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Forum: Alternative Transportation 03-22-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 21,862
Posted By Sven7
Sorry I haven't updated in a while. Nothing has...

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. Nothing has really happened; I was working on the frame blueprint but ran into an issue between the handlebar pivot (shortened head tube) and the seat bracket....
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-19-2015, 03:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,656
Posted By War_Wagon
The smaller rental companies are more likely to...

The smaller rental companies are more likely to work with you. We had a Practicar franchise (Rent A Wreck), and the rules for what we could rent were a lot looser than with the big companies. My...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-18-2015, 01:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,656
Posted By War_Wagon
The big rental companies basically have whatever...

The big rental companies basically have whatever fits the size category sitting around. A small car here will probably be a Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, or whatever the smallest Dodge is these days....
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,333
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
My parents' have a 1997 Odyssey and it heats up...

My parents' have a 1997 Odyssey and it heats up quickly in cold weather. You need a new OEM thermostat.

The underside of these vans is really rough. Limiting airflow under the van should help.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By OG VX
Hey, Sorry I didn't answer that one. I do...

Hey,
Sorry I didn't answer that one. I do not get glare from the side mirrors, but do get some glare from the larger (center) rear view mirror.

All in all, they work out great, though...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-04-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 61,653
Posted By War_Wagon
Looking good! If you want to get rid of the rust...

Looking good! If you want to get rid of the rust color around the rust bubbles without actually popping them, you can try toothpaste or gritty hand cleaner on a Q-Tip. Work around the edge of the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-13-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 53,680
Posted By MetroMPG
Mr Doax: I'll take a dozen of these wheel...

Mr Doax:

I'll take a dozen of these wheel skirt / wheel arch lip attachment doohickeys in plastic, please:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1000&stc=1&d=1214175313
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-14-2014, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,652
Posted By accord_minded
Summary of the basic aeromods: 1) Mirror Delete

So, I'm back from a trip and am posting up a few photos of the aeromods that I installed for my A-B-A test. As MetroMPG notes, there are really only 4 aeromods here...the fifth mod was increasing...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-30-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 49,240
Posted By aerohead
cloudy:3M Finesse

In the past,3M made a mico-fine paint polishing compound which was perfect for cutting the oxidation from headlight lenses.
They now make a product called 'Finesse' (I believe) which replaces the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-29-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 49,240
Posted By user removed
The headlights have a clear coating on them,...

The headlights have a clear coating on them, which can be polished off and even resprayed. Try a good cleaner wax and if that doesn't give you quick results you could go with superfine sandpaper,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-28-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 49,240
Posted By California98Civic
Daox and darcane recently discussed this. Here is...

Daox and darcane recently discussed this. Here is one of the best posts in that exchange: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/2002-honda-civic-lx-auto-repair-modding-29210-13.html#post439540
Forum: Introductions 08-07-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,333
Posted By JohnAh
CitroX, your car looks really great! 4.5 L100 is...

CitroX, your car looks really great! 4.5 L100 is definitely a nice figure! How is your driving style? Do you follow the traffic stream and speed? Do you plan your driving for DWB (driving without...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-31-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 521,931
Posted By Insight for life
One of these cars is an engineering wonder, One...

One of these cars is an engineering wonder, One weighs less than 1900lb, one of these cars cost lest than $20k new, one of them is almost 15 years old, yet still the most fuel efficient production...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 75,866
Posted By Weather Spotter
thanks for the advice :) I do want a wife...

thanks for the advice :)

I do want a wife who shares common values in core areas but that has skills where i am lacking and has areas i can fill with my skills. true opposites cannot attract,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-20-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,501
Posted By MetroMPG
You can thank Mitsubishi Canada. They loaned it...

You can thank Mitsubishi Canada. They loaned it to me for 2 weeks because of MirageForum.com (http://mirageforum.com)

Thank you for pointing that out! That was my mistake copying the metric...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-09-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,501
Posted By MetroMPG
2014 Mirage aeromods A-B test: grille block, mini-Kammback, air dam, mirrors, 1 wiper

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15165&stc=1&d=1402343053

To get ready for the 2014 SMCC Economy Run event in Montreal...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-15-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,924
Posted By user removed
It's coming along fairly well. I changed the...

It's coming along fairly well. I changed the engine to a 2011 CBR250r. This gave me another 18 inches of space for the seats. I was going to change the steering system but that just would not give...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-29-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 26,780
Posted By MetroMPG
AeroSprite! Aero & mechanically modified Austin Healey Sprite: consistent 65 MPG US

EcoModder has a longstanding (2011) member, xpedro01, who hasn't posted yet, but who has done (and is still doing) some really interesting things.

Things like this:
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-23-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,019
Posted By niky
What's the point in buying something that isn't...

What's the point in buying something that isn't an armor-plated Chevrolet Suburban?

The level of risk here is what's in question.

A "significantly greater risk", in this case, means your...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-04-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,924
Posted By Beau
I think it would be a really good idea to start...

I think it would be a really good idea to start and put all of this in a separate thread, leaving this thread only for its original intent.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-11-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,924
Posted By Kenny
WOOPS! I responded to the RWS issue before...

WOOPS! I responded to the RWS issue before reading. My error and I sincerely apologize OM. I'll be more careful not litter this informative thread.

-kenny-
Forum: The Lounge 09-05-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,966
Posted By order99
You know you might be an Ecomodder if...you are...

You know you might be an Ecomodder if...you are riding home on your bicycle with 13 ears of corn. Period. :turtle:
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-25-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,924
Posted By user removed
Slow progress but progress (DIY two seater tadpole trike, 9hp Honda diesel)

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13308&d=1372194027

Here are some photos of my ongoing project two seater tadpole trike, considered a motorcycle in Virginia. The engine is a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-30-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,465
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: Events & Meet-ups 04-06-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,977
Posted By myrefugeisintheLord
Looking doesn't kill the budget. ;) And food...

Looking doesn't kill the budget. ;) And food wise, if the budget it tight, then bringing food can solve that one. :thumbup:
But I'm low maintenance, so that sort of thing is just as good, if not...
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