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Forum: The Lounge 03-18-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 19,693
Posted By Joggernot
Congratulations to Xist!!

Congratulations to Xist!! I wish you all the best in the world.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-18-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 129,621
Posted By Joggernot
Sorry, but I'm "color challenged" :) so I don't...

Sorry, but I'm "color challenged" :) so I don't see anything in the black thumbnails. Yes, I tried putting them in Paint, but no luck. Please keep posting.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-27-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,484
Posted By Joggernot
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/09...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/09/30/when-and-where-can-you-buy-worlds-whitest-paint/5934876001/

I had to cut and paste this link to reach the article. Looks good for now, but it...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-01-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,751
Posted By Joggernot
Cruisin' in the early 60's

Ok, I'm old enough...scene is Pueblo, CO...Had a white over red '59 Chevy that we used to "drag Main" and go to the "Dairy Delight" to meet our friends. Best was going to a secluded place by the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 67,837
Posted By Joggernot
IMHO I like it as is. It is saying "Grrrr" with...

IMHO I like it as is. It is saying "Grrrr" with authority. Looks good.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-31-2023, 07:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,860
Posted By Joggernot
In Texas, USA, the tires cannot extend more than...

In Texas, USA, the tires cannot extend more than 1 inch beyond the side of the vehicle. I've never heard of it being enforced, but it's on the books.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-29-2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,061
Posted By Joggernot
Template...

On a lark, I put your photo on the "template" just to see the result. The first shows from the top of the windshield to the spoiler and the second shows from the top of your head to the spoiler. ...
Forum: Success Stories 03-03-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,590
Posted By Joggernot
Somewhere on youtube there is a guy who shows how...

Somewhere on youtube there is a guy who shows how to add 2 lbs of air to an airosol can to make it good as new. Only need an adapter and something that can do more than 2 lbs of pressure.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-02-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,563
Posted By Joggernot
It was made to taste bad to people and animals...

It was made to taste bad to people and animals long ago. It was used to kill "husbands" and "wives", so they had to take that action. Don't know if this was done outside of the USA.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-16-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 878
Posted By Joggernot
Air Ball in Pickup Bed and Bucket Headlight

Cd's post on another thread caused me to think :turtle:
Let's do a different think...
The back of a pickup is a cavity; the bucket headlight is a cavity. The pickup's least resistance is with the...
Forum: The Lounge 01-07-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1,466
Views: 100,715
Posted By Joggernot
When I did ceramic wax on the car, I came in to...

When I did ceramic wax on the car, I came in to shower. Thought...if it works on cars it should work on shower doors. Yes, it does. Still going strong about 6 months later.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-13-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,806
Posted By Joggernot
Just did the calcs for my CRV 1.5L turbo. At...

Just did the calcs for my CRV 1.5L turbo. At 2000 rpm I get 1173 ft/min piston speed (2 x 3.52 x 2000 x 60/720 = 1173). The original formula was for ft/sec so multiply by 60 sec/min to get final...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,225
Posted By Joggernot
Engine Data

I have a 2018 CRV FWD. The engine data was found in an SAE paper (info attached). Hope this is useful for your driving pleasure. Search for the number of the paper. It is too large to post or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,354
Posted By Joggernot
Yes, old Chevys required us to reverse AND apply...

Yes, old Chevys required us to reverse AND apply the brake to auto adjust. Yes, they worked, but made changing pads more time consuming.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-03-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 854
Views: 65,447
Posted By Joggernot
From 68 mph to 69 mph...I think.

From 68 mph to 69 mph...I think.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-07-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 185,914
Posted By Joggernot
Found this for the 2016 version of the 1.5 Turbo...

Found this for the 2016 version of the 1.5 Turbo Honda Engine. Sweet spot is where I expected it, but max torque was lower than expected....
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-15-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 537
Views: 65,963
Posted By Joggernot
75-80 mpg (best guess)

75-80 mpg (best guess)
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-03-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,331
Posted By Joggernot
There is a little engine braking with the car in...

There is a little engine braking with the car in D. In N the car coasts a long way before I have to put it in gear. The instant mpg readout is the same whether in D or N. Fun test...I put the Scan...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-20-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 651
Posted By Joggernot
Back in the late 50s we rode the flex bus from...

Back in the late 50s we rode the flex bus from Pueblo, CO to Denver, CO (about 100 miles). The drink/snack station was on the turntable with hostess's to serve us.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,478
Posted By Joggernot
From Southern California in 1936 came the...

From Southern California in 1936 came the Arrowhead Teardrop Car, which its creators claimed was “America’s first truly streamlined automobile.” ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-13-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,350
Posted By Joggernot
At one time I said to paraphrase, "I'll never get...

At one time I said to paraphrase, "I'll never get a good tank...I'm married." Well, I might be wrong. We finally got a 2018 Honda CRV that has Instant, Trip, and Tank mpg readouts. On a trip last...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By Joggernot
I watched an "Engine Masters" TV program where...

I watched an "Engine Masters" TV program where they kept taking out oil and checking power on the dyno. There is an "ideal" level where power is maximum and it is low. Not recommending this. They...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-17-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 841
Posted By Joggernot
Tire Pressure Again

Just a thought...I found it interesting that the 5th Edition of "Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles" has the following footnote (21) on page 186.

"Every tire has a rated maximum operating pressure that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-07-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 916
Views: 176,930
Posted By Joggernot
Now this is "class". Ed Roth is a good...

Now this is "class". Ed Roth is a good comparison for it. :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-25-2020, 06:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,889
Posted By Joggernot
Your colors might be nice for most people, but...

Your colors might be nice for most people, but for us color-blind people it is hell. Can't read it. Black on white would be nice for me. Thanks.
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