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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-02-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,088
Posted By Mcgiiver
Yes, I can get down to about 1700 rpm in 6th...

Yes, I can get down to about 1700 rpm in 6th gear, but I need to accelerate up from there very gently or downhill.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-19-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 23,800
Posted By bluesteel93
Installed the coilovers and modified my kammback...

Installed the coilovers and modified my kammback a couple days ago at my brothers. I didn't take any pics of the actual process as I only had a day and a half to get things done before I had to drive...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-18-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,540
Posted By aerohead
rear hatch slope angles

Here are some drag tables
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Scan01-11.jpg (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/aerohead2/media/Scan01-11.jpg.html)...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-18-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,540
Posted By BabyDiesel
Your Fiesta is an unfortunate fusion of low...

Your Fiesta is an unfortunate fusion of low weight and high Cd, along with a CdA of 22-24 based on your measurements. None of which are good. But you don't bring a car to Ecomodder to keep it the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-17-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,540
Posted By Joggernot
My coasting distance in the Accord increased...

My coasting distance in the Accord increased considerably when I replaced the rear wheel bearings. Apparently they were going out and I hadn't noticed. Started arriving at the stop signs and lights...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-16-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,540
Posted By fusion210
I can't believe it's been almost five and a half...

I can't believe it's been almost five and a half years, but I posted about alignment affecting fuel economy. I bring it up because nobody has mentioned it yet....
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-16-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,540
Posted By MetroMPG
Agreed: high Cd and low weight is a frustrating...

Agreed: high Cd and low weight is a frustrating combination! The Metro is a poor high speed pulse and glide machine. But 0.40 is particularly high.

There are lots of 'stealth' aero mods that...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-16-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,540
Posted By Daox
This is one of the first thing I noticed in my...

This is one of the first thing I noticed in my Metro. It does NOT coast nearly as far as any other previous car I've owned, and I've had a few small Toyotas (Tercel and Paseo). The lightweight...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-22-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 28,829
Posted By The donkey CRX
Thanks RPM, think of the red VX as a prototype...

Thanks RPM, think of the red VX as a prototype and science project and the white VX as decent looking car that has 90% of the MPG potential of the red one. That's what we are going for with the white...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-21-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 28,829
Posted By The donkey CRX
94 VX 1000 mile tank @ 80 MPG

We just got the White 94 VX back on the road this month and I wanted to let you see it's new look. Most of the aero and hyper mile work is done, but we still need to finish up the new black interior....
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-04-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,655
Posted By Chrysler kid
You are correct sir, the factory springs on there...

You are correct sir, the factory springs on there are progressive so the more they compress the harder they get. The rears were the same way, I had to guess which springs out of the box were the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-02-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,154
Posted By serialk11r
I don't like how the rear end is very light, it's...

I don't like how the rear end is very light, it's way too tail happy at the back. What made the MR-S fun was that you could give it quite a bit of gas when turning since the rear end stuck to the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2015, 07:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,244
Posted By CapriRacer
The formula was derived from the data available. ...

The formula was derived from the data available. The data did not include lower aspect ratio sizes, but "if everything else were equal", there is no reason to believe the trends shown in the data...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-25-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,244
Posted By CapriRacer
First let's start with "All other things being...

First let's start with "All other things being equal". That is really really hard to do. Change tire size, change load carrying capacity, change diameter, etc.

But let's start with this:
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-23-2015, 06:21 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,192
Posted By OG VX
Sorry I didn't respond earlier about the sound...

Sorry I didn't respond earlier about the sound deadening. Yes, as has been mentioned, the VX models only came with sound deadening on the front footboard areas. I, too, was surprised by this. I don't...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-19-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,192
Posted By iceyinferno
The Vxs have sound deadening beneath the front...

The Vxs have sound deadening beneath the front seats only. You can see that it was painted red in the second to last picture. Other than that...they don't get much as far as sound deadening other...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-17-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,236
Posted By lilwilly75
In order to get the seats in you have to remove...

In order to get the seats in you have to remove all brackets, slides, and guides from the lower seat. This also will split the seats into two separate piece that you reassemble with your EG lower...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-07-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,862
Posted By ME_Andy
I was just reading this guy's oil blog. It's...

I was just reading this guy's oil blog. It's pretty interesting. He ranks AMSOIL SS 0w30 at #12, Mobil1 5W30 at #10. This is all based on film strength. 5W30 AC Delco is way down at #90 (this is the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-29-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,943
Posted By basjoos
Before I started aeromodding it, my civic CX got...

Before I started aeromodding it, my civic CX got mpg's in the upper 40's in the summer and lower 40's in the winter. I would occasionally get a 50 mpg tank on a summertime 55mph interstate cruise,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-20-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,943
Posted By PaleMelanesian
My biggest asset for great mileage: I'm stubborn....

My biggest asset for great mileage: I'm stubborn. If I know the car is capable of more I will push to realize that potential. Good enough, simply isn't.

I have good commuting routes. I have...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-18-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,943
Posted By The donkey CRX
Summary of the Mule VX ecomods

Here are some random thoughts about the Mule VX.

I think most of the drivers in the top 10 are trying to get the best MPG while still being able to drive at the posted highway speed. My goal is to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-18-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,717
Posted By CapriRacer
OK, I've done the measurements and here are the...

OK, I've done the measurements and here are the results. But first, allow me to document the process.

Here's the car involved:http://www.barrystiretech.com/milan.jpg

It's a 2006 Mercury Milan....
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-15-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,053
Posted By CapriRacer
I did a quick look and the 145/65R15's are 72...

I did a quick look and the 145/65R15's are 72 Load Index and the 165/65R14's are 79 Load Index.

Wrong direction!! That's 180# per tire less load carrying capacity. Not only is that a safety...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-13-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,353
Posted By spacemanspif
Taller gears in the Mitata could turn the zippy...

Taller gears in the Mitata could turn the zippy chassis into a boring Saturn real quick. Those cars are geared low to aid the weak engine and make it "feel" stronger. Loading the engine with taller...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,991
Posted By user removed
You have a 22 year old car with working ac and...

You have a 22 year old car with working ac and the original R12, you can't do less damage to the environment than you would just leaving it alone and it cost you nothing, and you have an AC for those...
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