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Forum: EcoModding Central 07-11-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
48 mpg on the way home today, beat my previous...

48 mpg on the way home today, beat my previous best by a sliver!
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-06-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,708
Posted By nathan01xl
Prius vs. E250 MPG Battle

Mercedes-Benz E250 Bluetec vs Toyota Prius MPG Battle - Road & Track...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
Ford Duratec 23NS, which is based on Mazda MZR...

Ford Duratec 23NS, which is based on Mazda MZR engine family.

Ford Duratec engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Duratec_engine#Duratec_23)
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-17-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
It is an excellent feeling when a mods shows...

It is an excellent feeling when a mods shows immediate dividends. I filled up on my way home today and had achieved a new record gas tank of 41+ mpg, YES! I went 600 miles on 14.561 gallons of fuel...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
I constructed my front belly pan using my old air...

I constructed my front belly pan using my old air dam, 1 3'x4' coroplast sign, 1 18"x24" sign, 6' of landscaping edging (Vigoro 20 ft. Landscape Edging Kit-3001-20HD at The Home Depot...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By nathan01xl
this may be a cheaper option Plastic T-Molding, 1...

this may be a cheaper option Plastic T-Molding, 1 1/4" x 25' Gloss Black - - Amazon.com...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-10-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,794
Posted By nathan01xl
Porsche incorporated an active air dam for its...

Porsche incorporated an active air dam for its new Turbo S model. It utilizes the air dam to reduce drag and to generate down force in different configurations.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-17-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
I finally spent some time yesterday and today...

I finally spent some time yesterday and today working on aero mods, about 3/4th done right now.

I finally mounted my interior convex mirror on the drivers side. Not sure if I will do the same on...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,459
Posted By nathan01xl
I would love to see a new Ranger based on the...

I would love to see a new Ranger based on the Transit Connect, wont hold my breath on that either. The compact pickup segment is likely dead for at least the rest of the decade. Even the current...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,459
Posted By nathan01xl
Ya that image isn't working for me wither. Here...

Ya that image isn't working for me wither. Here they are if anyone else is having the same issue.
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p482/nate24s24/2013-dodge-dakota_zps1a79f8cf.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,459
Posted By nathan01xl
Your link is broken for me. I believe this is...

Your link is broken for me. I believe this is what you were linking to. The 2016 Dodge Dakota pickup truck (http://www.allpar.com/trucks/ram/dakota-2012.html)

And the GMC Centaur reminds me of a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-25-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
First mod in a long while, I installed a urethane...

First mod in a long while, I installed a urethane roll pan today. It is 40 lbs lighter than the old steel one and hopefully more aerodynamic.
...
Forum: Success Stories 12-11-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,286
Posted By nathan01xl
Good work! My best is 45.5 on my commute home,...

Good work! My best is 45.5 on my commute home, which is about 47 miles. I would love to one day get home on less than 1 gallon of gas.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 12-11-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,232
Posted By nathan01xl
It is certainly easier to adjust the nut behind...

It is certainly easier to adjust the nut behind the wheels than a vehicle's computer.
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-26-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,481
Posted By nathan01xl
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p482/nate24s24...

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p482/nate24s24/ku-xlarge_zps6cfbb484.gif (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/nate24s24/media/ku-xlarge_zps6cfbb484.gif.html)
Forum: The Lounge 08-09-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 524,099
Posted By nathan01xl
you use your driver window as an air brake while...

you use your driver window as an air brake while gliding... or is that just me?
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-08-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
Averaged 44 mpg on my commute today to and from...

Averaged 44 mpg on my commute today to and from work, had two real short errand trips during the day for work (which i get paid $0.55 a mile for) and my daily average was right around 42 mpg. Did a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-07-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
Some updated photos Grille block and fog...

Some updated photos

Grille block and fog light hole covers were remade using plastic container lids and painted black. Caulked the edges with with black silicone and screwed in the corners of the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-15-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
with my tonneau and tire spats installed i have...

with my tonneau and tire spats installed i have seen an approximate increase of 2-3 mpgs at highway speeds
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-13-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
tire spats are installed and i think they not...

tire spats are installed and i think they not only are going to work well but they also look cool! now to take a 60 mile trip down to oregon city to work on a buddy's motorcycle and test my aero mods...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-13-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
teaser, will be installed in the morning ...

teaser, will be installed in the morning

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p482/nate24s24/100_2251_zps2c6ba5f1.jpg...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-10-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,061
Posted By nathan01xl
thanks for all the responses, you have confirmed...

thanks for all the responses, you have confirmed what i suspected... that gravity is a b*tch and there isn't much that can be done about it. lol
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-08-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
though a partial tonneau may be slightly better...

though a partial tonneau may be slightly better for economy the usefulness of a real one more than makes up for any loss in aerodynamics.

i really like the ultragauge, it is teaching me things...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,777
Posted By nathan01xl
Install for just the air dam took about 1.5...

Install for just the air dam took about 1.5 hours. i spent about 30 minutes trimming the bottom of the lawn edging for appearance purposes though.
To mock up the install i used some quick grip...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-07-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 76,818
Posted By nathan01xl
Set a new record for distance and mpg on my last...

Set a new record for distance and mpg on my last tank of gas, 6/26-7/5, covered 515 miles on 14.9 gallons for 34.5 mpgs. Really pleased with the progress i am making and hopeful that i could hit 40...
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