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Forum: Success Stories 08-22-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,949
Posted By Vekke
Under two liters for the first time (That's 121.07 mpg US @ 54 mph avg. speed)

Yesterday was the day when I broke the mysterious two liter fuel consumption barrier. Fillup result showed 1.94 l/100km @ 86.9 km/h average speed. That is 121.07 mpg (US) at 54 MPH avg speed. Fuel...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-22-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 225,469
Posted By Vekke
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/969523_708628512484370_1076133192_n.jpg

Under two liters for the first time. Result was 1.94 l/100km at 86.9 km/h avg speed that is 121.07...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-30-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 225,469
Posted By Vekke
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/536202_634133123267243_1662643955_n.jpg

Summer is coming and I am hopeful that next week I will be able to make first tuft tests to my roof...
Forum: The Lounge 10-10-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,556
Posted By Christ
We're people, people.

I talk to just about everyone I meet. Some are receptive, some are [not].

I don't always talk about political topics, or religious topics, sometimes it's just a "how ya doin" and a nod......
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-02-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,825
Posted By MetroMPG
Tuft testing video: Honda Insight (2000) front wheel well design

http://forkenswift.com/album/24-shopped-profile-grass-med.jpg

I've always been intrigued by the effort Honda put into the bodywork around the front wheel well of the 1st generation Honda Insight....
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 06-30-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By RobbMeeX
Thumbs up Ever seen an engine rebuilt? (in less than 2 minutes)

Stop motion engine rebuild (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daVDrGsaDME&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

:thumbup:
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-26-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,315
Posted By user removed
Being retired I have plenty time. If you have the...

Being retired I have plenty time. If you have the opportunity to turn your time saved into income then time becomes a factor. Most people employed earn a wage for the hours worked. After all of the...
Forum: Success Stories 05-27-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,977
Posted By Vekke
Got 2.25 L/100 km 104.36 mpg (US) at 80 km/h avg speed

Did some quick test run to see the cars current performance with latest mods on.

Results 2.25 l/100km at about 80 km/h avg speed. Did no drafting on this short tank. Now the car starts to have all...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-27-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,575
Posted By aerohead
A2 and ................

Thanks Vekke! For those of us without full-scale wind tunnels,these hard-science glimpses of real world testing really add to our portfolio and help substantiate or repute claims offered by others....
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-27-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,575
Posted By Vekke
http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/lowcarbonve...

http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/lowcarbonvehicles/Documents/Aerodynamic%20Challenge%20Event%20Documents/Session%204%20-%201%20-%20Hussain%20Ali%20-%20Drag%20Reduction%20on%20a%20Production%20Ve...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-12-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,198
Posted By MetroMPG
VW quantifies MPG gain of 4- to 2-cylinder deactivation at 31 mph = +16 mpg

For those of you (and there have been a few) who have dreamed of and/or actually tried your hand at DIY cylinder deactivation (mechanically), VW has provided data on the fuel economy improvement...
Forum: Hybrids 03-08-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,557
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Toyota FT-Bh light weight aerodynamic hybrid

Toyota is showing a new FT-Bh concept car at Geneva -- under 1,800 pounds, Cd of 0.235, and 112MPG all sound great!

Minimalist Toyota FT-Bh Concept boasts 112 miles per gallon...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-27-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,942
Posted By Sven7
Diagram: How to Ecomod Your Car

I can't remember who suggested we should have a visual but here it is.

Feel free to edit it with actual text or something. My writing looks pretty messy.

Also feel free to save it or repost...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-11-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 225,469
Posted By Vekke
Here is the tuft testing final setup at the...

Here is the tuft testing final setup at the moment. Tufts at the side of the kammback are little bit turbulent with this last roof angle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md_Zl9tEk08

Also tried...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-28-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 124,593
Posted By Piwoslaw
Thanks, but I forgot to mention that I bought the...

Thanks, but I forgot to mention that I bought the Elf 0w30 about 2-3 weeks ago. I hope to get the oil change done next month. But I'll try the Aral next year if I'm not impressed with the Elf.

As...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-27-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 124,593
Posted By Piwoslaw
I installed a new winter block for the upper...

I installed a new winter block for the upper grille. Last winter's block (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/piwoslaws-peugeot-307sw-modding-thread-9040-12.html#post208879) spanned the whole...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-26-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,076
Posted By Daox
Project pretty prius grill block

I've been wanting an upper grill block for the Prius for quite some time now. Especially now with the PHEV kit and a short commute my engine doesn't even get up to temperature on the way to work and...
Forum: Introductions 10-18-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,608
Posted By Sykomor
It's not a competition, is it? :)

It's not a competition, is it? :)
Forum: The Lounge 10-09-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,866
Posted By jamesqf
I wouldn't say that. Some of the ones I rode on...

I wouldn't say that. Some of the ones I rode on (I was biking, not driving, though) were kinda fun, like the one up Slieve League. Nothing like a 2000 foot drop with no guardrails to keep your...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-03-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,970
Posted By Vekke
Consept MU+E (mute)

Today I found this kind of consept:
MUTE - TUM ELECTRIC MOBILITY: Home (http://www.mute-automobile.de/en/home.html)

I did not find any detail on Cd-value?
Forum: The Lounge 10-03-2011, 05:44 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 38,953
Posted By Arragonis
The Images Thread

Shamelessly pinched idea from other site(s).

The idea is to post an image - nothing else, only one per post and one per person per day.

The image can be anything car, FE, or mod related - your...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-08-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 56,484
Posted By Sven7
Linner Strømlinet Vogn (Now with 3D model!)

Here goes. I've been drawing streamlined cars in my sketchbook for over six months now and it's time to make something of it. My plan here is to make a production possible four seat automobile that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-03-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,182
Posted By autogyro
Simple Reduction of Drag due to the Wheels of Road Vehicles : Regert

This link is apparantly a poster session, mostly graphics. The fun part is on pp. 17-20, wherein he suggests one might benefit from different wheel coverings front and rear....
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-19-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 64,594
Posted By CigaR007
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/5808/sideviewr....

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/5808/sideviewr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/sideviewr.jpg/)


http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/3777/front1q.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-27-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,188
Posted By wildthings
Images

Here are some current pics as it is being removed from hibernation!
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