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Success Stories
09-14-2011, 12:19 PM
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yay! 40 mpg! Chevy Aveo :)
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11,413
Posted By
paulu
I think that if you go this route you will find...
I think that if you go this route you will find that 99.9% of the answers will be its bad for the box! The techs might know how to repair but don't necessarily know how they work :confused:
The...
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Aerodynamics
07-13-2011, 08:01 PM
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189
Aero RV (custom boat tail for '95 Ford E-350 Class C motorhome)
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orbywan
Aero RV (custom boat tail for '95 Ford E-350 Class C motorhome)
About a month ago I decided to build a boat tail for my 95 E-350 Ford 25 foot turbo diesel Class C motor home. I read the aerodynamics study NASA did at Dryden Air Force base back in the late 60’s on...
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Aerodynamics
07-09-2011, 12:17 PM
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boat tail and crosswinds?
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1,770
Posted By
3-Wheeler
Hi, Regarding how a tail extension handles...
Hi,
Regarding how a tail extension handles some pretty severe side-winds, please check out...
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/honda-insight-tail-extension-project-13533.html
Jim.
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-08-2011, 07:03 PM
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4
boat tail and crosswinds?
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1,770
Posted By
Peter7307
In addition to the ascending camber line...
In addition to the ascending camber line mentioned above the extra side area given by the extension moves the CoP rearward relative to the (virtually negligible) move in the same direction of the CoG...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-08-2011, 05:30 PM
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4
boat tail and crosswinds?
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1,770
Posted By
aerohead
banana car
Directional stability has been less an issue since the late 1970s,after the work of Professor Alberto Morelli,working with Pininfarina in Italy.
He found that low,rounded front fenders,along with a...
Forum:
Success Stories
07-07-2011, 09:21 AM
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yay! 40 mpg! Chevy Aveo :)
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11,413
Posted By
99metro
Keep practicing, you'll get it. Neutral...
Keep practicing, you'll get it.
Neutral coast so that you are around 25 mph or less before applying brakes. Sometimes you can "manually" shift simply by letting off the gas while accelerating and...
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Aerodynamics
07-02-2011, 04:59 PM
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papier mache for aeromods?
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1,664
Posted By
3-Wheeler
I would shape some styrofoam inserts to fit into...
I would shape some styrofoam inserts to fit into that space.
Expanding foam in my experience is just that... expanding foam.... and it keeps expanding for about one month.... especially when...
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Off-Topic Tech
07-02-2011, 10:29 AM
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buying a scooter as a commuter ride?
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Posted By
euromodder
Scooters are great for commuting due to their...
Scooters are great for commuting due to their fuel efficiency.
With a 4 stroke you're not polluting too much.
Can't you park it inside @ work ?
It doesn't need much space, all you need is...
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Off-Topic Tech
07-02-2011, 09:42 AM
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buying a scooter as a commuter ride?
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2,482
Posted By
Ryland
Check your states laws but alot of states allow...
Check your states laws but alot of states allow scooters and mopeds to be parked on side walks and at bike racks, however you are not allowed to ride on the side walk, ever, so you need to push it...
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Aerodynamics
07-01-2011, 11:09 PM
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papier mache for aeromods?
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1,664
Posted By
kach22i
If you are just looking for a gap or opening...
If you are just looking for a gap or opening filler as a temp backer which can be pulled out after glassing, how about some large sponges form the dollar store?
Cram them in there, and pull them...
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Aerodynamics
07-01-2011, 09:58 PM
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9
papier mache for aeromods?
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1,664
Posted By
Patrick
If you use Titebond II or III it might give you...
If you use Titebond II or III it might give you some water resistance. It shouldn't catch fire if you use it on the grille since that is normally way below the ignition temperature of paper. It might...
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Aerodynamics
07-01-2011, 08:44 PM
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papier mache for aeromods?
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Posted By
user removed
I like the expanding foam isulation. Pile it on...
I like the expanding foam isulation. Pile it on and use a hot wire to shape it. If you don't want it to stick to a surface spray it with one of those anit stick sprays for cooking pans.
regards...
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Aerodynamics
07-01-2011, 10:36 AM
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4
boat tail and crosswinds?
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1,770
Posted By
Joenavy85
Ive noticed (from personal experience) the cars...
