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The Lounge
04-16-2024, 07:33 AM
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Happy winter/summer solstice, everybody!
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Gasoline Fumes
I hit the road in search of clear skies too. I...
I hit the road in search of clear skies too. I was only able to find less clouds before it started getting dark. I ended up stopping on the side of the road between Pulaski and Sandy Creek, NY. I got...
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For Sale
03-15-2024, 02:42 PM
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ISO VX ECU FEDERAL
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Gasoline Fumes
https://www.car-part.com/index.htm seems to list...
https://www.car-part.com/index.htm seems to list a few. There might be other junkyard directories as well, but this is the one I'm familiar with.
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Events & Meet-ups
03-05-2024, 02:07 AM
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2024 Green Grand Prix: April 12 at Watkins Glen International
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Gasoline Fumes
Based on recent temperature swings, I predict...
Based on recent temperature swings, I predict somewhere between 30 and 80 degrees on April 12th!
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Events & Meet-ups
01-19-2024, 10:14 PM
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2024 Green Grand Prix: April 12 at Watkins Glen International
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Gasoline Fumes
I'll be there! Maybe it won't be snowing!
I'll be there! Maybe it won't be snowing!
Forum:
EcoModding Central
01-11-2024, 09:17 AM
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Wintertime tire pressure?
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599
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Gasoline Fumes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oFQ3zB6kg0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oFQ3zB6kg0
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Fossil Fuel Free
12-27-2023, 07:10 PM
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I'm driving a 2018 Prius Prime (plug-in). What do you want to know about it?
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Gasoline Fumes
I recently put a hitch on my neighbors' 2017...
I recently put a hitch on my neighbors' 2017 Prime. Same hitch fits all 4th gen Prius models. It mounts between the body and bumper beam.
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Fossil Fuel Free
12-27-2023, 07:06 PM
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I'm driving a 2018 Prius Prime (plug-in). What do you want to know about it?
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Gasoline Fumes
I kinda forgot about this thread. My neighbors...
I kinda forgot about this thread. My neighbors bought a 2017 Prime. Nice, but too fancy for me! And I'm currently pet/house sitting for someone with a 2018 Prime. It's in the driveway, but I wasn't...
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General Efficiency Discussion
12-25-2023, 01:05 AM
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Narrowing down the list of great ecomodding older vehicles
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Gasoline Fumes
Echo is good. Early Scion xA and xB with the same...
Echo is good. Early Scion xA and xB with the same 1.5L engine are good too. Yaris should be just as good, but newer.
Mitsubishi Mirage?
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Fossil Fuel Free
10-05-2023, 08:56 PM
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Aluminum Brake Rotors
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Gasoline Fumes
Which Honda? The 1st gen Insight had aluminum...
Which Honda? The 1st gen Insight had aluminum front calipers, and aluminum rear drums with a steel liner. Nothing special about the rotors.
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EcoModding Central
10-04-2023, 09:16 PM
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Tested: rolling resistance of Dunlop Enasave vs. Bridgestone RE92 tires
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Gasoline Fumes
I've been missing your tests! I have a set of...
I've been missing your tests! I have a set of RE92 tires for my Insight, but out of laziness, I'm using 185/70-14s on steel wheels. They were cheap and local! Still good for 60 MPG without trying,...
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The Lounge
09-08-2023, 05:10 AM
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What car would you get?
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Gasoline Fumes
Is a $300 Honda Insight and some land an option?...
Is a $300 Honda Insight and some land an option? :D
I paid $550 total for all of the cars in my signature! Basket cases are still (sometimes) cheap or free!
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Off-Topic Tech
07-31-2023, 09:53 PM
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Resurrecting a '91 Swift
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Gasoline Fumes
If the tank isn't leaking, I would try cleaning...
