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Forum: Aerodynamics 02-09-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,341
Posted By Shortie771
Was this in the US? Pretty sure the mirror delete...

Was this in the US? Pretty sure the mirror delete is illegal, if so. I've wanted to replace my mirrors with cameras for years.

I agree that it's got a solar panel inside the boattail. Looks like...
Forum: The Lounge 02-05-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,264
Posted By Shortie771
I figured this would have already been talked...

I figured this would have already been talked about here but I did a few searches using "solar road" as keywords and didn't find anything here.

I'm sure most of you are aware that Jinan, China...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-31-2019, 07:56 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,433
Posted By Shortie771
Ouch that existing setup is definitely being...

Ouch that existing setup is definitely being hindered by it's orientation. Suprisingly the tilt only has a small effect on the total output (unless they are flat of course). When I was designing my...
Forum: Saving@Home 12-16-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 35,875
Posted By Shortie771
Definitely joining that, as my wife and I are...

Definitely joining that, as my wife and I are currently building (by-hand) our own VERY energy efficient Net-Zero house.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-16-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 932
Posted By Shortie771
Holiday decorations vs mpg

I was seriously thinking about this as I saw a car with the all too familiar reindeer antlers. How much do holiday decorations really hurt your gas mileage???

GMC deciding to figure it out while...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 05-11-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 105,495
Posted By Shortie771
Great job. Not sure if anyone cares or if...

Great job.

Not sure if anyone cares or if it's already common knowledge... I work at Lowe's and I found out that the green coroplast sale signs they use im the outside garden area, fit 14" rims...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-03-2017, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 478,689
Posted By Shortie771
Thanks. I wasn't aware of all that. I love...

Thanks. I wasn't aware of all that. I love learning new stuff.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-25-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,396
Posted By Shortie771
Just found this one: Wheel Weights Specs Guide...

Just found this one:
Wheel Weights Specs Guide (http://www.superhonda.com/tech/wheel_weights.html)
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-25-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,695
Posted By Shortie771
It's missing the chili though... ...

It's missing the chili though...
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/86/a7/f2/86a7f267fca779fc1e77abfcca9de785.jpg

I was actually driving behind this thing for quite a while a few...
Forum: The Lounge 04-22-2017, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,023
Posted By Shortie771
YKYAEM if you have converted your driving habits...

YKYAEM if you have converted your driving habits have affected those around you.

My wife now coasts to stops in neutral, accelerates down hills to coast up the next one, stays in neutral at stop...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-17-2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,865
Posted By Shortie771
So I got tired of my radio only getting one...

So I got tired of my radio only getting one station so I took my antenna off and installed an OEM Honda S2000 powered antenna base and modified it to fit my car, using my original antenna bezel. The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,686
Posted By Shortie771
That's funny​. I plan on installing an...

That's funny​. I plan on installing an aftermarket TPMS in my car. The weight is completely insignificant. Being able to see my tire pressure on the fly could potentially save me way more gas.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 04-12-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 478,689
Posted By Shortie771
When I first started seeing news of these I was...

When I first started seeing news of these I was really excited. Then I saw one (for real) and sat in it at the fair for Earth Day around this time last year. It was neat, but every time I asked the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-10-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,976
Posted By Shortie771
Ok, I feel really stupid having to ask this, but...

Ok, I feel really stupid having to ask this, but what does AKJ mean? I figured it was an acronym, but couldn't find anything related to cars, mpg, eco or anything else that might fit.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 23,997
Posted By Shortie771
I'm just giving you a hard time. I know things...

I'm just giving you a hard time. I know things take time and life often gets in the way any time we decide to make plans. Glad to see you're planning things out. Can't wait to see what you come up...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 23,997
Posted By Shortie771
I'm a little confused on how this turned into a...

I'm a little confused on how this turned into a discussion about motorcycles lol. Where's that truck? I want to see that belly pan! :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-04-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,865
Posted By Shortie771
NEW PERSONAL RECORD!!!! I just beat my old best...

NEW PERSONAL RECORD!!!! I just beat my old best tank by 1mpg for a new record of 42.72mpg (41.6% over EPA) over a course of 362.6 miles. I didn't think I was going to make it due to the 15mph...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-02-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 41,839
Posted By Shortie771
No problem. It takes a little trial and error to...

No problem. It takes a little trial and error to get the counter weight right to close it at the correct speed, but after that it works great. The only issue I found with it is that if there is a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-02-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 41,839
Posted By Shortie771
It does use wind pressure. It's pretty much just...

It does use wind pressure. It's pretty much just 2 shutter type pieces of coroplast that pivot in the middle and are counter weighted with a metal rod inserted into the coroplast, on the back side. I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-02-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 41,839
Posted By Shortie771
So I thought I had already put mine in here but I...

So I thought I had already put mine in here but I guess not. Well, here is my counterweighted auto-adjusting grill block.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12964&d=1366746538...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,865
Posted By Shortie771
Well I needed some sort of justification. I mean...

Well I needed some sort of justification. I mean technically I will get a return on investment... It's just really really low :p

Oh and the reason for the tach is because I had literally just gone...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,865
Posted By Shortie771
Well. I'm back AFTER far too long. Time for some...

Well. I'm back AFTER far too long. Time for some updates, some things have changed. I have been REALLY busy in the last few years (wow time flies), but starting to focus a bit on my car again. Moved...
Forum: The Lounge 12-10-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,023
Posted By Shortie771
YKYAEM if: When you scrape the mound of snow off...

YKYAEM if: When you scrape the mound of snow off of your hood/ windshield, you leave enough for it to work as a windshield wiper cover :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-15-2013, 02:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,017
Posted By Shortie771
Would you mind sharing where you have gathered...

Would you mind sharing where you have gathered this information?
Forum: The Lounge 06-07-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,023
Posted By Shortie771
If... You see a dumpster lid and think "that...

If...

You see a dumpster lid and think "that could make a good aerocap without much work" and you don't even own a truck.

Quilty :D



Agreed 100%
Most Prius owners I see are driving...
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