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Forum: The Lounge 05-28-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,325
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
You know your a hypermiler if...

You know your a hypermiler if....


your mpg average is higher then your mph average.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-07-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,567
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
1953 Alfa Romeo BAT 5 (56k warning)

Took these pics back in '09 at a car museum in Vegas and completly forgot to post them.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3995/p1030658o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/88/p1030658o.jpg/)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-21-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,207
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
I could barely follow this but I'm geeking out...

I could barely follow this but I'm geeking out over your details. lol
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-23-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
I know my fan kicks on when coolant temps hit...

I know my fan kicks on when coolant temps hit 217F and with no grill block my temps usualy hover around 195 in the summer (90F+).

I like to run mine so it averages less then 210F. If the fan kicks...
Forum: Introductions 11-16-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,584
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
An economy car should be driven like one and a...

An economy car should be driven like one and a sports car should be driven like one as well.

I love geting 50 mpg in my cobalt but when I get my s2000 (as a weekend car) it will be by total...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
Without knowing what you have done already I can...

Without knowing what you have done already I can only point to the top of this page where links to the Wiki, 65+ Efficiency Mods, and 100+ Hypermiling Tips links are.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-08-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,753
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
I would not get anything that would reduce your...

I would not get anything that would reduce your view if you are a new driver.
Though adding small fish eye mirrors to the corner of oem mirrors would help you spot cars in your blind spot.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-06-2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,920
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
Air Intake Restrictor with A-B test

Ok, so the thought here was that if the engine gets less air it will have to lower the amount of fuel it uses to maintain normal air/fuel ratio.
Less gas will be less power but possibly higher mpgs...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-23-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,769
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
I had mine done a few months back. Didn't take it...

I had mine done a few months back. Didn't take it all the way to 0 toe but the front was at 0.13 per side and I had them bring it down to 0.01 per side.
For the rears I had to get a shim kit as the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 110,573
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
I ran my OEM tires for about 48,000 miles at...

I ran my OEM tires for about 48,000 miles at between 40 - 44 psi and they wore perfectly even and I got more miles out of them then most people I have talked to at yourcobalt.com and...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-07-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,126
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
Magnesium allow for lighter car engines.

Been checking up on this from time to time so figured I'd make a post on it and see what everyone thinks.

Even though cars seem to keep getting heavier and heavier the auto industry is trying new...
Forum: Hybrids 01-13-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 20,994
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
Needs to be another foot longer with some third...

Needs to be another foot longer with some third row seating to pull my wife away from wanting a suv or minivan. Showed her and she said it just looks like an oversized hatchback.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-14-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,687
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
I love having a 51 mpg 90 day average in a car...

I love having a 51 mpg 90 day average in a car that is rated to get 29 mpg average.

If I am feeling the need to go vroom I just head over to the indoor go-kart racing track the next town over....
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-23-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,835
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
Between 70% to 100% throttle and shift between...

Between 70% to 100% throttle and shift between 1,800 - 2,500 rpm.

There is an article on www.autospeed.com that tests this I just can't place my finger on it right now. I'll edit it in if I can...
Forum: Success Stories 12-25-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,480
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
The mpg calculators do work it's just that they...

The mpg calculators do work it's just that they don't compute untill the engine is turned back on. If you check your avg mpg calculator and then turn the engine off for an EOC, when you bump start it...
Forum: Success Stories 10-07-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,455
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
Talking First 55+ mpg tank for my '08 Cobalt XFE

Distance 282.2 mi.
Fill amount 5.086 US gal
MPG Details 55.49 US


Pumped tires up a bit more, running them at 47 - 49 psi warm which is like 46 psi cold, 2 psi above...
Forum: Success Stories 09-30-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 34,895
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
You should start a gas log here Jammer. It...

You should start a gas log here Jammer.
It really helps motivate you and notice trends and improvements over time.
Forum: Success Stories 09-22-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 34,895
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
When coming home at night (usualy around 9:30pm)...

When coming home at night (usualy around 9:30pm) in my neighborhood I take a 90 degree turn from one street to another at about 15 mph and while I have to use both hands I'm easily able to take the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-21-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,158
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
Basjoos in Top Gear Magazine....

Basjoos in Top Gear Magazine......ish.

He is not mentioned by name and no quotes from him but in the October 2009 issue (page 121) they show 3 pics of his Aerocivic (they don't call it that...
Forum: Success Stories 09-15-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 34,895
Posted By Fr3AkAzOiD
The 70 mph speed limit areas will kill you. ...

The 70 mph speed limit areas will kill you.

I used to jump on I-95 in a 70 zone and I'd be lucky to get 45 mpg on the flat, usualy more like 40-42. Got on Google maps and found some back roads...
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