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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-25-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,712
Posted By spacemanspif
F-150 diesel is expected to get 30mpg... ...

F-150 diesel is expected to get 30mpg...

Still sucks that cars are being phased out. On the flip side, most small crossovers only sit 1-2” taller than most regular sedans anyways. “Cross over” is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-19-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,472
Posted By spacemanspif
I think and impact will be minimal. Once I get it...

I think and impact will be minimal. Once I get it aimed I think I’m going to pack foam under the bar to create a less textured front end. Not sure if trapping can happen under the bar as it...
Forum: The Lounge 02-12-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 13,933
Posted By spacemanspif
...when the carpet gets wet and instead of...

...when the carpet gets wet and instead of finding the leak you just remove all the carpet.

...when you get tired of the sagging headliner and decide to pull all the fabric down and paint the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-18-2018, 09:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,022
Posted By spacemanspif
Best way I have found to limit speeding is by not...

Best way I have found to limit speeding is by not being late before I leave the house. If you didn't feel rushed, you won't think you need to drive faster to make up lost time.

Any computer flash...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-31-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 35,739
Posted By spacemanspif
It's been shown on this forum that DFCO...

It's been shown on this forum that DFCO (deceleration fuel cut off) is less efficient than coasting in neutral so no real need to add DFCO; you're better off staring to coast in neutral earlier...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-31-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,012
Posted By spacemanspif
Try to find some foam you can use to fill the...

Try to find some foam you can use to fill the area under the spoiler and see if things get even better
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-20-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,846
Posted By spacemanspif
Plug in EV would be nice but we have no where to...

Plug in EV would be nice but we have no where to charge outside at out apartment complex. Her work has like 2 stations so if they are taken for the day she's got no charge to get home and back.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-20-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,846
Posted By spacemanspif
I have a clickable link in my sig if anyone's...

I have a clickable link in my sig if anyone's wants to dispute my cost of ownership please critique my formulas. The "cents for mile" is strictly for fuel, not the rest of the car ownership. All cars...
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-09-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,938
Posted By spacemanspif
This forum is usually filled with new words I...

This forum is usually filled with new words I have to research and after an exhaustive google search I've learned what this "car wash" thing is and have decided that it is not a pastime I would enjoy...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-22-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,374
Posted By spacemanspif
Newer Camrys are huge inside and out and the last...

Newer Camrys are huge inside and out and the last small SUV I was in had trouble fitting 2 beach chairs in the cargo area. I'll take the Camry any day but I wish they'd make more true station wagons....
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-24-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,260
Posted By spacemanspif
The speed limit is the maximum speed allowed on...

The speed limit is the maximum speed allowed on the stretch of road. Few roads have a minimum speed limit but they do exist. It's my opinion that if people paid more attention to the road in front of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-17-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,521
Posted By spacemanspif
E-fan conversion?

E-fan conversion?
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,776
Posted By spacemanspif
Well unlike stadiums, everyone benefits from the...

Well unlike stadiums, everyone benefits from the roads in one way or another as RedDevil pointed out. I'd be more ok with being taxed if I actually saw the money being used toward something. People...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-13-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,536
Posted By spacemanspif
Will we go to the apple store for parts? ...

Will we go to the apple store for parts?

Will the genius bar fix the car when it breaks?

How much will the proprietary tool cost that is needed to open the doors?

And the other one to...
Forum: Hybrids 04-13-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 843
Views: 329,057
Posted By spacemanspif
Ford deserved it for not making crate engines...

Ford deserved it for not making crate engines available. If they had developed FRPP sooner like GM did there would be less Chevy powered Mustangs. but when people can't find a Ford engine anywhere...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-12-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,171
Posted By spacemanspif
Certain trim levels came with blacked out grill...

Certain trim levels came with blacked out grill and black headlights. If you want to keep looking completely stock (and since you're thinking about headlight retrofit) it might be a good option. If...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-06-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,328
Posted By spacemanspif
Paper delivery around me is the type that are...

Paper delivery around me is the type that are thrown from the car to the bottom of the driveway. Are you stopping and running up to each door to deliver? Or does the route just have that many stop...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-19-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,558
Posted By spacemanspif
Mobile one is recommending addressing 1 thing at...

Mobile one is recommending addressing 1 thing at a time. Once your are sure the gasket leak is fixed, it can be fixed again for the few dollars a gasket and tube of sealant cost. changing gaskets,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-29-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,741
Posted By spacemanspif
Gonna need to see some hot rods pics now that you...

Gonna need to see some hot rods pics now that you mention them.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-23-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 109,282
Posted By spacemanspif
Because VW lol Best penetrating oil I have...

Because VW lol

Best penetrating oil I have found is Kroil in a squirt bottle and aero-Kroil in a spray can. It's made by Kano labs. If you can't get a set of vise-grips on the head of the bolt to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-18-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,185
Posted By spacemanspif
It's the classic garage door gasket that people...

It's the classic garage door gasket that people have been using for years from home improvement stores. Longer ones are probably stiffer foam but the idea is the same; flexible strip of C-channel,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-19-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 42,802
Posted By spacemanspif
I've seen headers with a choke point or venturi...

I've seen headers with a choke point or venturi built into the collector. I'm not sure if it's a race application thing or if it helps throughout the RPM range but it might be another feature to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-12-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,959
Posted By spacemanspif
I need to keep better track of this thread, I...

I need to keep better track of this thread, I just caught up and the whole time you were talking about knock I was thinking "you are pulling in too hot of air" lol.

Cover the grill back up and let...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-10-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 16,962
Posted By spacemanspif
I'm really hung up on the tu250 for the looks and...

I'm really hung up on the tu250 for the looks and the fact that it seems people who ride them, love them. Kinda like the Geo Metro of the bike world? Either way, I'm going to try and find one over...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-30-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,001
Posted By spacemanspif
My Focus doesn't cut the injectors unless I'm...

My Focus doesn't cut the injectors unless I'm traveling above 65mph. It will keep them off until I hit the gas but won't activate DFCO below that. So while all cars may have the feature, how easy it...
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