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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-25-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,298
Posted By davelobi
I suppose updating my garage is in order. Haven't...

I suppose updating my garage is in order. Haven't had any of those cars listed for a long time. In fact probably have had at least a half dozen different cars since any of them. Solstice, 14 corolla,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-24-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,298
Posted By davelobi
Downhill both ways for the win

Been gone a while (life) but thought about y'all today doing a round trip to the store.
There's two ways (virtually the same distance) I can take. One has a long and quite steep stretch that is a...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-08-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By davelobi
Yea, '77 More alternative transportation I...

Yea, '77
More alternative transportation I suppose.
Been a multi year project that we use as we restore. Pita actually, can't convince my wife into a modern camper. She likes it too much.

The...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-08-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By davelobi
Smaller is better

Haven't got her plated yet but hope to. My state doesn't like em but there is apparently work-arounds. Supposed to be pretty good on gas at under 1700 pounds. https://imgur.com/a/cg6pXdu
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-14-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,923
Posted By davelobi
44.2657mpg ! (5.72 gal/253.2 miles) Not bad...

44.2657mpg ! (5.72 gal/253.2 miles)
Not bad with below freezing temps and winter formulation gas. Went from 32psi to 45 psi in the tires. Lots of freeway and held her under 60mph. It's all coming...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-10-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,923
Posted By davelobi
Aww, I'm I little insulted. Actually, I have...

Aww, I'm I little insulted.
Actually, I have almost 200 miles on the first full tank because I drove to an auction today that was like 65 miles each way. Probably killed this tank tho because...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-08-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,645
Posted By davelobi
Have you ever heard of someone sneaking a little...

Have you ever heard of someone sneaking a little bit of gas into someone else's tank when they know that person is hypermileing?
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-08-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,544
Posted By davelobi
speaking of vanilla, I just picked up an 05...

speaking of vanilla, I just picked up an 05 corolla, 5sp, crank windows. My 6 year old had never seen manual windows. I showed her, she tried em and exclaimed "that's cool ".
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 48,004
Posted By davelobi
is this serious

huh? how are "they" starting the burning 30 degrees btdc? Engine would stop, almost like a hydro lock, if you set ignition to spark (burn the gas) at 30 deg btdc. Imagine the power of the starter...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-19-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,472
Posted By davelobi
I'd love a scan gauge! Haven't posted in a...

I'd love a scan gauge!
Haven't posted in a while, life, ya know.
I'll hypermile if gas is under a buck a gallon. I simply get a kick out of it. I do it by habit and have before I knew the word or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-09-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,484
Posted By davelobi
That is too funny. The "left over" lawn edging I...

That is too funny. The "left over" lawn edging I had lying around is from when I bought it and DID install it on my CRX (pictured in avatar).
I meant blasted for poo-pooing the actual miniscule...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-09-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,484
Posted By davelobi
I did the math..

Maybe I'll get blasted for this but I actually found this humorous. In fact it fortifies the reason I push myself to get better and better mpg tanks, always trying to beat my personal best. It is...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 07-07-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,220
Posted By davelobi
Well, my first two tanks on the vibe were over 42...

Well, my first two tanks on the vibe were over 42 and now I just logged a 45+ mpg tank. Went nice n easy and added in a few miles of eoc to help bump it up.
I just added an air dam and lower grill...
Forum: For Sale 06-05-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,353
Posted By davelobi
pics

I forgot to mention it has a brand new battery. I'm waiting on the other fender (tracking to arrive tomorrow afternoon from different warehouse) before assembly. For the pic I just set one of the...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-11-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,732
Posted By davelobi
I agree that the nut behind the wheel is crutial...

I agree that the nut behind the wheel is crutial to be torqued correctly but sometimes I have the problem of passengers (wife mostly) that do not appreciate my eco driving. In fact, they hate it. ...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-11-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,732
Posted By davelobi
You betcha. Just had the muffler bearing...

You betcha. Just had the muffler bearing replaced. Here is a pic of the new one going in....
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-davelobi-albums-stuff-picture5808-muffler3.jpg

Gotta love google.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-10-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,732
Posted By davelobi
Yes sir. Just wanted to share a laugh. Just cabin...

Yes sir. Just wanted to share a laugh. Just cabin fever.
Maybe you like these muffler bearings..
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-10-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,732
Posted By davelobi
Woah!! Hot fuel saving tip..

Here it is folks..
Get 'em before they are gone (or before the government bans them).


Details:
•Excellent improvement in the fuel efficiency and reduction in fuel cost
•Battery life extension...
Forum: The Lounge 09-25-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,249
Posted By davelobi
ROI: Do you drive farther (and maybe use more fuel) to get higher MPG numbers?

I'm going to set myself up here (and possibly offend some) but I just can't stop myself. I am able to laugh at myself in the ecomodding area and hope others can too. Here goes (deep breath) ......
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-25-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,444
Posted By davelobi
for automatic transmissions..

I forgot to mention that I played with the listening device the other day also on my sons college special car..
1994 Toyota Corolla with an automatic trans and 251k miles. Didn't have much time in...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-25-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,444
Posted By davelobi
The FINAL word on DFCO (sorta)

A while back I started this post looking for saturn specific parameters for dfco..
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/saturn-experts-dfco-parameters-26812.html

Turns out exact answers are...
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