If the tank isn't leaking, I would try cleaning it out. If you really need one, RockAuto has them. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=17491&cc=1430188&pt=6268&jsn=22952
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Aerodynamics
05-24-2023, 03:15 AM
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2017 Ford GT Aerodynamics
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887
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Gasoline Fumes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vVimm3y4Ig ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vVimm3y4Ig
https://performance.ford.com/content/dam/fordracing/enthusiasts/Media%20Room/2017/01/2017_GT_Tech_Specs.pdf
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Off-Topic Tech
04-07-2023, 09:12 PM
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Designing a better (Best?) car cooling solution for when parked in the sun
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Gasoline Fumes
You could use the existing HVAC blower, unless...
You could use the existing HVAC blower, unless your "2x high-static-pressure 120mm 12v PWM fans from Noctua" are more efficient. Like most (all?) cars, the Insight has cabin air exit vents in the...
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EcoModding Central
03-25-2023, 07:34 AM
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Question : Wheel covers that rub front tires - ( dangers of)
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Gasoline Fumes
I don't think heat will be an issue. The heat...
I don't think heat will be an issue. The heat will be spread over the whole sidewall, and aluminum transfers heat well, so the contact point on the aluminum shouldn't get really hot either. Also,...
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For Sale
02-11-2023, 08:38 PM
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Efficient, cheap beaters! Used car ads: 35 mpg highway or more for $1500 or less
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Gasoline Fumes
I've never paid more than $300 for an Insight,...
I've never paid more than $300 for an Insight, but here's one for $2500:
https://ottawa.craigslist.org/cto/d/nepean-2000-honda-insight-hybrid/7588536796.html
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Instrumentation
01-23-2023, 12:37 AM
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scanguage II users
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Gasoline Fumes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6e1_bigL4g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6e1_bigL4g
Forum:
The Unicorn Corral
01-23-2023, 12:29 AM
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I nearly doubled my MPG on my diesel vehicles.
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Gasoline Fumes
Like I wrote in the original post: You crypto...
Like I wrote in the original post: You crypto people are really weird!
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Fossil Fuel Free
01-20-2023, 08:58 AM
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Question about improving miles per kilowatt
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2,908
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Gasoline Fumes
I wish I had known about throttle stop testing...
I wish I had known about throttle stop testing back then! But if I was building it again without testing, I would probably do it the same way.
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Fossil Fuel Free
01-19-2023, 07:57 PM
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Question about improving miles per kilowatt
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Gasoline Fumes
I never really tested it, but I did see better...
I never really tested it, but I did see better MPG on highway trips. Too many variables to claim (or even remember) the improvement.
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Fossil Fuel Free
01-16-2023, 09:36 PM
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Question about improving miles per kilowatt
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Gasoline Fumes
That sounds familiar! :) ...
That sounds familiar! :)
https://ecomodder.com/forum/emgarage-imgs/b20acda5b8cd39dace0da32186f36714.jpg
Forum:
EcoModding Central
01-16-2023, 06:37 AM
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1993 Cvic tail light to trailer light wire color question
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Gasoline Fumes
The mounting studs provide the ground for the...
The mounting studs provide the ground for the trailer lights. If you aren't bolting them into metal, you'll need to add a terminal and wire to ground them somewhere. You could tap into the car's...
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DIY / How-to
12-27-2022, 07:38 PM
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Metro pieces and parts
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Gasoline Fumes
In most service manuals, drilling the head is...
In most service manuals, drilling the head is recommended. If you're cutting a slot, cutting into the clamp a little is fine. I think I got these bolts out once by putting vise grip jaws on the top...
Forum:
The Lounge
12-25-2022, 08:48 PM
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193
Happy winter/summer solstice, everybody!
Views:
28,973
Posted By
Gasoline Fumes
Hey, where's 2022's snowy Pontiac? :D
Hey, where's 2022's snowy Pontiac? :D
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-13-2022, 12:50 AM
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Dedicated aero trailer increases EV range
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1,638
Posted By
Gasoline Fumes
The article doesn't say that. It says it does...
The article doesn't say that. It says it does better with the trailer at 55 MPH than the EPA numbers. Which isn't a useful comparison. They should've done the same drive on the same day without the...
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