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Forum: Hybrids 10-23-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,517
Posted By tugboat
Your Insight looks like its in really good shape!...

Your Insight looks like its in really good shape! Nice catch!
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,635
Posted By CapriRacer
First - since you responded so quickly, I know...

First - since you responded so quickly, I know you didn't read the links I posted. You need to do so, because they explain a lot.

Second, a 175/70R113 is LARGER in terms of load carrying capacity...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,635
Posted By oil pan 4
I am not a believer when it comes to tiny tires...

I am not a believer when it comes to tiny tires for MPG. I can not find any one that lost MPG by going with a slightly taller tire (less revs per mile).
Wider tires offer less rolling resistance...
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 09-22-2011, 11:16 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 139,108
Posted By dcb
Update, we had a snafu with the supply of the...

Update, we had a snafu with the supply of the previous connectors, and they were a royal pain in the behind besides (lots of shorting out in the field).

So to make things simple, and get the units...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-16-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,125
Posted By Sven7
The side-rear, underbody and tire shots work now!...

The side-rear, underbody and tire shots work now! Hmm. I'd recommend keeping the mud flaps on. They could help you build a rear fairing and help a wheel skirt clear the tire in plan view (that was a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,125
Posted By Sven7
Yeah, E90 is the code for the generation,...

Yeah, E90 is the code for the generation, including sedans, wagons etc. I know my Corollas up to the AE86 and then... well, FWD happened. lol

That CL ad is amazing. Any car with Audrey Hepburn on...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2011, 07:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,125
Posted By 3dplane
What Sven7 meant is engine off coasting with an...

What Sven7 meant is engine off coasting with an automatic transmission is usually not a good practice. The pump in the transmission is not turning with the engine off so bushings,bearings,hydraulics...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-14-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,125
Posted By Sven7
Before proceeding I think we need a pic of your...

Before proceeding I think we need a pic of your E90. I do like that bodystyle!

It is fun to try to plan your fuel consumption and coast around... almost as fun as hitting apexes haha. It's too bad...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-13-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,514
Posted By euromodder
I've had that dilemma as well, but it's been a...

I've had that dilemma as well, but it's been a non-issue.

I used to run tires that would be fine for something with twice or more the HP - Michelin's Pilot series, Conti SportContact3 - for the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-13-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,125
Posted By euromodder
When you need power - as when accelerating - it's...

When you need power - as when accelerating - it's good to make that power as efficiently as the engine will let you.
Strangely enough, you don't get that by feathering the throttle, but by...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-13-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,967
Posted By gone-ot
A(sq.ft) = 0.84 × (Height" ×...

A(sq.ft) = 0.84 × (Height" × Width")/(144-sq.in/sq.ft)

A = 0.84×(49.6"×65.6")/144 = 18.98(sq.ft)

CdA = A×Cd ...and its Cd is about 0.35-0.40
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-13-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,125
Posted By jakobnev
Just a couple things i thought of while reading...

Just a couple things i thought of while reading your post:

1. Feathering the throttle is a typical rookie mistake, it's the brake pedal you need to learn to avoid. (There are threads about how to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-13-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,125
Posted By oil pan 4
I use to have that problem too. You could...

I use to have that problem too.

You could also try running taller tires. I think pretty much every one who has tried it saw good results.
Forum: Introductions 09-12-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By SentraSE-R
All you need to hook up an mpguino...

All you need to hook up an mpguino (http://opengauge.org/mpguino/) is a fuel injected car with a vehicle speed sensor, meaning most 1987 and newer autos. It'll be much easier to get a 1996 or newer...
Forum: Introductions 09-12-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By CigaR007
WElcome and be sure to keep us posted on your...

WElcome and be sure to keep us posted on your project ! ;)
Forum: Introductions 09-12-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Arragonis
Start here: MPGuino - EcoModder...

Start here:

MPGuino - EcoModder (http://ecomodder.com/wiki/index.php/MPGuino)

And welcome.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-21-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 60,939
Posted By CigaR007
Comparison between the previous lower grille...

Comparison between the previous lower grille block and the new design.


http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3449/grilleblock2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/34/grilleblock2.jpg/)
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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-09-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 156,794
Posted By KamperBob
BZP, you have a lot of sticks in the fire:...

BZP, you have a lot of sticks in the fire: ducktail + half tonneau, curved aero lid, not to mention other body mods. :thumbup:

In the pic above was the tailgate up or down? The way it's buckled...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-17-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 70,759
Posted By 3-Wheeler
Honda Insight Under-body Smoothing Panels (custom belly pan / undertray)

After purchasing a used 2000 Honda Insight, several things came to mind when attempting to change the oil:

1) Before the oil could be drained, several panels had to come off.
2) The existing...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-22-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 129,072
Posted By aerohead
mating

Now that the spring rains have hit,the flying insects are attempting to mate with it!
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-01-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 56,014
Posted By NachtRitter
Converting Cali Civic VX to Fed (lean burn) VX

Those of you familiar with the Honda Civic VX know that it is a special 5th Generation Honda Civic (link: Honda Civic (fifth generation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 01-28-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 139,108
Posted By dcb
Official MPGuino preassembled now available

http://opengauge.org/mpguino/
(http://opengauge.org/mpguino/)

Now there is an easy way to support opengauge.org :)

Please have a look, and thank you for your support.


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