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Forum: The Lounge

04-18-2012, 02:29 AM

Replies: 10

The buses... They're watching...

Views: 2,140

Posted By Piwoslaw

It all started as an innocent game, which got out...

It all started as an innocent game, which got out of control:
http://www.worleygig.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Pink-Handcuffs.gif
:p

Seriously: It starts with ways to increase our safety by...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

04-03-2012, 09:10 AM

Replies: 86

Going up steep hills- downshift or floor it?

Views: 25,687

Posted By user removed

In a throttled IC engine a higher gear and lower...

In a throttled IC engine a higher gear and lower RPM-higher load will give you better mileage at steady speeds.
To better understand load, think of driving with the throttle locked in a position,...

Forum: Aerodynamics

03-29-2012, 09:49 AM

Replies: 8

A failed modification (partial rear undertray)

Views: 3,205

Posted By Sven7

On wagons and fastbacks a diffuser at the wrong...

On wagons and fastbacks a diffuser at the wrong angle can increase drag. Assuming your car is about 0.3 Cd it is possible that a badly engineered diffuser could take away those 2mpg.
...

Forum: EcoModding Central

03-20-2012, 03:00 AM

Replies: 389

VW Lupo 3L --> 2L

Views: 215,134

Posted By Vekke

Its illegal to make kammback any further than the...

Its illegal to make kammback any further than the body. Also its illegal to put any such things on your car which in newer than 1997. So any parts you put there are basicly illegal. In most cases...

Forum: Aerodynamics

12-02-2011, 03:12 PM

Replies: 81

Flow Illustrator Stand Alone Version (Windows Only)

Views: 20,763

Posted By ChazInMT

Flow Illustrator Stand Alone Version (Windows Only)

The new Stand alone windows version of Flow Illustrator is now available.

I have been messing with it for about an hour, here's what I know so far.

It is Windows only....Please don't go making...

Forum: EcoModding Central

05-07-2011, 01:41 PM

Replies: 70

Mods for 90's Citroen Break (STW for folks in US))

Views: 11,944

Posted By Piwoslaw

67mpg? That is insane! Have you tried making...

67mpg? That is insane!

Have you tried making the airdam lower only on the sides, in front of the tires? I believe this is the new trend in OEM airdams. The lack of the middle part reduces frontal...

Forum: EcoModding Central

04-25-2011, 03:31 PM

Replies: 70

Mods for 90's Citroen Break (STW for folks in US))

Views: 11,944

Posted By cleanspeed1

Ok, so it's a Lucas CAV ( rotary ) pump, similiar...

Ok, so it's a Lucas CAV ( rotary ) pump, similiar to the one used on the early Cummins 5.9. It may be a pain in the butt to get to the screws, but there is gold in changing the settings. Add more...

Forum: Saving@Home

07-29-2008, 07:01 PM

Replies: 22

Using a stationary bike to make electricity

Views: 39,994

Posted By Gregte

I ride a stationary bike whenever weather won't...

I ride a stationary bike whenever weather won't allow me to ride the real deal. I thought of configuring the bike to generate power to watch TV while pedaling. So I did math and finally concluded...

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