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Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,333
Posted By funkhoss
94 Caprice Wagon project--now 50.55 MPG with "3/4 ton" drivetrain/suspension

UPDATE 1/8/20: To read about this car as it is currently configured, please jump to this post: https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/94-caprice-wagon-5-7l-project-46-mpg-33961-8.html#post614665...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 07-21-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,959
Posted By low&slow
Yes! It was another great event with lots of...

Yes!

It was another great event with lots of enthusiastic participants. We rode the beautiful backroads between Bellville and Pinkerington and stopped at the AMA Museum to look at the fabulous...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-16-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,797
Posted By aardvarcus
Exclamation Belly Pan Danger –Belly Pan Owners Must Read

I normally don’t try to advertise when I do something stupid, but this is important for everyone to know so I will put my pride aside to maybe help others.

Well I finished my belly pan on the back...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 07-05-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,836
Posted By user removed
It will maintain speed down to 2500 RPM even in...

It will maintain speed down to 2500 RPM even in 6th gear, pulls decent from 3k. Down to 30 MPH in 6th gear. 6k is 70 MPH. Redline is 11k.

regards
Mech
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-11-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 30,352
Posted By sendler
Here are some screen shots of what the DR Pulley...

Here are some screen shots of what the DR Pulley sliders do differently from rollers. This is actually a very nifty invention and has been patented. Good for them.
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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-19-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,119
Posted By user removed
I coast a lot. My Fiesta is a rebuilt salvage...

I coast a lot. My Fiesta is a rebuilt salvage vehicle, so there is no warranty from Ford once it went to the salvage auction. Recalls are still done by Ford but no warranty repairs.

Coasting in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-03-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 33,745
Posted By svt98t
Well, I haven't had much time to work on it. ...

Well, I haven't had much time to work on it.
So, I've dedicated next weekend to getting it back on the road.
I really do miss the 24/28 mileage as compared to the 15/18 the Town Car is getting. It...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-13-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,700
Posted By beatr911
bschloop, you are on a budget so value is what...

bschloop, you are on a budget so value is what you are prioritizing. As in building mechanical systems (which is by business) optimizing the existing systems are always the lowest hanging fruit. ...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 08-09-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,761
Posted By cvetter
Helix shortcomings and what we need

Streamlining has allowed me to ride my Helix into a 30 mph headwind at 80 mph!

I do that sometime to show off. More likely, I ride it at 70-75.

It wears the rear tire out quickly. It blew...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 07-30-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,077
Posted By low&slow
I just got back from the long ride back home( ~...

I just got back from the long ride back home( ~ 5200 miles total) from the competition in Ohio and some work in Kentucky. I'm sorry I wasn't able to post the results sooner but I didn't get the...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-04-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 73,744
Posted By low&slow
I rode down to Carmel Thursday afternoon for a...

I rode down to Carmel Thursday afternoon for a get-together at the Vetters' home with all the competitors. It was great to see my friends from previous competitions( Craig, Alan, Fred Hayes, Josh...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-22-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,780
Posted By low&slow
2011 Las vegas to Barstow Vetter Challenge report

Alan Smith met at my home in Livermore CA on Thursday morning and we started our ride to the event on our streamliners. We rode down California’s autobahn; US Hwy 5 maintaining 70 to 80 mph speeds. ...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 07-25-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,077
Posted By low&slow
and the results are........

Hi Frank and RedYaris, I just got Craig's email with the official results and they are :

#1 Max Perethian on his NX250 consumed $2.47... ($.0237 per mile) 152.88 mpg

#2 Fred Hayes HDT Diesel...
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