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Forum: EcoModding Central 02-16-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,320
Posted By basjoos
Summer highs here average in the mid 90's with at...

Summer highs here average in the mid 90's with at least a week in the 100's. No problems with overheating and the fan will kick on from time to time when in stop and go traffic. Photo of openings...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-15-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,320
Posted By cbaber
The del sol bumper will require extensive...

The del sol bumper will require extensive modification to fit, and would not be worth the effort and money. You would need the del sol hood, headlights, fenders, bumper, support, etc. Not worth the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-15-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,320
Posted By basjoos
There is plenty of airflow through my radiator...

There is plenty of airflow through my radiator through the openings in the lower front of the nose and I'm driving in a hotter summer climate here in SC than you're getting up north.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-15-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,320
Posted By Ryland
Easiest route, if you want it to look somewhat...

Easiest route, if you want it to look somewhat normal is to buy a new or used bumper (new are $100-150 last I checked) and take hack saw to your old bumper, cutting out patches to fill in the holes...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-15-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,320
Posted By johnunit
from a quick google, it looks like you have to...

from a quick google, it looks like you have to deal with different fenders, at least, meaning you're doing significant bodywork. to blend in the del sol stuff with the civic stuff.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-24-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,333
Posted By GoGogebic
I really don't understand what going to the ...

I really don't understand what going to the library has to do with anything. You can be the smartest person in the world, but that won't necessarily prevent you from losing your job. People just...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-13-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,095
Posted By suspectnumber961
I'm now the proud owner of 3...yes...three...el...

I'm now the proud owner of 3...yes...three...el cheapo dial type tire pressure gauges.

Amazon.com: TEKTON by MIT 5938 Dial Tire Gauge - 100 PSI: Home Improvement (https://amzn.to/2RyXsIq)

Had...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-14-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 60,986
Posted By CigaR007
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/7420/dscn1806j....

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/7420/dscn1806j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/dscn1806j.jpg/)


http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9814/dscn1807a.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,733
Posted By Nerys
yes I was able to make my own by water washing. I...

yes I was able to make my own by water washing. I saw a 9mpg improvement in fuel economy. I however have NOT been able to test this on "summer blend" gasoline. that was winter blend. SO it may have...
Forum: Instrumentation 05-09-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,473
Posted By gone-ot
...I can do without the "graph" as numbers still...

...I can do without the "graph" as numbers still have meaning to me.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-04-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,417
Posted By SuperHatch
An Inexpensive & More Versatile option to ScanGauge

For those that may not know, there is an App for Android Based smartphones called "Torque" (It is in the market) that interfaces with a Bluetooth OBD2 code reader readily available on Ebay.

You...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-04-2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,045
Posted By lunarhighway
a little tip to reinforce thin sheet is to fold...

a little tip to reinforce thin sheet is to fold the edges up creating a lip that's 1 or 2 cm high, where the thin sheet itsef is can be quite floppy it's amasing how much stiffer the structure gets...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-04-2011, 01:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,617
Posted By cfg83
justjohn - Ok, I just measured my 16"...

justjohn -



Ok, I just measured my 16" Winco pizza pan here :

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-cfg83-albums-wheel-cover-picture2862-winco-16-inch-pizza-pan-about-15-7.jpg

It is a hair...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-03-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,045
Posted By gone-ot
...just remember, holes let air "in" and strength...

...just remember, holes let air "in" and strength "out."
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-03-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,411
Posted By jthistle
Just so I understand the 34% coverage area is...

Just so I understand the 34% coverage area is equivalent to a free hole area of 66%. So the lower end of the table I posted the 25% free hole area mesh will have a coverage of 75%. Am I correct in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-03-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,617
Posted By NeilBlanchard
There is another type; the so-called "coupe"...

There is another type; the so-called "coupe" style, which looks just like the smooth rim:

http://www.hotelrestaurantsupply.com/img/lrg/w/wcapzc.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-03-2011, 07:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,617
Posted By euromodder
It won't matter that much, but if you can, get a...

It won't matter that much, but if you can, get a convex shaped (slightly bulging) cover.

The smooth rimmed examples are most popular with ecomodders here ;)
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-03-2011, 04:04 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,411
Posted By mort
Hi justjohn, This is good. Looking at 80 and...

Hi justjohn,
This is good. Looking at 80 and 100 mesh. Window screen is usually 14 or 16 mesh, so this is a lot tighter than what I think most are interested in here.

Information Bridge: DOE...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-02-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 110,642
Posted By pounsfos
mythbusters tests tyre / tire pressure

It's about time guys, Mythbusters has finally tested the myth of over inflated and under inflated tyres!!!

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8290&stc=1&d=1304427953

heres...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,411
Posted By jthistle
The article with the porous cylinders is...

The article with the porous cylinders is completely irrelevant to this discussion. In that article the holes are affecting parallel flow which is akin to using screen as a belly pan. We however are...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-02-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,503
Posted By comptiger5000
I'd say coming in a little high is probably...

I'd say coming in a little high is probably better for wear, as the revs are already falling as it engages, vs the clutch having to pull them up against engine braking.
Forum: Instrumentation 05-01-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,688
Posted By basjoos
If you can get your hands on a SuperMID, they...

If you can get your hands on a SuperMID, they show the injector pulsewidth and it is easy to see the pulsewidth shift as it goes into and out of lean burn. Some people have hooked up a voltmeter to...
Forum: Instrumentation 05-01-2011, 12:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,688
Posted By mwebb
MPGuino is the better choice

look over the list of Parameter IDs PIDs in Ultra gauge and Scangauge to see if
"Air Fuel ratio " is on the list or
"Current lambda "

real scan tools have these PIDs but Scangauge is not a...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-30-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 25,370
Posted By tjts1
While in DFCO I have it setup to automatically...

While in DFCO I have it setup to automatically turn on the EGR valve and try to equalize the pressure between the intake and exhaust manifolds. This increased the distance I can coast in gear with...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,605
Posted By ccryder
I don't know if I'm the first, if I recall...

I don't know if I'm the first, if I recall corrctly on of the Fiesta Forums members led me here. Hypermilling seems to work well. The autotrans is actually a manual trans with 2 clutches controlled...
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