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Forum: EcoModding Central 02-24-2017, 01:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,349
Posted By dfeldt91
I don't plan on getting another vehicle anytime...

I don't plan on getting another vehicle anytime soon. I've decided to pursue my dreams after this experience and they don't require I have a vehicle. Mainly just a lot of traveling out of country,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-13-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,105
Posted By dfeldt91
An Article on Tire Pressure

This article is written for bikes but would translate over to cars. It covers various loads, rolling resistance, pressure, etc. I found it interesting, perhaps you will also. It is written by an...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-13-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,801
Posted By dfeldt91
Pics are up! Now time to begin the process of...

Pics are up! Now time to begin the process of modifying this mpg beast.
Forum: Success Stories 01-11-2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,375
Posted By dfeldt91
Sweet! Picked up the Insight earlier this...

Sweet! Picked up the Insight earlier this evening.

The guy even included some extra filters, two brand new Potenza's, an extra full size spare and a grid charger.

The battery meter goes all...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-07-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,517
Posted By dfeldt91
Going to buy some Coroplast to do a full under...

Going to buy some Coroplast to do a full under tray. The front under engine tray I had a long time ago gave me a significant measurable increase in MPG so I'm hoping doing the exhaust channel, which...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-23-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,517
Posted By dfeldt91
Got the fan wired up to a switch, unfortunately...

Got the fan wired up to a switch, unfortunately that switch decided to melt and nearly caught fire. Darn amperage..!

It's raining today but I'm going to head out anyhow and get it figured out,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-21-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,614
Posted By dfeldt91
I say go big or go home! You don't want your...

I say go big or go home! You don't want your Honda to be like every other Honda out there, make it your own. Also, driving a car with no sound deadening is awesome when the car has a decently powered...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-21-2016, 02:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,517
Posted By dfeldt91
According to the MPG calculator, my weight...

According to the MPG calculator, my weight reduction of ~400 pounds has increased my MPG 2.5 at 50 MPH. This is equivalent to a .02 decrease in cd for my vehicle at the stock weight. I have not been...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-11-2016, 03:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,517
Posted By dfeldt91
Got a lot more taken out of the car. Only have...

Got a lot more taken out of the car. Only have the upper half of the dash skin installed with the front door cards. Car weighed 2720 with 20 pounds of tools and 10 pounds of parts that need to be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,517
Posted By dfeldt91
I can definitely tell the acceleration is much...

I can definitely tell the acceleration is much better. I live near an intersection where you must turn out onto a highway and there is a ton of traffic so you must really lean into the gas. I'll give...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-01-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,517
Posted By dfeldt91
I'll be using coilovers in front and back. ...

I'll be using coilovers in front and back.

I have many aero mods planned:
Grille block
Under tray
Already swapped front end for the tighter seams of the B5.5 models
Removed the antenna...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-16-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,898
Posted By dfeldt91
There is not really any benefit from disabling...

There is not really any benefit from disabling the lights other than they bug me :P

I'm doing rear covers for sure. Not sure about front yet as they are much harder. I may use hard bristles from a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-16-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,038
Posted By dfeldt91
I totally forgot about it so I will have to run...

I totally forgot about it so I will have to run back to the auto parts store to grab a shorter belt after measuring. If only I could find some string to measure with now, lol. I'm not sure if the car...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-12-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,651
Posted By dfeldt91
You definitely need to run for office. Remind me...

You definitely need to run for office. Remind me Thursday after I win this 1.5 Billion US dollar Powerball jackpot and I'll come back you with some moolah!
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-23-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,208
Posted By dfeldt91
There has to be a good risk to reward ratio and...

There has to be a good risk to reward ratio and in this case there is not.

Saving 10 or 20 pounds by not bringing a spare will save you probably not even a dollar per year and when it comes down...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2015, 12:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,208
Posted By dfeldt91
Also, there is a lot of time required to remove a...

Also, there is a lot of time required to remove a tire and install a new one then set the bead, inflate and install the wheel all while on the side of the highway with cars going by at 70 MPH and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,208
Posted By dfeldt91
You could just buy a tube to throw in the tire?...

You could just buy a tube to throw in the tire? Then you wouldn't have to worry about the bead...
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