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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-21-2011, 03:14 PM
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Posted By honestabe
The mods you're referring to dleefoto can be done...

The mods you're referring to dleefoto can be done for less than $100 total. Call up your local sign shops and ask how much for a 4'x8' sheet of coroplast (corrogated plastic). . My local sign shop...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-21-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By orange4boy
Keep reading and do some math. Most mods can be...

Keep reading and do some math. Most mods can be done cheap or free if you know where to look for materials. It also depends on how much gas you burn.

In the garage there is a line that calculates...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-11-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,380
Posted By comptiger5000
As WDB said, with a manual tranny, pop it in...

As WDB said, with a manual tranny, pop it in neutral, and release the clutch, and it won't hurt anything.

However, there are a few manual trannies (not many) that require the engine to be...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-05-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,380
Posted By PaleMelanesian
1. Absolutely no damage with a manual...

1. Absolutely no damage with a manual transmission. Mine's fine after 181,000 miles and LOTS of neutral coasting. (nearly 4 years hypermiling)

2. Fuel cut off only happens in gear when you're...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-05-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,380
Posted By euromodder
Gear damages usually come from shifting under...

Gear damages usually come from shifting under load.

Dunno about your driving expertise with manuals, but make sure you press down the clutch pedal completely in a quick push - quickly taking away...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-30-2010, 03:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,380
Posted By bestclimb
I would doubt a manual will be damaged by neutral...

I would doubt a manual will be damaged by neutral coasting Especially with the engine on.

In neutral if the engine is running it is using fue (but not much)l. In gear over 1000-1500 rpm with your...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-29-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,380
Posted By tumnasgt
1. I don't think so, but someone else might know...

1. I don't think so, but someone else might know otherwise

2. Only when in gear, as it requires that the momentum of the car is forcing the engine to turn. Switching off the injectors while in...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-30-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,835
Posted By PaleMelanesian
VegasDude has a V6. I aim for each shift to...

VegasDude has a V6.

I aim for each shift to land in the next gear at about 1300 rpm. Give or take depending on the terrain - higher rpm for uphill.

Yes, it is slow acceleration. That's good...
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