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Forum: The Lounge 06-07-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,719
Posted By Shortie771
If... You see a dumpster lid and think "that...

If...

You see a dumpster lid and think "that could make a good aerocap without much work" and you don't even own a truck.

Quilty :D



Agreed 100%
Most Prius owners I see are driving...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-30-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,566
Posted By redneck
Boat tail - Redneck style...

Well, I couldn't stand it anymore. After seeing the results of the other boat tailed vehicles here on the site, I decided it was time to jump in the pool and join the party...:)

It may not be as...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-28-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 256,542
Posted By sheepdog 44
It truly is a work of art, it wouldn't seem out...

It truly is a work of art, it wouldn't seem out of place in a museum. It's much more impressive in person. You have stand back to really get a good perspective because of how much taper it has. Up...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-26-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 19,014
Posted By aerohead
Cd 0.13 looks very plausible

Truck's still dead so I continue crunching numbers.
*The 2,949 miles at maximum 75-mph netted an average 31.894 mpg,a 36.844% fuel economy improvement over baseline.
*Using 6.33% delta-mpg/10%...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-20-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 19,014
Posted By aerohead
some more numbers-crunching

I've had hundreds of hours to mess around on the calculator and have some new quanta.Al's gonna close in a few minutes and I'll finish next week:
*The stock T-100 is capable of 111 mph at sea level...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-14-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,830
Posted By nerdboy
Results from previous years: ...

Results from previous years:

http://www.smccrally.com/events/EconomyRun/images/imgResults2012.png

http://www.smccrally.com/events/EconomyRun/images/imgResults2011.png
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-31-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By AndrzejM
Jethro, I have a VW TD engine in my garage....

Jethro,

I have a VW TD engine in my garage. It's 1.6 TD 70HP with fully mechanical pump. I have IC lying around somewhere too. I can give all of that as a tribute to your 100 MPG goal for this...
Forum: Success Stories 03-15-2013, 01:24 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 20,622
Posted By NachtRitter
If you're getting FE that good in that weather,...

If you're getting FE that good in that weather, then I have no doubt you'll get above Helga once the weather gets nice! Unfortunately ( :) ) I have another ~700 miles before I will need to fill up...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By MetroMPG
Way to put it out there in public, Mister Bodine....

Way to put it out there in public, Mister Bodine.

I'm in, too, with the UFO (Insight). Maybe not for a full tank - it'll take me all summer to burn that much fuel.

But I'm definitely in for...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Go for it, Jethro! I'm personally striving to...

Go for it, Jethro! I'm personally striving to achieve 1/2 that mark this summer (50 mpg).
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By turbovr41991
I too have been revitalized with the warmer...

I too have been revitalized with the warmer weather. I had my best trip the other day at 75.57 mpg on my normal route where my personal best was still in the 60's!

I have been testing out a tuned...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By Varn
I have some engine work planned this spring on my...

I have some engine work planned this spring on my VW. Am hoping for 2oz/mile. I am going to steepen the rear foil on it.

Still running my snow tires. They should still be good for this summer.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-10-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By sheepdog 44
I'm in, this summer i hope to do a 75-80mpg tank.

I'm in, this summer i hope to do a 75-80mpg tank.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-09-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By Jyden
81 mpg is very impressive. I wish you luck with...

81 mpg is very impressive. I wish you luck with the new goal, but it's gonna take almost every trick in the book to get the 100 mgp constenly.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-09-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By myrefugeisintheLord
I'll be in it with you Jethro! :D I do already...

I'll be in it with you Jethro! :D I do already have a 100 MPG tank goal with the CRX, but I wasn't expecting to get it on my first year/Summer. However, what's the hurt in trying REALLY hard to make...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-09-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,177
Posted By brucepick
Go, friend! Like Jyden, I think a 100 mpg tank...

Go, friend!
Like Jyden, I think a 100 mpg tank is a tall order. But definitely a good goal.

Do you already have LRR tires? Are you coming up on replacement time? If so, go for the best you can...
Forum: Success Stories 03-07-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 20,622
Posted By AndrzejM
Cam belts on older VW Diesel engines should be...

Cam belts on older VW Diesel engines should be replaced with tensioner and idler after 60000km (37000miles), some say fter 70 or even 80 thousands. And you have to be careful with bump starts so...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-05-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 256,542
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I've been working on the the inside and the back...

I've been working on the the inside and the back surface, and things are smoother than before (except the underside):
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-26-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,790
Posted By 320touring
A Productive day!

Well, the old girl got some pampering today, after a short run this morning;

Arriving at the unit for service
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa421/ikilminster/IMAG0606.jpg

Did an oil/...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-22-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,790
Posted By 320touring
The adventure so far..

Ok, so new car- never even driven it before..

Monday morning- commute to work. All good, slow moving traffic, but nothing major..

Arrived at work and had to do a wee dance in the car as she'd...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-20-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,790
Posted By 320touring
Wish I'd placed a bet on you being the first...

Wish I'd placed a bet on you being the first person to post:thumbup:

She's just been fuelled up, and tyres set to 42psi.

Currently the 328i LPG gets the cost equivalent of 45 imp MPG, this car...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-14-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,266
Posted By slowmover
That's because my coffee thermos rolled back into...

That's because my coffee thermos rolled back into the sleeper. Again. And the danged fuel pressure sensor was setting a code. Again. Needs two minutes of engine off to "re-set". After I had my coffee...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 12-23-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,077
Posted By MetroMPG
Woohoo! Nice work Jethro! It is a little...

Woohoo! Nice work Jethro!

It is a little disappointing when someone gets "punished" by unusual circumstances on one of the laps, if it takes away from the impact of your demonstration/coaching.
...
Forum: The Lounge 11-16-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,283
Posted By Frank Lee
LiveLeak.com - Undefeated - The Toughest Bridge...

LiveLeak.com - Undefeated - The Toughest Bridge in the World (http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3c0_1351184890)

It's so hard to pick a favorite... is it the one where the second, identical hay truck...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 10-30-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 105,655
Posted By MetroMPG
Good news: multiple teams, please test. Bad news...

The good news:

Since this is the most active team, I'm posting here:

The ability to join multiple teams is now live. Please have a look & try it out (even if just to test it to see that it...
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