6 car. The car was in pieces and...
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EcoModding Central
03-23-2016, 12:31 PM
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Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
Posted By
GreenHornet
Yesterday was another good day mechanically for...
Yesterday was another good day mechanically for team Centurion. I was able to snag a fully put together functioning Volvo D-type overdrive for much less than I paid for my first D-type in pieces....
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EcoModding Central
03-22-2016, 05:10 PM
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Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
Posted By
GreenHornet
Hey Gang I have been playing around these past...
Hey Gang I have been playing around these past few days a little with the look of the Centurion and what I am aiming for Aero modification wise. You will notice that on the side view I have deleted...
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EcoModding Central
03-21-2016, 11:24 AM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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Posted By
GreenHornet
These overdrive units can work in all gears. All...
These overdrive units can work in all gears. All the overdrive is in a nutshell is another gear added to the back of the gearbox which will run in any gear as long as it is engaged. Most people think...
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EcoModding Central
03-14-2016, 08:36 AM
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Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
Posted By
GreenHornet
I purchased a very small lithium battery the...
I purchased a very small lithium battery the other day for an on demand hybrid camping shower I am putting together for the Northwest summer. The battery will power the water pump via a solar panel. ...
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EcoModding Central
02-29-2016, 08:54 AM
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Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
Posted By
GreenHornet
Hey Redneck, Thanks for checking in. I...
Hey Redneck,
Thanks for checking in.
I have had the Centurion Since mid June and been basically just purchasing parts. What I would like to do this year is completely strip the frame apart and...
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EcoModding Central
12-10-2015, 08:02 PM
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Any ideas on good economy car that could be built under new kit car law?
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GreenHornet
Lots of cool possibilities here I am a bit biased...
Lots of cool possibilities here I am a bit biased to the Centurion. The Centurion resembles a Bricklin mostly but some people mistake it also for the Delorean. The Centurion is not a true kit car as...
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EcoModding Central
12-10-2015, 07:14 PM
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Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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259,210
Posted By
GreenHornet
I am sad for your loss CJ she was a true...
I am sad for your loss CJ she was a true Centurion in this life!
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EcoModding Central
09-21-2015, 04:29 PM
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Vortex 3 Wheeler
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812
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GreenHornet
Vortex 3 Wheeler
I always liked this 3 wheel design and the other day I spotted a very well done version while browsing the internet I thought I would share. There were not a lot of these built to my knowledge. Out...
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EcoModding Central
08-30-2015, 03:02 PM
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702
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
Views:
259,210
Posted By
GreenHornet
I have that exact radiator sitting in the garage...
I have that exact radiator sitting in the garage which I was going to use for a TDI project. They are great little half radiators and should serve you well for many years to come. Great selection CJ...
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EcoModding Central
07-27-2015, 08:40 AM
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186
Urba Centurion #4
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29,273
Posted By
GreenHornet
To expand quickly on the last post in regards to...
To expand quickly on the last post in regards to the hybrid decision. Firstly Centurion #4 will be driven primarily in a Suburbia setting. Secondly my work schedule is 12hr shifts half the month and...
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EcoModding Central
07-27-2015, 07:15 AM
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27
Tire size vs lean burn, gear ratios, etc. What tire size am I after?
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Posted By
GreenHornet
I have the Honda Insight gen1 15" donuts and they...
I have the Honda Insight gen1 15" donuts and they are 4" wide and lighter than the Yaris steel wheels. I was going to use the Continental Tires with a modified version of these Insight wheels for a...
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