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Forum: Success Stories 04-27-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,263
Posted By basjoos
A 100mpg would definietely be possible, but not...

A 100mpg would definietely be possible, but not on my usual routes. I have no problem getting over 100mpg on flat roads in lean burn at speeds below 45mph, but I 'd have to drive on a flat rural...
Forum: Success Stories 04-26-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,263
Posted By basjoos
160,000 miles of aeromods and 1000's of dollars in fuel savings

I first started aeromodding my 1992 Honda Civic CX in 2005 after hurricane Katrina showed where gas prices could go and with no new inexpensive fuel efficient cars being sold at the time by the car...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-20-2011, 02:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,460
Posted By some_other_dave
And since we understand about pumping losses, we...

And since we understand about pumping losses, we also know that having less-dense intake air will help steady-state cruise MPG, while denser air will hurt steady-state cruise economy.

So you lose...
Forum: Hybrids 03-18-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 333
Views: 208,516
Posted By epa5epa
My 2008 prius II (partial grill block) was...

My 2008 prius II (partial grill block) was installed with enginer 4kwh by myself for 3m. The mileage is varied from 1.0L/100km ( pure city drive <50km/hr, 11degC), 1.9L/100km(1/3 city drive, 2/3...
Forum: Hybrids 12-27-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 333
Views: 208,516
Posted By GeneralAnarchy
Sorry to hear about your car. I only have...

Sorry to hear about your car.

I only have experience with the kit for a few weeks, and so far I get about 42 without the kit and 62 mpg with. Yesterday I just got red triangle error driving 55...
Forum: Hybrids 12-08-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 333
Views: 208,516
Posted By ericbecky
I would have expected the red light to come on by...

I would have expected the red light to come on by 120 miles as well.
You should be able to dump the data from your SD card and see how your system was utilized on your trip. (battery voltages, pack...
Forum: Hybrids 03-22-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 208,516
Posted By mrbigh
I would include a 5 volts voltage regulator with...

I would include a 5 volts voltage regulator with a smoothing electrolitic capacitors in order to protect the Arduino's power supplies line.
I took the freedom of correcting your diagram to reflect...
Forum: Hybrids 03-16-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 208,516
Posted By Daox
Three weeks go by very quickly. Tonight I got...

Three weeks go by very quickly. Tonight I got the additional circuit board all soldered up. It basically houses the opto isolators so no electrical connections are made where they're not supposed...
Forum: Hybrids 01-25-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 208,516
Posted By ericbecky
Confirmed with Enginer that the battery itself...

Confirmed with Enginer that the battery itself cannot have over discharge protection because of the sag effect with which the voltage will drop as the current increases.
Forum: Hybrids 01-12-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 333
Views: 208,516
Posted By Daox
I've also been thinking about how to...

I've also been thinking about how to automatically disconnect the dc to dc converter and I think I have it figured out. The idea is to tap into the ethernet line that goes up to the switch up front....
Forum: Hybrids 01-11-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 208,516
Posted By Daox
I started and mostly finished the coding for the...

I started and mostly finished the coding for the arduino during lunch today. I added a lot of comments (everything after the //) so hopefully someone other than me can understand how it is...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-27-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,995
Posted By ttoyoda
Heads up on a potential trap in this procedure

Just an FYI, sometimes the end of the valve stem or the adjuster wear away in such a way that one side is a dimple and the other side is a tit. In that case, the feeler gauge will bridge over the...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-09-2008, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 205,694
Posted By TomO
Exclamation Honda IACV explained

This thread will deluge you with more info than you've ever wanted to know about the IACV in your Honda. This information was copied out of the Honda OBD training manual as I didn't feel like...
Forum: DIY / How-to 02-07-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,995
Posted By TomO
Exclamation DIY- Setting Valve Lash for Honda SOHC Motors

Honda recommends setting your valve lash every 15,000 miles. Setting the valve lash is not something that is hard to do, in fact, once you get used to the procedure you can start setting your...
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