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cptsideways
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EcoModding Central
11-28-2018, 02:53 PM
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How to keep an efficient engine warm?
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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...
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Aerodynamics
01-10-2016, 01:46 PM
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Morelli's 'Fluid Tail'
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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
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Aerodynamics
11-26-2015, 04:19 PM
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Interesting Aerodynamic Cars (Mike Vetter's ETV, also Avion)
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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...
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Motorcycles / Scooters
05-19-2015, 05:55 PM
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Reverse Trike in Stockholm
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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
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How to keep an efficient engine warm?
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Posted By
cptsideways
Bodge an EGR circuit into the heater/water system...
Bodge an EGR circuit into the heater/water system job done
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
03-07-2015, 04:00 AM
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coasting in gear or in neutral
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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...
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EcoModding Central
12-30-2014, 11:33 AM
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Audi A2 1.2 TDI 2001
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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...
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Aerodynamics
12-29-2014, 06:20 PM
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A recent windtunnel surprise, Volkhart V2 Sagitta
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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...
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Hybrids
12-23-2014, 05:38 PM
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The G1 Insight thread.
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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
...
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EcoModding Central
12-21-2014, 04:50 AM
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Polo 1.9D-MOT PASSED 02/07/2015 costs updated
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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.
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
10-16-2014, 06:17 PM
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steep downhill coasting
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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...
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EcoModding Central
10-10-2014, 01:55 PM
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Audi A2 1.2 TDI 2001
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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.
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Aerodynamics
09-13-2014, 05:22 PM
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Wind Power- Attaining Negative Cd
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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...
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Aerodynamics
08-30-2014, 03:39 PM
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Is the windshield base suitable as a radiator air exit?
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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...
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General Efficiency Discussion
08-20-2014, 01:09 PM
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Propeller vs Direct drive
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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
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General Efficiency Discussion
07-18-2014, 06:14 PM
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Notable eco-cars (old & new) spotted in the wild: post your pics!
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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...
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General Efficiency Discussion
07-02-2014, 06:30 PM
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1,473
Notable eco-cars (old & new) spotted in the wild: post your pics!
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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...
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Aerodynamics
05-29-2014, 02:05 PM
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Villa D Este Concors Aero Specials
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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.
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Aerodynamics
05-29-2014, 01:05 PM
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Villa D Este Concors Aero Specials
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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
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Toyota I-road trike leany thing launched - interesting
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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
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10
What kind of car is this?
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2,326
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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
...
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Fossil Fuel Free
02-18-2014, 04:35 PM
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Toyota's Wireless Charging Station
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3,315
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cptsideways
RR Phantom EX100 did it first ;)
RR Phantom EX100 did it first ;)
Forum:
Off-Topic Tech
02-18-2014, 04:34 PM
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51
Best Seats for Back Pain
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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
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90
Electric WAI
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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
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10
My Lupo 3L 1.2 Tdi - Kermit a few months in
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2,641
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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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