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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,948
Posted By cptsideways
I'd go down the route of a Webasto ThermotopC its...

I'd go down the route of a Webasto ThermotopC its a water heater diesel fired. Plumb it into the waterworks, it will heat the water to 80deg C in about 20mins. A lot of modern diesels have them in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-10-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,741
Posted By cptsideways
This appears to be a trend in some new car...

This appears to be a trend in some new car designs, check out the yet to come out LR Discovery, sporting some very obvious rear aero tweaks
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-26-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4,208
Views: 1,314,228
Posted By cptsideways
V12 Twin Turbo 635bhp Might know quite a bit...

V12 Twin Turbo 635bhp Might know quite a bit about these aka the job :thumbup:

So whilst working at Goodwood circuit today in the above cars (Its next door to the RR Factory) :D we spotted this in...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-19-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,461
Posted By cptsideways
That's a Morgan 3 wheeler, awesome fun to drive!!!

That's a Morgan 3 wheeler, awesome fun to drive!!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2015, 03:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,948
Posted By cptsideways
Bodge an EGR circuit into the heater/water system...

Bodge an EGR circuit into the heater/water system job done
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-07-2015, 04:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,679
Posted By cptsideways
There is a trade off between using no fuel in...

There is a trade off between using no fuel in gear & losing momentum by pumping a huge compressor thats lurking on the hood (eg an engine) disconnect the compressor (neutral or de-clutch) & you can...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-30-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,149
Posted By cptsideways
If the car wont start due to the clutch/gearbox...

If the car wont start due to the clutch/gearbox issue adjustment try this quick fix


Ignition on & in neutral, open the bonnet & simply jiggle the clutch lever/cable end, hopefully you'll hear a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-29-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,459
Posted By cptsideways
Back in July, I spotted this in Italy at the...

Back in July, I spotted this in Italy at the Villa D Este Concourse D'elegence, in the underground garage. I was told it was the only one. Mind you the event was full of one off specials.

Very...
Forum: Hybrids 12-23-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 40,442
Posted By cptsideways
Here you go, as you can see I'm spoilt for choice...

Here you go, as you can see I'm spoilt for choice :D:thumbup: There were 250 sold originally in the UK, mine is a JDM model imported to the UK
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-21-2014, 04:50 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,704
Posted By cptsideways
Check you have a good thermostat, I've yet to see...

Check you have a good thermostat, I've yet to see a VW of this age with a good thermostat. If its not making temps or slow to get to temp this will make a huge difference to mpg's.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-16-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,429
Posted By cptsideways
You yanks really don't do manuals do you lol ...

You yanks really don't do manuals do you lol


The revs will be the same going downhill, on the flat or uphill in each gear. So if you want to know what revs are safe at each speed try...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-10-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,149
Posted By cptsideways
Welcome to the forum I'm a Lupo 3L owner :D...

Welcome to the forum

I'm a Lupo 3L owner :D which I bought instead an A2 3L (I could'nt find one in the UK) I know my way round these now so any questions fire away.
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-13-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,772
Posted By cptsideways
It's exactly how windsurfers work, you can do 2.2...

It's exactly how windsurfers work, you can do 2.2 x the wind speed in 15-25mph winds. So applying it to a car is possible but it'd be difficult.

Always thought you could use to a gravity racers...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,359
Posted By cptsideways
I did an interesting intercooler mod with my old...

I did an interesting intercooler mod with my old Toyota Soarer drift car, ducted via grill & venting via the front of the bonnet (known as a V-mount system) Using the negative air pressure over the...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-20-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,207
Posted By cptsideways
We built this for some power tool drag racing :D ...

We built this for some power tool drag racing :D

It was very very noisy & very very slow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=qYN3p8FBqAw&list=UUU7T6cOUX-bBFLWTKkvf5Zw
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-18-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 520,296
Posted By cptsideways
A colleague of mine who previously owned a MK1...

A colleague of mine who previously owned a MK1 Insight turned up to work in her new BMW i3 Range Extender version (with the small engine as well) it caused much more interest than the new Nissan...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-02-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 520,296
Posted By cptsideways
Spotted a VW XL1 out loose around the Goodwood...

Spotted a VW XL1 out loose around the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend gone. My word its a tiny tiny thing in reality, it followed me up the driveway & disappeared behind the car I was driving...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,408
Posted By cptsideways
I think it might be BMW 328 Touring Coupe (1939)...

I think it might be BMW 328 Touring Coupe (1939) Superleggera, I think it was a BMW Museum car, the winner an Alfa Romeo the white one.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,408
Posted By cptsideways
Villa D Este Concors Aero Specials

I had the luck to be working at the Villa D Este Concors D'elegance in Como Italy this last week. So many beautiful cars, many of them aero one offs & even a few speed record cars.

Thought you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-05-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By cptsideways
Toyota I-road trike leany thing launched - interesting

Saw this & thought some of you might like to see it

http://www.toyota-global.com/innovation/smart_mobility_society/news_and_events/t_i-road/images/repo_img_4.jpg


THE i-ROAD ON PUBLIC ROAD |...
Forum: The Lounge 03-02-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,326
Posted By cptsideways
Nissan Pao, made by the Pyke Factory, based on...

Nissan Pao, made by the Pyke Factory, based on Micra running gear, quite cool little cars, they are a retro styled thing from the early 90's
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-18-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,315
Posted By cptsideways
RR Phantom EX100 did it first ;)

RR Phantom EX100 did it first ;)
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-18-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,230
Posted By cptsideways
Without a doubt Volvo seats are the best, or my...

Without a doubt Volvo seats are the best, or my own personal choice would be Lexus RX450h seats

Generally I find people who sit upright in the seats often suffer back pain, reclining the seat...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-22-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,193
Posted By cptsideways
Landcruiser 24v 4.2TD's have these as standard,...

Landcruiser 24v 4.2TD's have these as standard, its a heater element in the intake manifold


http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=815740&d=1381290372
Forum: Introductions 12-14-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,641
Posted By cptsideways
My Lupo 3L 1.2 Tdi - Kermit a few months in

Well as a few of you may have gathered I bought a Lupo 3L here in the UK a few months back needing a little TLC & I have been living with it for daily driving & or long trips. So I have some results...
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