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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 35,281
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Very cool. Looking forward to your progress...

Very cool. Looking forward to your progress reports.
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-14-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,100
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Ah. Thanks. So the benefits of a slippery car...

Ah. Thanks. So the benefits of a slippery car don't shine until you do freeway speeds.

According to the Cummins' MPG research, speeds below 55mph is mostly a rolling resistance game. Speed...
Forum: Success Stories 07-28-2016, 12:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,300
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Oh. Forgot to add. You'll find a LOT of value...

Oh. Forgot to add. You'll find a LOT of value in this MPG research done by Cummins Diesel:

http://cumminsengines.com/uploads/docs/Secrets%20of%20Better%20Fuel%20Economy_whitepaper.pdf
Forum: Success Stories 07-28-2016, 12:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,300
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Dean, cruise controls are known to be bad on fuel...

Dean, cruise controls are known to be bad on fuel economy when the road elevates, because the control will press the gas pedal more to maintain the programmed speed.

When approaching a grade, turn...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-14-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 160,994
Posted By ChewChewTrain
In silver, the front end of the Model 3 reminds...

In silver, the front end of the Model 3 reminds me of Gort, the robot from the movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (the original).
Forum: The Lounge 02-02-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,867
Posted By ChewChewTrain
EUREKA!!! I have found an honest man. :)

EUREKA!!! I have found an honest man. :)
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 01-16-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 121,853
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Instead of a few expensive prizes, I suggest...

Instead of a few expensive prizes, I suggest spreading the wealth with many smaller prizes; such as a box of wood screws. That way, just like the IRS, all of us can get screwed! :)
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 01-15-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 121,853
Posted By ChewChewTrain
So the fine print for the next contest should...

So the fine print for the next contest should include confiscation of one's car if they don't claim their prize.
Forum: The Lounge 12-17-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,121
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Yeah. Space aliens are learning to get by with...

Yeah. Space aliens are learning to get by with less by reading our Ecomodder comments.

When's the last time you saw a flying saucer with side view mirrors? And, now they're SO good at front...
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 12-17-2015, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,491
Posted By ChewChewTrain
With a quick web search, it appears you're spot...

With a quick web search, it appears you're spot on.

"This Dual Point engine came in two horse-power configurations, with the base four-speed hatchback getting less punch than the five-speed and...
Forum: The Lounge 12-16-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,121
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Bragging rights? I had forgotten THAT one. I do...

Bragging rights? I had forgotten THAT one. I do take pleasure from the reaction when I tell people I got 55.47mpg on my way to LA with my 26 y/o car. That's better than the average Prius...
Forum: The Lounge 12-16-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,121
Posted By ChewChewTrain
What's Behind your Motivation to get High MPG?

- Some of us want to "stick it to the oil companies".
- Some of us feel good saving money at the pump.
- Some of us do it for the environment.

I'm a competitive sort. So, to me, getting high...
Forum: The Lounge 09-09-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,986
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Reminds me of a story I heard about two bikers;...

Reminds me of a story I heard about two bikers; one on a Harley and the other on a rice rocket.

Between the two of them, they thought it would be a good idea to trade bikes.

After the first red...
Forum: The Lounge 09-09-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,986
Posted By ChewChewTrain
For some reason, I thought you were going to find...

For some reason, I thought you were going to find a way to blame the ants for the bad throw out bearing.
Forum: The Lounge 08-25-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,986
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Do you realize the depth of physics understanding...

Do you realize the depth of physics understanding to be able to perform something like that? If she were to pick up a pool table stick she would likely walk home with everybody's paycheck in one...
Forum: The Lounge 08-23-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,270
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Ok. I get it. Follow my directions to the "T". ...

Ok. I get it. Follow my directions to the "T". Here's what I want you to do:

Ya know how those three Americans sacrificed themselves by rushing that French terrorist on the train? We need you...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-23-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,570
Posted By ChewChewTrain
EUREKA! My search is over. I have found an...

EUREKA! My search is over. I have found an honest man! :thumbup:
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-23-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,570
Posted By ChewChewTrain
She who gets the last laugh laughs best!

On a sparkling sunny day, I was driving my British Racing Green, Miata with the top down up the steep portion of a delightful, twisty, mountain highway. Mindful of my MPG game, my speed was...
Forum: The Lounge 08-14-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,619
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Actually, when slow cooked, Jackelope can be...

Actually, when slow cooked, Jackelope can be quite tender. Tastes like chicken. :D
Forum: The Lounge 08-11-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,704
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Oh, yeah? Challenge accepted. I bet I can do...

Oh, yeah? Challenge accepted. I bet I can do it. Just show me what all those knobs do.

BTW, did you know it takes 5 gallons for a 747 to travel one mile? That may seem like a lot, but when you...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-02-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,131
Posted By ChewChewTrain
I salute your answer and defend your right to say...

I salute your answer and defend your right to say it!
Forum: Hybrids 08-02-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,752
Posted By ChewChewTrain
I suspect that's been photoshopped. Find it hard...

I suspect that's been photoshopped. Find it hard to believe someone THAT stupid. (not counting me, of course :))
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-02-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 31,345
Posted By ChewChewTrain
[QUOTE=The donkey CRX;484283]We just got the...

[QUOTE=The donkey CRX;484283]We just got the White 94 VX back on the road this month and I wanted to let you see it's new look. Most of the aero and hyper mile work is done, but we still need to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-02-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,131
Posted By ChewChewTrain
How stupid of me. As a sailor, I'm embarrassed. ...

How stupid of me. As a sailor, I'm embarrassed.

But how did you afford to pay for each of those 54 flagpoles every mile along the way? ;)
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-28-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,316
Posted By ChewChewTrain
You're too practical. I want to do it the US...

You're too practical. I want to do it the US Federal Gov't way by wasting money procuring something and wasting time to install it!
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