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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-11-2018, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,916
Posted By chefdave
Took it out for a normal trip and difference is...

Took it out for a normal trip and difference is night and day. Niky and red devil you where on right track. Engine under tray was holding to much heat in engine bay. Now need to change airflow around...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-17-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,002
Posted By chefdave
Cripple rooster is right about modern european...

Cripple rooster is right about modern european cars. When i was delivering hire vans a few years back mercedes sprinters had a variable speed limiter. Hire company had these set to 65 mph. I worked...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-05-2018, 04:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,103
Posted By chefdave
Sorry it was suppose to engine under tray not oil...

Sorry it was suppose to engine under tray not oil pan. I moved engine under tray to bottom of air and it also goes under part of oil sump.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-04-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,103
Posted By chefdave
Re jigged engine pan

Hi have moved my engine under tray so that it is at bottom of airdam. Also closed up radiator grill so all the air goes through radiator and not around it. Added a small grill block at same time....
Forum: The Lounge 12-28-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,027
Posted By chefdave
England moaning 2" of snow

Well winter arrived a few weeks back. Soctland just carried on as normal. English just moaned about everything. Plane travellers moaned about ploughing runways and deicing aircraft. Why moan airport...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-28-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,701
Posted By chefdave
Question When i attach belly pan to bottom of air dam i...

When i attach belly pan to bottom of air dam i fill in vent holes in dam. Then try to blend a spat or such like to cover front of tyres. Correct or have i got it wrong. Thanks dave
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-18-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,701
Posted By chefdave
406 air dam

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Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-05-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,456
Posted By chefdave
Had a 200 cell replacement cat when my exhaust...

Had a 200 cell replacement cat when my exhaust fell off. Dealer quoted £600 for cat. Whole custom exhaust made out of stainless steel is still going 12 years later. Total cost of exhaust was £500...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-05-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,113
Posted By chefdave
Good idea but i failed big time x3

Hi on my 3rd trailer smashed one wheel when tyre blew out. Snapped axle on 2nd one. Third one had to replace bearings ummm that was an interesting tow with a ton of concrete blocks in trailer. Third...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-16-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 102,771
Posted By chefdave
Well i was doing 60 in 60 zone going uphill with...

Well i was doing 60 in 60 zone going uphill with a blind crest and lots of on coming traffic on a road notourious for deer and livestock wandering all over it. When you can see the colour of his eye...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-26-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,412
Posted By chefdave
Hope to keep rear screen clear and reduce drag. ...

Hope to keep rear screen clear and reduce drag.
Approx 70-80 degrees from horizontal.
Orange squiggle would be a lip spoiler set as close to horizontal as possiable.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-24-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 43,604
Posted By chefdave
Hi paintshop picture is very close to what i have...

Hi paintshop picture is very close to what i have done to my peugeot 406 estate. Same prob as you how to clean up rear aerodyamics
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-21-2016, 05:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,536
Posted By chefdave
Hi i had a similar problem with my grill block....

Hi i had a similar problem with my grill block. When we had a rogue high of 35c instead of usual 20c my engine got very warm so had to remove by roadside to prevent super overheat. So adjustable...
Forum: The Lounge 04-26-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,309
Posted By chefdave
Still here in scotland roads to ski centres...

Still here in scotland roads to ski centres blocked by snow. Lol.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-24-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,345
Posted By chefdave
Question Have googled reviews on this product

Hi
Would recommend that you google reviews on amisol dominator. Very interesting reading. Some good but others report a nightmare. Reminds me of when i bought my toyota based rv. Previous owner had...
Forum: Success Stories 04-23-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Posted By chefdave
Smile Peugeot 406 estate 2.0 16v auto box

Hi
Have been busy fixing and fiddling with a couple of things. Fix major maf problem and blowing exhaust. Fitted a coroplast engine undertray as orginal went missing before i bought it. Pumped tyres...
Forum: Success Stories 12-19-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 161,015
Posted By chefdave
Hi had to swap my volvo winter beater for an auto...

Hi had to swap my volvo winter beater for an auto for lots of reasons. Picked up a 17 year old peugeot 406 2.0 petrol estate very cheaply. Full service history new tyres and exhaust. 75k miles from...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-16-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,596
Posted By chefdave
Fyi puma is built on fiesta chassis and cougar is...

Fyi puma is built on fiesta chassis and cougar is built on mondeo chassis
Forum: Instrumentation 05-19-2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,370
Posted By chefdave
Hi speak to guy called turtle on toyota...

Hi
speak to guy called turtle on toyota motorhomes.org. he has one fitted and swears blind by it. Made a big improvement on his 3 ton motorhome based on toyota hilux pick up chassis.
Forum: Success Stories 05-02-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,393
Posted By chefdave
Hi getting close to 600 miles in my old volvo...

Hi
getting close to 600 miles in my old volvo s40 2.0. Not bad for a 16+ year old car. Driving in scottish highlands is a bit like driving an a roller coaster. Great down hill or mountain but a mpg...
Forum: The Lounge 04-20-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,946
Posted By chefdave
When you see election signs and wish election was...

When you see election signs and wish election was over to recycle the coraplast into a full underbody tray. Who cares who wins they all lie.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-14-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,075
Posted By chefdave
Thumbs up got volvo level now

Hi
got some rubber spring insterts used as a towing aid for coil springs. Car rides so much better steering has more feel and bite. According to trip computer on my 56 mile daily commute i have...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-05-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 947
Posted By chefdave
Thumbs up wow who would think this is a volvo concept

Hi thought i'd share this. cannot find right sub forum for this. Please move to correct place.Volvo V70 Pickup Concept | Volvoapedia.org (http://www.volvoapedia.org/volvo-v70-pickup-concept)
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,876
Posted By chefdave
Hi on my volvo s40 i run 44 front and 41 rear...

Hi on my volvo s40 i run 44 front and 41 rear which is 4 psi over volvo pressure. Any more and ride is too harsh on local roads rides very smooth on dual carriage ways and motorways. Also at the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-11-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,594
Posted By chefdave
Hi am already running a "b" style front air...

Hi
am already running a "b" style front air dam. made no difference to mpg but has increased stability in cross wind and passing trucks. This may be due to it being fitted to a motorhome, from a...
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