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Forum: Success Stories 09-11-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
TDI wagon, Its back from the dead

I started driving the TDI in May after my ankle recovered. I only made it a couple weeks before my Injection Pump crapped out on the freeway on the way home in a very bad place to be stranded on the...
Forum: Success Stories 09-02-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
Once I get the engine/tuning issue figured out I...

Once I get the engine/tuning issue figured out I can close up the intake some with some cut foam.

Too many variables now to monitor improvements on aerodynamics.
Forum: Success Stories 08-27-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
Next thing I added was front skirts, from left...

Next thing I added was front skirts, from left over pieces of the Ford hood. I mocked these up in coroplast to fit around the bumper first then traced to sheet metal, then tack welded, cut and fit,...
Forum: Success Stories 08-27-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
Finally posting my previous mods. I removed...

Finally posting my previous mods.

I removed my temporary spoiler and replaced it with a steel one. It was a ford pick up hood :). I just used the skin. Sheet metal is so pricey now, I picked...
Forum: Success Stories 08-12-2023, 11:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
I got some new mods and finally fixed one of my...

I got some new mods and finally fixed one of my engine issues. I will be posting my upgrades with photos shortly.

My gas mileage went down slightly after my aeromods.

I dialed my Injection...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-30-2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,873
Posted By Caddylackn
Get a Scan Gauge II or Scan Gauge E; This will...

Get a Scan Gauge II or Scan Gauge E; This will teach you where all your gas mileage drops come from and your mpg gains. Set the gauge up to show boost, instantaneous mpg, and trip mpg. Drive to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By Caddylackn
used transition pieces

I have a Habitat for Humanity builders store in my town. It is mostly donated unsold stuff from Lowe's and Home Depot but also good used home building supplies. There are floor transition pieces...
Forum: The Lounge 02-19-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,227
Posted By Caddylackn
that is tempered curved glass on the side...

that is tempered curved glass on the side windows, so it can't be cut after the top is chopped.

What you could do is play with the regulator and window and not roll up the window all the way to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-22-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,017
Posted By Caddylackn
The purpose of tapering all the sides is to...

The purpose of tapering all the sides is to reduce the total area of the back, low pressure zone area, that low pressure can "suck" the car to slow it down. If you can only get a 10% smaller back...
Forum: The Lounge 01-02-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,222
Posted By Caddylackn
My Outback experience

My extended family has been driving multiple Subarus for about 20 years. I have never had one for my own as a daily though.

Winter driving is top notch. You forget you are even on snow and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-01-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,265
Posted By Caddylackn
If you really want to make this a fair...

If you really want to make this a fair comparison, include all added yearly driving costs and assume she gets one speeding ticket a year or every other year.

Then jack up her insurance rates...
Forum: Success Stories 11-05-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
Fall mileage updates

I finally have my Scan Gauge II calibrated correctly. With my new injector nozzles, I was able to calibrate it correctly to match my fill-up gas mileage calculations. My old injectors leaked so I...
Forum: Success Stories 10-22-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,630
Posted By Caddylackn
His gas mileage dropped to under 20 mpg when he...

His gas mileage dropped to under 20 mpg when he was over 100 mph.

He could use a few aero mods. Wouldn't take much to see benefits in mpg at 100 mph.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-17-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,477
Posted By Caddylackn
Don't forget the Toyota straight sixes. I...

Don't forget the Toyota straight sixes.

I had an '83 Supra with the DOHC 2.8L. I bought it in '86 with 47k miles on it.
I put 200k miles on it, then gave it away around 2002 (what a fool).

I...
Forum: Success Stories 10-03-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,407
Posted By Caddylackn
If you are trying to drive as efficiently as...

If you are trying to drive as efficiently as possible, even a two second delay is too much.

I drive a new Rav4 Hybrid at work sometimes. That has 1 minute intervals, but it keeps the last ten...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-20-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,477
Posted By Caddylackn
Haggerty insurance

There are a lot of limitations on your policy of Haggerty insurance. AFAIK they will not insure a daily driver, only classics that are occasionally driven. The vehicle has to be on their accepted...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-19-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,477
Posted By Caddylackn
We had a '83 Civic 4 door sedan 5 speed CVCC...

We had a '83 Civic 4 door sedan 5 speed CVCC which we bought new. I learned to drive on it, my parents put about 210k miles on it. My parents took the car down to St. Croix VI for five years when...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-08-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 672
Posted By Caddylackn
I would say look at all the usual things on the...

I would say look at all the usual things on the car. Many are the same: suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, tires, rust, A/C, window motors, etc.

Does the car drive well? Shakes or shimmys...
Forum: Success Stories 09-01-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
A/C and heater control Fixed

To fix my constant heat on problem, I had to get to my heater control panel and adjust the cable (it slipped). I added some epoxy to keep it from slipping as the heater control cable is not routed...
Forum: Success Stories 08-26-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
Unfortunately I can't download the...

Unfortunately I can't download the table/chart/graph . It doesn't take my login. They also don't have the 1.9L 1Z motor chart just the 1.9 AHU. It should be close though.

I was afraid that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-24-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,496
Posted By Caddylackn
The double wheel rear axle is a wider axle than a...

The double wheel rear axle is a wider axle than a single wheel rear axle set up. So no, you can't safely take a wheel off each side as you have a huge offset on those dually wheels. With just one...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-11-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,856
Posted By Caddylackn
added photo- Low pressure exhaust exit

don't know why my photo did not show in my reply post above, but here it is again

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32727&stc=1&d=1660257283
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-11-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,856
Posted By Caddylackn
I am trying this out, making my exhaust exit at a...

I am trying this out, making my exhaust exit at a low pressure area. Air velocity should be high here and pressure low. I should get a bump up in engine efficiency.
...
Forum: Success Stories 08-09-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
Following Summary Mods done already, see start of...

Following Summary Mods done already, see start of thread for build:

Roof rack delete
antennae delete
passenger mirror delete
passenger wiper delete
Driver wiper deflector
tires to 41 psi...
Forum: Success Stories 08-09-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,459
Posted By Caddylackn
A B A B A testing results Air Dam versus full undertray with diffuser

Some A B A B A B A B A Testing results with the full undertray and no air dam.
compared to A B A B A B A B A B results with the air dam and diffuser only.

-Using Scan Gauge II trip, no fill up...
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