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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-27-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,765
Posted By blownb310
Probably just 6061. I see that Wilwood makes hard...

Probably just 6061. I see that Wilwood makes hard anodized aluminum brake rotors for sprint cars. So maybe that's how they get aluminum to last in a brake disc application.

The Bolt EV front...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,051
Posted By blownb310
I saw a Bolt EV with a set of the same 165/80R15...

I saw a Bolt EV with a set of the same 165/80R15 Mach 1 Thunderer tires [and downsized 15" Sonic wheels], in place of the original 215/50R17. Guy was a hypermiler and said that he saw a nice increase...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-14-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,565
Posted By blownb310
Unsubscribing. This thread is 47 pages of mostly...

Unsubscribing. This thread is 47 pages of mostly nonsense and gibberish. Oil pan is simply toxic in his hypocrisy and pompous. Go ahead and flame away Oil pan. I will not be here to read it.

What...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-29-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,565
Posted By blownb310
I don't understand why people think that these...

I don't understand why people think that these investments have to pay for themselves. What about Corvettes? Children? A nice steak dinner? Do those investments and expenses pay for themselves? More...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-14-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,565
Posted By blownb310
Reservation holder since March of 2021. I am...

Reservation holder since March of 2021. I am about 7,500th in line. Looking forward to gliding effortlessly down the road, with almost no wind noise, and efficiency other vehicles can only dream...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-24-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 62,524
Posted By blownb310
A similar thing happened to me when I sold my '97...

A similar thing happened to me when I sold my '97 3 cyl. Metro a couple of years ago [before this inflated market was happening and gas prices were still low]. I sold it to a co-worker for only $700....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-01-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,543
Posted By blownb310
Chevrolet Bolt EV 'Aero' Wheels (aftermarket)

I've always admired when companies made the effort to equip their EVs with aerodynamic, fuel saving wheels. Here are a few examples that come to mind, Mercedes B Class, VW e-Golf, Hyundai Soul EV,...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-11-2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,582
Posted By blownb310
Hi Darin, Yes, I found an original owner in WI...

Hi Darin,
Yes, I found an original owner in WI that just wanted it to go to a good home. He offered the extremely well taken care of ZENN for free. It was $800 to have it trucked to NY. I put...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-11-2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 256,123
Posted By blownb310
Hi Darin, Yes, I found an original owner in WI...

Hi Darin,
Yes, I found an original owner in WI that just wanted it to go to a good home. He offered the extremely well taken care of ZENN for free. It was $800 to have it trucked to NY. I put...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-15-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 38,525
Posted By blownb310
Various wheel manufacturers will build wheels to...

Various wheel manufacturers will build wheels to your specifications.

Centerline: Centerline Wheels (http://centerlinewheels.com/)

Custom Tires, Custom Wheels, Wheel and Tire Packages, Chrome...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 06-04-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,290
Posted By blownb310
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/blownb310/D...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/blownb310/DSC06624-1.jpg

That would be great Mauricio. It would be great to see the Echo come back out again this year. :)

Mike
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-01-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 256,123
Posted By blownb310
Great update Francis. Glad to see that you are...

Great update Francis. Glad to see that you are getting ready for the SMCC Economy Run next week.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-31-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,879
Posted By blownb310
Here is a link to the results....

Here is a link to the results. http://www.icerace.com/results-2014/AMEC-2014-0202-sl-4.pdf

I also uploaded a short video from in car. Honda Fit EV on Ice - YouTube (http://youtu.be/BhCe9ifXjZw)
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-07-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,879
Posted By blownb310
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/blownb310/K...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/blownb310/Kamm5_zpsbe95ad16.jpg

Thanks Darin. :) February 2, 2014 marked the date of the first EV to race in A.M.E.C.'s 60 year existence.
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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-03-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 59,916
Posted By blownb310
Waste oil heaters and diesels are great but I...

Waste oil heaters and diesels are great but I too, would like to hear some news on the i-Miev. :)
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 01-22-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 100,682
Posted By blownb310
Looks great! You earned the right to wear one...

Looks great! You earned the right to wear one that's for sure. ;)
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-09-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 256,123
Posted By blownb310
I love the effort and enthusiam you guys are...

I love the effort and enthusiam you guys are putting into the project!

Mike
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-20-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 256,123
Posted By blownb310
It's looking good Francis. :)

It's looking good Francis. :)
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 08-13-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,616
Posted By blownb310
I'm out for this event Ken. Buried with work on...

I'm out for this event Ken. Buried with work on several cars and prepping a site for a new garage. Skid steer, gravel, and lots of sweat. :p
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 06-11-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 29,159
Posted By blownb310
Excellent!!!! Mike

Excellent!!!!

Mike
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,424
Posted By blownb310
Ha ha, this was temporary for only a few weeks. I...

Ha ha, this was temporary for only a few weeks. I had to leave the driver's side window open and then climb through it to get in and out. I kept the car in a garage during this time.

Mike
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 06-10-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 29,159
Posted By blownb310
Raw results converted to mpg's (US gallon) : ...

Raw results converted to mpg's (US gallon) :

[B]Gas Class:

1. Darin Cosgrove, 2000 Insight: 76.12 mpg.
2. Mike Kamm, 1997 Geo Metro: 63.23 mpg.
3. William Morin, 1999 Toyota Tercel: 53.33...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-19-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 50,139
Posted By blownb310
I see quotes like this quite a lot on these...

I see quotes like this quite a lot on these forums. It's certainly good to have goals. I was in the same boat, I always wanted to do a belly pan and other aero mods, but for years just never got...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-14-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,424
Posted By blownb310
I'm basically only using DWL to get 50 mpg. In...

I'm basically only using DWL to get 50 mpg. In order to get the 76 mpg I got in both fuel economy run competitions, I have to use EOC.

Don't forget this thing's a '91 with 250-k on it. It's a two...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,424
Posted By blownb310
There is no interior, other than a single...

There is no interior, other than a single aluminum race seat. No radio or speakers, no sound deadener, no spare tire or jack, etc. The hood is choroplast, 3.5 lbs.

Mike
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