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Forum: Aerodynamics 01-01-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,831
Posted By JDaly
You and I are in strong agreement. Now to...

You and I are in strong agreement. Now to convince another 250 million folks and begun redesigning - urban planning? civil engineering?
We've got a lot of convincing to do.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-01-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,831
Posted By JDaly
The real costs of 80 vs 55 mph

I used krousdb and MetroMPG's marvelous Aerodynamic & rolling resistance calculator - EcoModder.com to compare my 2009 Prius at 55 and 80 and see what the real costs were. I visualized its results
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Forum: Success Stories 10-20-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,141
Posted By Yippeekyaa
Prius sets new cannonball run record.

A few weeks ago i attended the 50th anniversary cannonball run reunion in Long Island NY. Afterwards i set out on my second attempt to break the solo nonstop record. The previous record was 35:03....
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-20-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,852
Posted By Blacktree
If you're looking for older cars with good mpg, a...

If you're looking for older cars with good mpg, a couple good options are the Suzuki Swift platform (aka Geo Metro, aka Chevy Sprint, aka Pontiac Firefly), and the Saturn S-Series cars. These cars...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-22-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By redneck
A simple “u” or a “v” with a loop at the angle...

A simple “u” or a “v” with a loop at the angle with the ends of the wire bent 90 degrees inserted into a shallow holes drilled in the top edge of the brake pads steel backing plate.
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-22-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By redneck
. Get a MPGuino to see instant mpg and...

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Get a MPGuino to see instant mpg and average mpg. Replace original 12” wheels with newer 13” Geo metro wheels for a better selection of tires and more importantly, a lower final drive ratio....
Forum: Success Stories 05-16-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,891
Posted By Miller88
I want one of these quite badly for a daily...

I want one of these quite badly for a daily driver! Unfortunately, it looks like I'll be waiting a year or two!

Hybrid, XL with steelies is what I'd order! In blue. With a hitch.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-26-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 263,614
Posted By endurance
If you really want to create caution, gently tape...

If you really want to create caution, gently tape a potato chip (crisp) to your brake pedal. Leave enough space at one corner so you can avoid crunching it to get the car started and in gear, but...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-08-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,298
Posted By mcguire
:) A few years ago, I was vacationing in Mexico...

:) A few years ago, I was vacationing in Mexico and admiring the Mexican VW Bugs. (Original? Classic?) I got to wondering why I couldn't import one into the US, until I realized that this thing had...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-07-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,509
Posted By gone-ot
...not really, because the two additional ground...

...not really, because the two additional ground electrodes cast A/F-vapor "shadows" around the central electrode and thus actually reduce combustion probabilty and consistency.

...think about it...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-04-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,298
Posted By Bill in Houston
it's part of our culture of fear, and imagined...

it's part of our culture of fear, and imagined safety. we need giant vehicles to protect us. we need to take our kids to school because so many kids get kidnapped by strangers while walking to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-21-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,238
Posted By darcane
The real deficiency in space savers seems to be...

The real deficiency in space savers seems to be the tire, not the wheel. I know of several people that use them as wheels for their race cars and they exceed 130mph on them. At least one car is...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 04-21-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,384
Posted By dkv
I have been setting up ignitions for better spark...

I have been setting up ignitions for better spark with the following.

MSD or MALLORY Multi Spark Digital Systems. ( I prefer Mallory Digital.)

MSD Spiral Wound Universal Plug Wire Sets.

Non...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-24-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,812
Posted By Sularus
Good results zonker! I found out my GP does much...

Good results zonker! I found out my GP does much better in the 50 - 55 region last year. Of course it makes my 50 mile trip to and from work about 10 mins longer, but oh well, at least I am saving...
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