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Forum: Hybrids 05-05-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,585
Posted By Carbon
The Accord's engine is more advanced. It has...

The Accord's engine is more advanced. It has 13:1 compression vs 10.8:1. 16 valves vs. 8 valves. It's CARB rating is LEV3-SULEV30 vs ULEV2/AT-PZEV.

The electric motor in the Accord is rated at...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 04-28-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,501
Posted By Carbon
So we've established that Neil hasn't seen it.

So we've established that Neil hasn't seen it.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-18-2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
Posted By Carbon
No... they are the weight of the car + maximum...

No... they are the weight of the car + maximum cargo weight. Basically as heavy as it can be and have what the factory believes is a properly operating suspension. :thumbup:

Edit: ... and it says...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-04-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By Carbon
LOL... Indeed. The only real options are to go...

LOL... Indeed. The only real options are to go with a lower output unit or to just delete it. You also could redo the pulley ratios like Frank.

These options technically don't increase the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-27-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,409
Posted By Carbon
Cinder blocks are essentially pressed sand with...

Cinder blocks are essentially pressed sand with some concrete mixed in to make them hold a shape... they can be very strong in compression, but they are not stable for side loads and shearing. ...
Forum: DIY / How-to 08-26-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,382
Posted By Carbon
Gotcha... bonus points for using the word...

Gotcha... bonus points for using the word 'cromulent'.:thumbup:
Forum: DIY / How-to 08-19-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,382
Posted By Carbon
This is not what he is doing. Look at the...

This is not what he is doing. Look at the picture.



Yes, yes it is.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-21-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 19,433
Posted By Carbon
Just read through your thread... I'm kind of a GM...

Just read through your thread... I'm kind of a GM guy and some things stuck out at me.

First, the 2200 in your Sunbird is a pushrod OHV engine, the DOHC Ecotec replaced it in the J-body in...
Forum: Introductions 07-21-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By Carbon
I love the car... but I bought it with almost...

I love the car... but I bought it with almost 13,000 on the clock and had realistic expectations. It's not a Lexus. ;)

The car it replaced was a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT. The last straw with...
Forum: Introductions 07-21-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By Carbon
Thumbs up 2013 KOH in Eagan, MN

Recently bought a Kia Optima Hybrid and was pleasantly surprised it was fairly easy to beat the EPA combined rating by 10% with my commute.

Looking forward to tracking this car's economy and...
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