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Forum: Success Stories 08-17-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 32,557
Posted By SwamiSalami
112 miles per gallon. Are we talking...

112 miles per gallon.

Are we talking imperial gallons, er? I'm having a hard time with this, respectfully.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 08-15-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,266
Posted By SwamiSalami
I drove one in Orlando about 6 months ago at a...

I drove one in Orlando about 6 months ago at a similar demonstration. Not that great.

The "test drive" also is seriously lacking. I think I got to drive the Leaf about half a mile before it was...
Forum: Success Stories 08-11-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,961
Posted By Sovereign
That sounds about like me when I moved to Boston....

That sounds about like me when I moved to Boston. I managed 25MPG at 65 with the A/C on.
Forum: Success Stories 08-11-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,961
Posted By MetroMPG
I've had a limited amount of time behind the...

I've had a limited amount of time behind the wheel of a Highlander Hybrid, heading to a sailing adventure 2 summers back:

http://ecomodder.com/imgs/mist2009-highlander.jpg
...
Forum: Success Stories 08-07-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,961
Posted By SwamiSalami
How fast were you driving?

How fast were you driving?
Forum: The Lounge 08-07-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,577
Posted By California98Civic
On another thread: Here is that book:...

On another thread:



Here is that book: Cooking great meals with your car engine. The heat is on. | Wise Bread (http://www.wisebread.com/cooking-great-meals-with-your-car-engine-the-heat-is-on)....
Forum: The Lounge 08-04-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,577
Posted By SwamiSalami
The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in...

The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History

I'm on chapter 4 currently and I've got to tell you, this is a great book. It's incredibly easy to read and very interesting.
Forum: Hybrids 07-18-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,653
Posted By SwamiSalami
Volt

Today, I saw a Chevrolet Volt in person for the first time. It was pretty impressive visually.

Theoretically, this is the both of both worlds. An ev mode that basically transcends gas woes of...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-17-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,566
Posted By California98Civic
Oh! Apparently one trim level of the 2010 Malibu...

Oh! Apparently one trim level of the 2010 Malibu (the highest level it seems) does have "climate control" instead of just AC: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Sedan 2.4L 4-cyl. 6-speed Automatic Features...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-17-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,566
Posted By SwamiSalami
I never said anything about the car being turned...

I never said anything about the car being turned off.
Forum: The Lounge 07-16-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,577
Posted By California98Civic
The prop builder's molding & casting handbook. by...

The prop builder's molding & casting handbook. by Thurston James - Betterway Publications (1989) - Paperback - 236 pages - ISBN 1558701281
Forum: The Lounge 07-16-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,577
Posted By gone-ot
+1, maybe we need a dedicated LIBRARY thread into...

+1, maybe we need a dedicated LIBRARY thread into which 'recommended' books can be listed!?!?
Forum: The Lounge 07-16-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,577
Posted By SwamiSalami
Books for ecomodders and hypermilers

Hey guys,

I thought it might be cool to begin a thread devoted to books relevant to interests similar to that of our own.

I'll start:

Tom Vanderbuilt's "Traffic: Why we Drive The Way We Do"...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,566
Posted By Thymeclock
Ohh, now that's another story. But a Chevy can...

Ohh, now that's another story. But a Chevy can last a long time - especially if you are lucky and don't drive it much...:cool:
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,566
Posted By SwamiSalami
Even just after a couple of years?

Even just after a couple of years?
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,566
Posted By Thymeclock
There might be other explanations. Generally, the...

There might be other explanations. Generally, the newer the vehicle, the tighter the weatherstrip seals are.



Simple: Trade your Jetta in for a new Chevy Malibu. Then you'll be happier.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,566
Posted By SwamiSalami
oh, I forgot to add... The jetta is dark...

oh, I forgot to add...

The jetta is dark grey, while the malibu is bright white. I'm sure this makes some kind of difference as well.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,566
Posted By SwamiSalami
Minimizing A/C use

I have had a rental car for the last two days. 2010 Chevy Malibu.

At first, I hated the idea of driving this car. Compared to our 2008 Jetta, I just knew that this car was going to be crap.
...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-14-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,426
Posted By SwamiSalami
they're mandatory in a lot of places.

they're mandatory in a lot of places.
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,426
Posted By SwamiSalami
p.s. UFO, you have a beetle! I'm telling you,...

p.s. UFO, you have a beetle! I'm telling you, this is worth your time. It took me 10 minutes.
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,426
Posted By SwamiSalami
I sure don't. I know what you're saying, though....

I sure don't. I know what you're saying, though. very hard to measure indeed. I'm not going to rack my brain trying to figure it out so specifically.

All that I know is that with my kammback...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,426
Posted By SwamiSalami
According to research I've done this mod is good...

According to research I've done this mod is good for around 1-1.5% improvement.

Here's the link: HowStuffWorks "How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,426
Posted By SwamiSalami
TDI NB Disabling Daytime Running Lights

I found a great diy step-by-step online showing how to disable DRLs.

Here: Disabling Daily Runing Lights (DRL's) - How-To - NewBeetle.org Forums...
Forum: Success Stories 04-25-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,288
Posted By SwamiSalami
I agree with you, there are a lot of variables at...

I agree with you, there are a lot of variables at play here. However, I wholeheartedly achieved 55.4 miles per gallon with my kammback. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

It, of course, does make...
Forum: Success Stories 04-25-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,288
Posted By SwamiSalami
I'm a little confused. I thought the goal was to...

I'm a little confused. I thought the goal was to reach a high rate of efficiency?
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