Ive noticed (from personal experience) the cars that allow less air under them tend to handle crosswinds better. I put a small "test" air dam on my Jeep and I noticed a difference in how it handled...
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EcoModding Central
07-01-2011, 12:00 AM
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EOC and non flat-towable car - any way to fix?
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1,542
Posted By
d0sitmatr
what the others have said is about spot on. ...
what the others have said is about spot on.
the only other way to accomplish this would be a pump that turns with the wheels or driveshaft, but honestly that route might take a lot more work than...
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EcoModding Central
06-30-2011, 05:55 PM
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EOC and non flat-towable car - any way to fix?
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1,542
Posted By
Joenavy85
I myself have done this, most RV Dealers will...
I myself have done this, most RV Dealers will tell you to start the engine and place the Trans in Neutral in order to tow them.
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EcoModding Central
06-30-2011, 03:18 PM
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EOC and non flat-towable car - any way to fix?
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1,542
Posted By
Phantom
Look for a RV dealer and call them tell them you...
Look for a RV dealer and call them tell them you want to flat tow a car behind an RV but the manual says that the vehicle is non flat-towable and do they have any external transmission pumps to...
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EcoModding Central
06-30-2011, 03:02 PM
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8
EOC and non flat-towable car - any way to fix?
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1,542
Posted By
hamsterpower
Swap in a manual transmission. I believe most...
Swap in a manual transmission. I believe most manuals are flat towable. At least enough to EOC.
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EcoModding Central
06-30-2011, 02:53 PM
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EOC and non flat-towable car - any way to fix?
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Posted By
TheEnemy
With an electric pump, use a relay tied to the...
With an electric pump, use a relay tied to the ignition or accessory power.
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EcoModding Central
06-30-2011, 02:38 PM
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EOC and non flat-towable car - any way to fix?
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1,542
Posted By
Daox
It will take some research and a fair amount of...
It will take some research and a fair amount of work, but it can probably be done. You need to tap into whatever passage is used to oil the transmission components and add an electric oil pump to...
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Hybrids
04-18-2011, 10:16 PM
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197
Got a new UFO*: 2000 Honda Insight 5-speed (ailing IMA hybrid battery pack)
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Posted By
MetroMPG
When is toast not toast, but just very warm bread?
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nDROPb0kKGI/TUZRTUC0J-I/AAAAAAAAADI/2mCHJzGWeZA/s320/toast.jpg
Potentially good news: the hybrid battery may not be quite as toast as I originally thought.
In January,...
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Aerodynamics
06-19-2010, 10:56 PM
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81
Honda Insight Under-body Smoothing Panels (custom belly pan / undertray)
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70,783
Posted By
3-Wheeler
Hi Otto, Yes, I have seen and used hot wires...
Hi Otto,
Yes, I have seen and used hot wires before...
However, one of my main beefs with this approach is what it does to the surface finish of the foam at the cut area.
It gets crusty/hard...
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
04-09-2010, 10:49 PM
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4
Aveo automatic transaxles and fuel economy
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3,746
Posted By
Thymeclock
Here’s an update on my A/T & city fuel economy...
Here’s an update on my A/T & city fuel economy situation on my 2009 Aveo after taking it to a Chevy dealer. They replaced my accelerator pedal assembly. They said there was a code set in the memory...
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
03-11-2010, 07:04 PM
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4
Aveo automatic transaxles and fuel economy
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3,746
Posted By
Thymeclock
Aveo automatic transaxles and fuel economy
I think I now know why Aveos with automatic transmissions get such disappointing FE in city driving.
I recently found the service manual for the four speed Aisin 81-40LE. It can be found on-line...
Forum:
Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
01-01-2010, 11:46 PM
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11
Hypermiling an automatic transmission
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12,716
Posted By
mcrews
Towing a car (implies it is not running) is...
Towing a car (implies it is not running) is completely different than coasting with the enigine ON!
Of course, you tow an automatic with the wheels up. Towing with the car off, wheels on the ground...
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EcoModding Central
12-14-2009, 01:21 PM
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120
Sticky:
How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)
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180,070
Posted By
MetroMPG
How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)
Here on EcoModder we see a lot of claims made about the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness) of specific modifications. It's an understatement to say not all claims are made equal.
Just...
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