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Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,493
Posted By dremd
14 mpg -21mpg

14 mpg -21mpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,493
Posted By dremd
Spotted in Mississippi

He claimed some wild (to me) MPG improvement, but I do think it is effective.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-04-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,828
Posted By dremd
That’s awesome. I have no use, but I still want...

That’s awesome. I have no use, but I still want it. Hope they sell a ton of these to roofers, and probably plenty of other trades as well.
Forum: Success Stories 07-21-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 76,776
Posted By dremd
Installed High Resolution instrument cluster so I...

Installed High Resolution instrument cluster so I could stop seeing the distorted power meter caused by using to AutoPilot configuration on an Pre-AP car. I know it’s petty, but man is it nicer.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,164
Posted By dremd
Glad to see it being brought back. I...

Glad to see it being brought back.

I regularly think that as soon as I see someone go full aerocivic on an EV, that will be the moment that I’ll know that EV’s have reached critical mass.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-17-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,828
Posted By dremd
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30526&stc=1&d=1618706368

Caused quite a commotion at the gas station, took 4.5 gallons of RUG to fill up trencher before returning it to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-21-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,282
Posted By dremd
Honda fit is a FANTASTIC car. Probably the "best"...

Honda fit is a FANTASTIC car. Probably the "best" car I have ever owned. Way more space than you expect. Same useable space as MKIV VW Jetta wagon, current Gen Subaru Forester, or Rav 4. I had a...
Forum: Success Stories 07-12-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 76,776
Posted By dremd
My car is almost out of warranty, and 75% of what...

My car is almost out of warranty, and 75% of what has broken on my car has been DIRECTLY caused by Tesla service doing warranty work, so if at all possible it will never go back to Tesla service....
Forum: Success Stories 06-12-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 76,776
Posted By dremd
Getting a alignment. Tesla didn’t tighten the...

Getting a alignment.
Tesla didn’t tighten the rear toe adjusters when they changed last MDU and it was flopping.
Love the car, the service is atrocious.
Forum: Success Stories 06-11-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 76,776
Posted By dremd
Honestly, it’s not very efficient, significant...

Honestly, it’s not very efficient, significant loss vs charging slower using onboard charging, runs the A/C at MAX keeping the battery cool. But the speed is a must and the price can’t be beat.
Forum: Success Stories 06-11-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 76,776
Posted By dremd
Drove it 600 miles round trip all on...

Drove it 600 miles round trip all on Superchargers. Wish that they were paced a bit better, but for the $$ I can't complain.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-21-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,828
Posted By dremd
Damn Neil, a 3 EV household. I thought I was...

Damn Neil, a 3 EV household. I thought I was doing something with 2.
2012 Model S and 2012 Nissan Leaf. I actually own hitches for both, but haven’t gotten around to installing them.
I really...
Forum: The Lounge 03-11-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,700
Posted By dremd
You might be an EcoModder if. You have no...

You might be an EcoModder if.

You have no idea what the price of fossil fuels are and consider keeping track only to be in on the only automotive conversion most people have.

You have to do...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-27-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,174
Posted By dremd
It’s been a long time, but I remember seeing...

It’s been a long time, but I remember seeing someone in install what I remember to be a “Brusa” brand upgrade charger in an early Leaf. I believe it to max rate up near 10KW. I have no idea if the...
Forum: The Lounge 02-23-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,700
Posted By dremd
YKYAEM when... You choose your hotels based on...

YKYAEM when...
You choose your hotels based on EV charging even when you had to leave your EV at home.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-21-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 141,261
Posted By dremd
I'm sure they are looking to move higher margin...

I'm sure they are looking to move higher margin cars than the mysterious and as of yet nonexistent $35,000 New Tesla.

Disclosure: I am an owner of a sub 30K used Tesla Model S
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-07-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,174
Posted By dremd
How cold are your outside temps? My 2013 Leaf...

How cold are your outside temps? My 2013 Leaf would charge at 6.6 with onboard charger at 3 battery temp bars and outside temps in the teens. The 2012 Leaf I really don't pay attention to charge...
Forum: Hybrids 01-07-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 15,480
Posted By dremd
Subscribed for interest, but I must say I did a...

Subscribed for interest, but I must say I did a 1,200 mile trip alone in 36 hours with no real problems. Only issue was my express deals hotel was 37 miles out of the way (each way) which stretched...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-21-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 141,261
Posted By dremd
I must say that I have immensely enjoyed both...

I must say that I have immensely enjoyed both romance and emissions testing mode in the Tesla. Completely unnessary, but absolutely FUN.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-12-2018, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,406
Posted By dremd
Looking for some design guidance on hitch rack/ boat tail for Model S

I’m mainly not sure how the Template should be overlaid on my car.
Planning on truncated end with about 8” height remaining. Total length off rear bumper needs to be just under 4 ft to haul needed...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-30-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,336
Posted By dremd
Also engine compartment temperatures are close to...

Also engine compartment temperatures are close to Currie temperatures of higher performance magnets to start with, so it’s easier to just use electro magnets for alternators that don’t see tons of...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 07-31-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 141,261
Posted By dremd
Not that I personally give a crap, BUT I see the...

Not that I personally give a crap, BUT I see the following as justification of anger.

1) different era. The 90’s were a long time ago
2) nobody gave a crap if the Viper was going to be reliable,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-07-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 82,616
Posted By dremd
US spec Diesels typically do have a catalytic...

US spec Diesels typically do have a catalytic converter (his TDI did in the states), newer (07+) typically have a catalytic converter and a DPF, VW has taught us that a NOX trap with DEF is basically...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-27-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 49,143
Posted By dremd
Did I miss something? I'd love to drag the...

Did I miss something?

I'd love to drag the electric boat around with the electric car, but I don't want to dip the hatch of the leaf in the water (we could build an extendable toung) and I'm not...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-27-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 49,143
Posted By dremd
Point of diminishing returns is further out than...

Point of diminishing returns is further out than you would expect for 2 reasons
1) pukert makes the effective capacity higher with more cells due to lower discharge rate.
2) battery pack remains...
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