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Forum: The Unicorn Corral 08-31-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,168
Posted By Frank Lee
You know, but... well, you know. You know. You...

You know, but... well, you know. You know. You know, but and it... you know. I'm like wow, that's crazy, you know, by the one minute mark I so wanted to throttle that idiot. You know. But I see, you...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-24-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,823
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
I'm working on a belly pan and something for the...

I'm working on a belly pan and something for the rear. These are my current aero mods.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/gasolinefumes/aeromodslabeled.jpg

The side skirts are Coroplast. The...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-31-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,913
Posted By brucey
Stealth (Invisible) Grill Block

Well, while I'm still working on the smooth clear wheels, I have the lexan laying around. I haven't found a good way to cut a perfect circle 18.5" wide just yet. But, I have found that tin snips work...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-22-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,819
Posted By sarguy01
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus Tires

I just wanted to give a quick personal review on these LRR tires. I bought them about 8,000 miles ago and put them on my 05 Civic Sedan. It snowed last night and I finally have driven them in all...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-07-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,806
Posted By jeff88
Is that a whole grill block?! :D

Is that a whole grill block?! :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-15-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,307
Posted By user removed
Don't take it the wrong way but if you are...

Don't take it the wrong way but if you are driveing an older vehicle, isn't it good insurance to have everyone dressed for the worst case scenario, like if your vehicle breaks down. You can always...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-18-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,005
Posted By MTXA
As a professional mechanic, I've spent way to...

As a professional mechanic, I've spent way to much time cleaning up messes that the engineers foist upon us. All I can see with this system is stuck parts from brake dust, gravel roads, mud, winter...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-06-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,950
Posted By mechman600
Toyota Matrix Defrost Mod

Like most vehicles, my wife's Toyota Matrix turns the A/C on to dehumidify whenever the defrost or defrost/floor settings are selected. Since we live on the wet coast, defrost is used most of the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-02-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,977
Posted By HydroJim
I'm currently trying to convince him to buy a geo...

I'm currently trying to convince him to buy a geo metro, learn how drive stick, and learn to fix it himself. Literally, for $2,000 in car and $1000 in tools, he could have a car that's cheap to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-18-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,875
Posted By markweatherill
I suppose you could grease the tyres up and see...

I suppose you could grease the tyres up and see if the reduction in friction helps any.


Caution: Don't do this.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-09-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 27,991
Posted By redorchestra
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e264/1982TA/Aero...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e264/1982TA/AeroWheel.jpg
Forum: Hybrids 06-30-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 26,606
Posted By jakobnev
Frank - Well he had to vent a bit so he...

Frank -

Well he had to vent a bit so he wouldn't explode.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-12-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By user removed
Fairly sure the final ratio is higher on the CL...

Fairly sure the final ratio is higher on the CL since it was on-off road capable. The CB runs about 1K RPM per 10 MPH in top gear. I drive conservatively, shift at below 6 k RPM, get into highest...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-11-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,261
Posted By slurp812
My issue is if I move closer, I would live in the...

My issue is if I move closer, I would live in the "hood". Yea, 45 minutes one way sucks, but I actually like driving, and I tend to drive slower, so the frustrated ones are the ones behind me. I turn...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-21-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 98,263
Posted By ngrimm
Congrats on getting it to work Abogart. I assume...

Congrats on getting it to work Abogart. I assume the shift points are controlled by the ecu instead of a vacuum modulator which could possibly be replaced by one that is adjustable. I recently...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-12-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,884
Posted By MetroMPG
Testing rolling resistance of the Various Tires of the Suzukiclone Fleet (RE92 wins)

http://forkenswift.com/album/23-gt-wheels-re92-tires.jpg
(ForkenSwift sporting the winning tire: Bridgestone Potenza RE92's, OEM low-rolling-resistance tire of the 1st generation Honda Insight.)
...
Forum: Saving@Home 01-18-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,552
Posted By Cd
If the water is already hot, why would you need...

If the water is already hot, why would you need to heat it ?

Joking ;-) ( A ' hot ' water ....heater )
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-16-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,483
Posted By brucey
Experiment: The cost of Headlights

I know it's been said to keep the headlights off for MPG, and I'm sure it does make a difference. But I had never seen the difference quantified. I had a few extra minutes today so I did a test...
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 10-05-2010, 02:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,976
Posted By FalconFour
Next up... Duck. ...

Next up... Duck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01kLTKLSEXI

Yes, all it is, is a duck. Just a duck.

Add to LCD prototype (begins at "// LCD prototype" near the top):
void initDuck();
...
Forum: Saving@Home 08-13-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,317
Posted By Frank Lee
My mower's name is Mowmar Cut-Offi and it has a...

My mower's name is Mowmar Cut-Offi and it has a special extractor exhaust for maximum fe.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclencher/ariensmegaphone2.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-05-2010, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,086
Posted By heumi12345
Mazda 626 Aero Mods -12% better MPG @75MPH

I want to thank you all...

Your comments and your threads gave me the inspirations about improving my good old Mazda 626 station wagon. Finally i got about 12% better MPG, and this with a few...
Forum: Saving@Home 09-15-2008, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 35,955
Posted By SVOboy
Introducing EcoRenovator.org! Like EcoModder, but for homes

A few of us (namely Tim, Darin, and I) thought there was interest and merit for a new site, specifically on those home improvements one can do to cut energy usage, conserve water, help the...
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