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Forum: The Lounge 08-22-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,061
Posted By Daox
I think we're done now.

I think we're done now.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-14-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,256
Posted By Fat Charlie
Sometimes it doesn't matter what the fee is. It's...

Sometimes it doesn't matter what the fee is. It's priceless.


http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/09/eat-the-kids-first-virginia.jpg
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-11-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,218
Posted By aerohead
cutout

In a past Cycle World Magazine article,a 'SMART' exhaust system was discussed for bikes.
The engines were operated on a dyno test cell and every conceivable transient engine load was analyzed....
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-07-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,971
Posted By dustyfirewalker
hey thanks for the check in sarguy. yeah the...

hey thanks for the check in sarguy.

yeah the chains are heavy, I'm looking into HD tow straps, much lighter, and possibly synthetic winch line. I'm also thinking about the best soft top for...
Forum: The Lounge 08-06-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,292
Posted By RandomFact314
Make a special needs man happy?

Hi guys, I work with this guy that has a special needs son. He has got his son into youtube videos of RC car stuff and thats all they EVER talk about is how they are spending so much time together...
Forum: The Lounge 08-05-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,884
Posted By user removed
There are plenty of nuts here already. After...

There are plenty of nuts here already. After reading Cobb's linked article, I can only hope that people actually think of VA as one giant speedtrap. Simple solution, I don't want you coming at me at...
Forum: Introductions 07-30-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,215
Posted By Varn
I was scouring craigs list and saw this car on...

I was scouring craigs list and saw this car on it. I went to dial the number and said to myself I know this number. It was an old friend who is a trained aircraft mechanic. He bought the car from...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-29-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,357
Posted By kgwedi
Engine Off Coasting Experiment

I decided to do some testing to find a numerical value for the fuel savings between Engine Off Coasting (eOFFc), and Engine On Coasting (eONc).

On my normal routes, my Metro gets close to 58 MPG....
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-28-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,165
Posted By redpoint5
This is a silly thread. You already have the...

This is a silly thread.

You already have the best vehicle for hauling 7 people around.

If you want to save money, then keep the vehicle you already own.

If you want to save the world by...
Forum: The Lounge 07-27-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 28,184
Posted By user removed
It's 2004, a decade ago. My original...

It's 2004, a decade ago. My original configuration was based on an IC engine that had the capability to destroke itself, while running, and transform itself into a fairly massive (250 pounds)...
Forum: The Lounge 07-27-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 28,184
Posted By user removed
My "crazy project" began without me even knowing...

My "crazy project" began without me even knowing it 44 years ago when I read about an Opel station wagon getting 125 MPG while averaging 26 MPH using P&G (engine off).

The only modifications to an...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-15-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,889
Posted By user removed
And maybe your post here helped a member get the...

And maybe your post here helped a member get the body shell they needed to get their body damaged Insight back on the road, or even a non member.
I think sometime in future your good deed will be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-15-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,889
Posted By user removed
It wasn't meant to be. Might have been a great...

It wasn't meant to be. Might have been a great buy, could have been a nightmare.

When I miss a sale on CL, I generally don't let it bother me. Look at it like this, you could have been killed in a...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-12-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,474
Posted By Daox
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachme...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15178&stc=1&d=1402578830

Yes, I did get the Civic! Here she is. It is a 2002 LX 4 door auto with 188k on it. I'll be starting a new thread...
Forum: Success Stories 06-09-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,074
Posted By UltArc
Go to your website for answers? I don't mean this...

Go to your website for answers? I don't mean this in a critical way, but couldn't you just provide them?
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By cowmeat
Craigslist has several rooftop carriers in your...

Craigslist has several rooftop carriers in your area for around a hundred bucks.
Roof top carrier (http://southjersey.craigslist.org/pts/4443615329.html)
Roof top cargo carrier...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2014, 02:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By bryn
i like to fill my boats with gear on the roof. ...

i like to fill my boats with gear on the roof.
no rack to buy.
a few cheap foam blocks work fine.
you have a canoe/kayak/sailing dinghy to play with when you get there.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2014, 12:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By The Other Andy
Summit Locking Roof Cargo Box...

Summit Locking Roof Cargo Box (http://www.discountramps.com/roof-cargo-box/p/RBX-3873/)

12 cubic foot hard shell roof box. Heck, it might be pretty aerodynamic mounted backwards too!
$119 + $50...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By Thenorm
do you seats fold flat? I understand the...

do you seats fold flat?

I understand the dogs are taking alot of horizontal space, but are they using all the vertical?

is there a way you can pack everything and have the dogs sit on it? or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-05-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By UltArc
Same for us, we can only rescue. Except, when I...

Same for us, we can only rescue. Except, when I get my Caucasian Shepherd, it's nearly impossible to find one that is tame (by tame I mean like the tigers at the zoo who don't kill you when you go in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-05-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By backpacker3
Just FYI there is a big sale on Thule at moosejaw...

Just FYI there is a big sale on Thule at moosejaw and backcountry now.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-03-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By samwichse
I know it's way over budget and you don't want a...

I know it's way over budget and you don't want a trailer, but I can't believe it's taken so long for companies to start producing these:

Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" Yakima Trailers Y08106...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-02-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By Fat Charlie
Trailer downsides are registration, electrics,...

Trailer downsides are registration, electrics, extra tires to worry about, parking, theft, etc.

The roof box is much simpler, even with the added frontal area and lifting.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-02-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By darcane
You can buy a receiver hitch for about $150. ...

You can buy a receiver hitch for about $150. Then get a cargo carrier that mounts in the receiver hitch like this one:
Amazon.com: TMS T-CCR1948KB Heavy Duty Hitch Mounted Cargo Basket Luggage...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-02-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By KrautBurner
complete setup for under $500

SportRack is made by Thule
and it's about 2/3 the price

SR1010 Complete Roof Rack System | SportRack US (http://www.sportrack.com/p/sr1010-complete-roof-rack-system) ($189)
Vista XL | SportRack...
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