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The Lounge
02-23-2017, 01:40 AM
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Quick question
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MobilOne
Time for some "Fresh scent"?
Time for some "Fresh scent"?
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-24-2016, 01:24 AM
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Rolled black plastic
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MobilOne
How did it taste? Lo cal?
How did it taste? Lo cal?
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-12-2016, 05:34 PM
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Best mods for my Echo?
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MobilOne
Hi, what Frank said. I grew up in western...
Hi, what Frank said. I grew up in western Michigan. Nothing like MN, but cold to me. Having owned 4 Toyo's thru the years, I've noticed that they warm up to operating temp very quickly. If your...
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General Efficiency Discussion
10-12-2016, 02:06 AM
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Darin's test drive review notes: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan 1.2L CVT
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MobilOne
Right now at Gwinnett Mitsu, Duluth, GA, one can...
Right now at Gwinnett Mitsu, Duluth, GA, one can get a new 2015 Mirage, auto for 10k. or a 2017 for 13k.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-08-2016, 12:04 PM
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JettaD build thread
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MobilOne
Hi, With respect to the a/c; get yourself a...
Hi,
With respect to the a/c; get yourself a freon detector from Harbor Freight when one is on sale or get a 20% off coupon from any auto mag. This will tell you where the freon is leaking. Could...
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Aerodynamics
10-05-2016, 01:18 AM
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rear wheel arch spats (or Pig's ears) - function?
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MobilOne
That's probably not a cow, most likely the male...
That's probably not a cow, most likely the male sex.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-23-2016, 11:14 PM
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Car mirror requirements
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MobilOne
It is unfortunate that the person(s) at the "gov"...
It is unfortunate that the person(s) at the "gov" called the outside mirror a "rear view mirror". Autos already have a "rear view mirror." It is at the top center on the inside of the windshield. ...
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Saving@Home
09-19-2016, 12:32 AM
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Native plants, native soil, native mouse
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2,383
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MobilOne
Time to get an endangered cat from your local...
Time to get an endangered cat from your local animal shelter.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
09-07-2016, 01:33 AM
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Ford reduces front brake drag: efficiency gain = 0.1 MPG (in EPA combined testing)
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MobilOne
Back about 1974, we had a gas crisis and gas went...
Back about 1974, we had a gas crisis and gas went from 30 cents a gallon m/l to 37 cents gal m/l. One of the tips to reduce the drag of the disc brakes was to rock the steering wheel l/r to push the...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-11-2016, 03:08 AM
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Theory of the Golf Ball Dimples
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MobilOne
Along he same line, I remember reading, a long...
Along he same line, I remember reading, a long time ago, that during WWII, the Germans, flying from somewhere in Europe, (Germany or Spain) had scheduled passenger flights between Germany and Buenos...
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Off-Topic Tech
08-08-2016, 01:41 AM
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Diagnose this car's problem?
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MobilOne
It's a Ford. Of course stupid crap happens. ...
It's a Ford. Of course stupid crap happens. Replace the radio. Not worth troubleshooting.
Loose spark plug wire?
Wait a minute. If it's not worth troubleshooting, then why am I trying to...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-08-2016, 01:36 AM
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Theory of the Golf Ball Dimples
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3,650
Posted By
MobilOne
What is the ground effect referred to above?
What is the ground effect referred to above?
Forum:
EcoModding Central
07-16-2016, 02:29 AM
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Pre-modded: 1949 Ford Freighter Pick Up
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MobilOne
Some years back I read on the i'net about a guy...
Some years back I read on the i'net about a guy that played with flatheads a lot. He commented that in years past some were prone to overheating. He said that he found that those that ran hot...
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EcoModding Central
06-12-2016, 02:52 AM
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'99 Chevy Astro Van build thread ~ Goal 30 mpg
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MobilOne
How about removing the mud guards at the back of...
How about removing the mud guards at the back of your fender openings? They act as small sails.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-03-2016, 01:39 AM
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Rotten Passat
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MobilOne
Your Passat sounds like my 54 Olds after a life...
Your Passat sounds like my 54 Olds after a life in Michigan. IF you lived in the rust belt, Mother Nature would do many of your mods for you. LOL
Forum:
Success Stories
05-12-2016, 03:01 AM
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Hypermiling a 2001 Dodge Durango 4WD...
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2,607
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MobilOne
Does it have an electric engine cooling fan?
Does it have an electric engine cooling fan?
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General Efficiency Discussion
04-26-2016, 03:41 AM
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New winter beater: base 2004 Toyota Echo vs. base 1998 Pontiac Firefly (Geo Metro)
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MobilOne
That Echo should get better and better mileage as...
That Echo should get better and better mileage as the body parts vaporize or fall off.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
04-17-2016, 02:41 PM
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1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Build
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MobilOne
10w40 should be plenty heavy. Why not synthetic?...
10w40 should be plenty heavy. Why not synthetic?
Replace all the vacuum lines. Not worth "checking". One does not fix a vacuum leak with a chip tune. Also, on that car, iirc, Ford had all the...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-16-2016, 09:01 PM
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rear skirts on Model S
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MobilOne
GM wouldn't spend the money to put fender skirts...
GM wouldn't spend the money to put fender skirts on to improve efficiency; but they would for "style".
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-16-2016, 08:55 PM
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Dodge Dart Aero mods
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26,683
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MobilOne
Looks like a stealth police cruiser. Neat!
Looks like a stealth police cruiser. Neat!
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-16-2016, 12:22 AM
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Mercedes-Benz T80
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MobilOne
Those German Mercedes from the 30's are...
Those German Mercedes from the 30's are beautiful. Does anyone remember the name of the famous race car driver from that time frame?
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
04-16-2016, 12:09 AM
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Amsoil Coolant Boost = Faster Warmup
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2,700
Posted By
MobilOne
I don't understand how it both increases cooling...
I don't understand how it both increases cooling and shortens warm up times. Those two feats would seem to be counter productive to me.
Forum:
The Lounge
04-09-2016, 11:38 PM
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102
New Car Buyers
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12,996
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MobilOne
Mcrews, I date myself, but I saw the Jimmy...
Mcrews, I date myself, but I saw the Jimmy Stewart, Harvey, movie on its first go around. Long time ago. roughly 1950, iirc.
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
04-09-2016, 11:18 PM
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21
Embodied energy via Japanese carpentry
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3,162
Posted By
MobilOne
Bumble bees are those big bees that we have in...
Bumble bees are those big bees that we have in the south that bore holes in wood.
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
04-05-2016, 11:57 PM
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6
I want to buy a civic vx
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1,384
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MobilOne
I would argue that for a primo southern VX, it...
I would argue that for a primo southern VX, it would be worth a longer trip. You don't want any rust. So, S.C., GA, AL, MS, AR. You want a car from some place that rarely has snow and is not by...
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