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Forum: Aerodynamics 10-11-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By bestclimb
"I'll be in my bunk"...drawing up a coroplast...

"I'll be in my bunk"...drawing up a coroplast tailbox for my bent.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-21-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,983
Posted By bestclimb
There is one for the 2.2L Subaru, that should be...

There is one for the 2.2L Subaru, that should be a pretty close guide. Search BSFC ej22
Forum: The Lounge 06-18-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,700
Posted By bestclimb
This is the avatar you had when I joined, and...

This is the avatar you had when I joined, and will forever be what you look like to me
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 04-25-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,111
Posted By bestclimb
catheter lead the outlet hose out through a drain...

catheter lead the outlet hose out through a drain plug under the carpet.
Forum: The Lounge 04-09-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,549
Posted By bestclimb
Pedantics of the world unite. Well not literally...

Pedantics of the world unite. Well not literally unite in one spot that could get expensive. Though that does depend on your definition of expensive.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-05-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,860
Posted By bestclimb
Jedi, An MPGuino screen that has instant GPH...

Jedi,

An MPGuino screen that has instant GPH or total fuel consumed will give you fuel data without needing any distance reference.

Looking at the wiki the "custom"

1. "Custom":
| MG...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-02-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,860
Posted By bestclimb
14.36v flow off 13.50v higher fuel flow 14.25...

14.36v flow off
13.50v higher fuel flow
14.25 low fuel flow

My assumption is that the injectors are supplied with ~14.4 or system voltage (could confirm by checking and comparing voltage at...
Forum: Instrumentation 04-01-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,429
Posted By bestclimb
When I was using an MPGuino it would track...

When I was using an MPGuino it would track distance traveled with engine off. If the key was on (vss signal getting to mpguino) the mpguino would stay active and count the distance traveled. It even...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-24-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,860
Posted By bestclimb
If it works out that a series of blips costs less...

If it works out that a series of blips costs less in fuel than just idling, a solenoid acting on the throttle cam could automate it.

I think the ultragauge is reporting more injector time off than...
Forum: Instrumentation 03-14-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,511
Posted By bestclimb
I think the voltage goes low to around 0 ish when...

I think the voltage goes low to around 0 ish when full lean. But I could have that backwards.
Forum: Instrumentation 03-14-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,511
Posted By bestclimb
With the ultragauge you can tell if your car has...

With the ultragauge you can tell if your car has cutoff by observing one of the various O2 sensor gauges. Then you have to tell the ultragauge that your car has DFCO for your instant MPG to reflect...
Forum: The Lounge 02-26-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,585
Posted By bestclimb
The more efficient the car the less hypermiling...

The more efficient the car the less hypermiling or slowing down pays.

Starting at 20 mpg increasing mileage by 25% goes to 25mpg.
For 1000 miles you go from 50 gallons to 40 gallons. You save 10...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-20-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,584
Posted By bestclimb
Normally I would say MPGuino. but beings that...

Normally I would say MPGuino. but beings that this is pretty much a 100% highway, and mileage is more of a function of speed/drag rather than hypermiling skills I would lean towards the aerodynamic...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-08-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 479,101
Posted By bestclimb
Incidence of single vehicle fatal crashes are...

Incidence of single vehicle fatal crashes are higher in suv/trucks.

If I lived in Hyperbole PA, and played dodge the tractor trailer I would rather do it in a vehicle capable of, you know,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-24-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,672
Posted By bestclimb
"Ultragauge" is 60-70 bucks. If you are not...

"Ultragauge" is 60-70 bucks. If you are not already the most efficient driver (we all have room to improve especially if we don't have any data) it will pay for it self and quickly if you are driving...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-21-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,231
Posted By bestclimb
Increased tire pressure and center wear (tread depth checked after 1 year / 30k mi.)

Ok so it's pretty well established that increased tire pressure increases mileage. We often hear about how awful the handling will be if you increase pressure, and how our tires will be worthless in...
Forum: Instrumentation 12-28-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,240
Posted By bestclimb
I have found that in vehicles without factory MPG...

I have found that in vehicles without factory MPG displays that I really want to have some sort of information (ultra gauge and MPGuino before that). In cars with factory instant and average displays...
Forum: Success Stories 11-26-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,250
Posted By bestclimb
One time shots are not reliable estimates of...

One time shots are not reliable estimates of capability. Especially based off of calibrated devices that give a reasonable estimate of fuel usage only after careful observation and tracking of fuel...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-26-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,450
Posted By bestclimb
When I was running winter tires on my civic years...

When I was running winter tires on my civic years ago I would get some wicked wheel hop while spinning due to ice and snow at 55psi, dropped it down to 45ish and the wheel hop went away. Traction...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-26-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,503
Posted By bestclimb
That's bs but I suppose the nannies decided it...

That's bs but I suppose the nannies decided it was for your own good (and their brother inlaw has a trailer factory).
Forum: The Lounge 11-16-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,770
Posted By bestclimb
One does not need particularly quick reaction...

One does not need particularly quick reaction times if they are heads up and eyes out, and traveling at a speed appropriate for the environment.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 10-21-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,951
Posted By bestclimb
Perhaps I am out of the loop, but I was under the...

Perhaps I am out of the loop, but I was under the impression that none of the major US media outlets were to be taken seriously.
Forum: Success Stories 10-09-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,630
Posted By bestclimb
was that sarcasm?

was that sarcasm?
Forum: Introductions 10-07-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,266
Posted By bestclimb
I had the same problem when I got my civic. ...

I had the same problem when I got my civic.

I think (but am not sure)
the highest mileage is the CX (economy hatch), DX/LX hatc, Then the coupe, then the sedan, then the EX.

The VX has it's...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 08-21-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,307
Posted By bestclimb
To evaluate the economics lets start with what we...

To evaluate the economics lets start with what we can save then compare it to what it costs.

In 100,000 miles of driving and getting 30mpg you spend about $13,333 in fuel. (at an average of about...
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