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Forum: The Unicorn Corral 12-04-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,788
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Thumbs down What language are you speaking? It sounds more...

What language are you speaking? It sounds more like an ad for a crock of unicorn pee than for genuine scientifically sound technology.

This is a group of people that can tell you everything...
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-23-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 315,655
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
the only advantage I can think of of iridiums is...

the only advantage I can think of of iridiums is the possible longevity of iridium vs platinum vs copper. Some cars require an act of congress to change the plugs, and for not needing to change pugs...
Forum: Hybrids 08-15-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 63,581
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Something that would help with the draw when dfco...

Something that would help with the draw when dfco occurs would be a huge vacuum leak. As others pointed out, the big air pump of an engine is causing issues, but it's not so much the pumping of air...
Forum: The Lounge 05-14-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 104,831
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Saw this video and realized how true it was. ...

Saw this video and realized how true it was.

<script...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-07-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,386
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
I would think mounting the camera where the...

I would think mounting the camera where the mirror belongs would satisfy both legal requirements and the desire to reduce the Cd.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-29-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,534
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Running an emptier tank will save a bit on...

Running an emptier tank will save a bit on weight, but it will allow the fuel pump to get warmer than with a fuller tank, which can shorten its life. There's also the argument that giving the gas...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-18-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,426
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
If you are slipping the clutch, you are turning...

If you are slipping the clutch, you are turning energy from the engine into wasted heat. By shifting without the clutch, you're allowing the engine and transmission to synchonize without being forced...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 24,634
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41083000/jpg...

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41083000/jpg/_41083455_jimmyhill270.jpg

Ah, now I see what the joke is about!
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Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-18-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 17,119
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
I agree with the first statement in theory, but...

I agree with the first statement in theory, but in practicality, it is the governement who must pay the hospital bills in many cases when a motorcycler is foolish enough to ride without the helmet...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-02-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,378
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
So in summary..... if you're planning on...

So in summary.....

if you're planning on luggin in the lower rpms, heavier flywheels are better. If the engine needs to change speed frequently, lighter is better.

With a lightweight flywheel...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-19-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 120,835
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Wow let's change the subject to why is taking...

Wow let's change the subject to why is taking ethanol out of gas helpful?
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-03-2010, 04:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,845
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
I have to disagree with many people here about...

I have to disagree with many people here about this.

The common philosophy is to go alternatorless will save buckets of energy. My question is, if an alternator is drawing no power, how much gas...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-02-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,884
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Steady state driving will of course put less...

Steady state driving will of course put less stress on fewer components than city driving, which is the worst place for a vehicle to spend it's time. How many times in an ad have I seen a vehicle...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-26-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,884
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
The economics of hypermiling are likely to change...

The economics of hypermiling are likely to change somewhat as time goes by. Fuel prices will likely rise, both due to historical trends and due to the explosive economic growth in India and Asia,...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 09-23-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,754
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Thank you darin!

Darin Cosgrove founded this magnificent site, and I thought those in the know (RH77, bennelson, etc.) would be gracious enough to help us know the story of the beginning of this VERY helpful site,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-14-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 45,912
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Harleys are a BAD example. Any decent motorcycle...

Harleys are a BAD example. Any decent motorcycle with 2 jugs runs smooth as silk. Harley has a crank that would be great if there were 3 cylinders, instead there are 2; ie, the rods are opposed by...
Forum: The Lounge 09-04-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,427
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
10 minutes later and I'm still LAUGHING!!!

10 minutes later and I'm still LAUGHING!!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-04-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,268
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
depending on the vehicle and type of steering the...

depending on the vehicle and type of steering the toe setting will be different.

On rear wheel drive you want a bit of toe in since the wheels will be pushed to closer to a zero toe setting as...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-05-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,545
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Prove all things, hold on to the good I Thess. 5:21

Simple comparison. You say the magnets do wonders for gas mileage, but I'm not far behind you in average MPG and there's another guy doing a lot better than either of us. It's the scientific...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-04-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,545
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
only way magnets help gas mileage is if they are...

only way magnets help gas mileage is if they are part of an electric motor.
Forum: Alternative Transportation 07-31-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Dude, you've found a good place to talk about...

Dude, you've found a good place to talk about such things. We've got people making metros into electric cars, and folks sticking PV cells on the roof of their Escort station wagon! Ask questions,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-25-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,092
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
you have a toyota powered Datsun mentioned, but a...

you have a toyota powered Datsun mentioned, but a celica listed (cool car, btw)

What datsun are you talking about?

I wouldn't worry about the rad getting hot til about 200 to 220, which is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-18-2010, 03:50 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 33,923
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Thumbs up What I meant is I'm not one, only that I too have...

What I meant is I'm not one, only that I too have been doing a lot of reading and know where to look for info, so here's some useful links......not certain what may have been implied, but I'm no good...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 33,923
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
Here's another chart for your perrusal. Chaz is...

Here's another chart for your perrusal. Chaz is close to being accurate when he says the chopped boattail has the same Cd as the full blown deal; it doesn't, but past 50%, you're really just...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 33,923
Posted By ShadeTreeMech
You'll want to follow the streamlining template...

You'll want to follow the streamlining template as closely as possible. It is below posted by another ecomodder on another thread....
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