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Forum: EcoModding Central 08-13-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,241
Posted By SDMCF
I used to think a manual transmission would...

I used to think a manual transmission would always be more economical, but I am rapidly changing my mind.

3 Months ago we bought a 2017 BMW 420 diesel automatic and the gearbox is most impressive....
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 02-01-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,439
Posted By SDMCF
Yes, that's it. "When I were a lad" it was quite...

Yes, that's it. "When I were a lad" it was quite common as lots of cars had poor or no synchro, but it is not so common now. We always called it double de-clutching for some reason - maybe fashion or...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 02-01-2022, 05:23 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,439
Posted By SDMCF
I always raise the clutch until it just bites...

I always raise the clutch until it just bites enough to get the engine spinning a little. Then depress the clutch a bit before raising it fully. This produces a smoother start because the engine...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-16-2021, 02:54 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,439
Posted By SDMCF
Whilst I can do it I find it is not popular with...

Whilst I can do it I find it is not popular with my passengers and it makes a mess of the driveway so it is not something I do often.
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 08-02-2021, 03:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,952
Posted By SDMCF
The more sub-forums you have, the more difficult...

The more sub-forums you have, the more difficult it is to decide which forum to post in or to search. For example:

So if you have converted a truck (whatever that is) to be an EV it should go into...
Forum: Instrumentation 02-25-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,839
Posted By SDMCF
My GPS (a Garmin SmartDrive 61) does not seem to...

My GPS (a Garmin SmartDrive 61) does not seem to have the Eco Challenge app.

I have used the DriveLooper device a bit more. When driving there is a screen that displays, in an easily readable...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-27-2019, 04:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,478
Posted By SDMCF
When the wind is from the right direction you can...

When the wind is from the right direction you can get a similar effect on a stationary car:
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27382&stc=1&d=1577440018
Apologies for the image...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-15-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,574
Posted By SDMCF
If you modify your vehicle you might...

If you modify your vehicle you might subconsciously change your driving so that you get better milage to justify your modification. It is not an independent test.

If you modify your vehicle and...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-24-2016, 02:19 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 29,227
Posted By SDMCF
The whole point of the article is that there are...

The whole point of the article is that there are many people for whom existing vehicles have sufficient range. That may or may not be true, I don't know. The fact that many people on here, including...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-02-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,251
Posted By SDMCF
As many have said, tires are really important. A...

As many have said, tires are really important. A good illustration of this can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlYEMH10Z4s

In order of priority I would put tires first, traction control...
Forum: The Lounge 07-09-2015, 12:10 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,063
Posted By SDMCF
Most people have multiple goals, one of which may...

Most people have multiple goals, one of which may be to save money. After all, if saving money were your only goal you would walk. In reality we all compromise to try and meet goals involving cost,...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-30-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,377
Posted By SDMCF
If there were a grill (something like a venetian...

If there were a grill (something like a venetian blind) covering the screen it could be arranged so that a following driver could not see the screen if they were driving too close. This would both...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,647
Posted By SDMCF
If the reservoir were insulated it could be used...

If the reservoir were insulated it could be used to retain some heat from one session to the next, reducing warm-up times still further. You might need to run the pump for a short time at the end of...
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