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Forum: The Lounge 12-10-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2,496
Views: 570,203
Posted By Shortie771
YKYAEM if: When you scrape the mound of snow off...

YKYAEM if: When you scrape the mound of snow off of your hood/ windshield, you leave enough for it to work as a windshield wiper cover :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-28-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 90,576
Posted By twinair
Here are two pictures of the Renault Vesta 2...

Here are two pictures of the Renault Vesta 2 which apparently managed to consume only 1.94 l/100 km (121 mpg) from Bordeaux to Paris at an average speed of 100.9 km/h (1987):...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-28-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 90,576
Posted By Otto
Lowering the rear end is probably the worst thing...

Lowering the rear end is probably the worst thing you could do: It just makes the underbody a trap for air, acting essentially like a boogie board that kids use to skim along the shallow water at...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-28-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 90,576
Posted By Superfuelgero
I've seen positive results on the vx by lowering...

I've seen positive results on the vx by lowering the front only (2"). Unfortunately its difficult to do ABA with the time and alignment, so I won't post numbers. It is significant though, and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-28-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4,276
Views: 1,421,065
Posted By kach22i
As a fan of the Porsche 911, I find this bit of...

As a fan of the Porsche 911, I find this bit of history most interesting - a pre-911 study to start with. The aero-nuts in the forum should find the roof line most interesting. The captions to the...
Forum: The Lounge 09-24-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,486
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Methane is the main component of CNG. If you...

Methane is the main component of CNG. If you wouldn't compress it, could still use as a vehicle fuel but the range would be quite limited. Have you never seen pictures of cars running on gaseous...
Forum: The Lounge 09-13-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 186,287
Posted By Arragonis
None of those depend on "climate change being...

None of those depend on "climate change being addressed".

We could address all of those (and much more) and use less resources through development and increasing wealth.

Is it really moral to...
Forum: The Lounge 09-02-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 186,287
Posted By freebeard
Do they have an 'L' painted on their boat? ...

Do they have an 'L' painted on their boat?

The sailboat interferes with the water as much as it does the air. But if they sail in circles it will all cancel out. Prolly as valid as anything....
Forum: The Lounge 08-23-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,486
Posted By Frank Lee
Ironic; was just having a related discussion:...

Ironic; was just having a related discussion: Serf drives 60 miles one way to stupid job that pays $12/hr in a SUV/PU that gets 15mpg. 120 miles/day @ 15 mpg = 8 gallons/day, x $3.50/g = $28/day...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-19-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 57,986
Posted By ERTW
thank you for the pic! Visually, it looks more...

thank you for the pic! Visually, it looks more like 30*...

The tapered kamm on the cab is from Morelli's most recent work. It works :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-15-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 80,269
Posted By nathan01xl
with my tonneau and tire spats installed i have...

with my tonneau and tire spats installed i have seen an approximate increase of 2-3 mpgs at highway speeds
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-08-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 80,269
Posted By nathan01xl
though a partial tonneau may be slightly better...

though a partial tonneau may be slightly better for economy the usefulness of a real one more than makes up for any loss in aerodynamics.

i really like the ultragauge, it is teaching me things...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-05-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 73,660
Posted By RobertISaar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraethyllead ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraethyllead



1/1260 = .079% if i'm doing my math right.
Forum: Success Stories 06-27-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 53,712
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Double kilotank: 2,009.6 mi on one 35 gal tank ('07 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab)

I filled up this morning and this tank was far far my best ever. A double kilotank--over 2,000 miles on one tank of fuel (2,009.6 to be exact):...
Forum: Introductions 06-24-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,298
Posted By California98Civic
Your tire pressure, I'm told, should not change...

Your tire pressure, I'm told, should not change revs per mile THAT much (steel belts will only stretch ever so little). If you have a GPS unit, use it to calibrate your odometer distance versus GPS...
Forum: Introductions 06-24-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,298
Posted By California98Civic
Hi. Have you taken into account how oversized...

Hi. Have you taken into account how oversized wheels/tires will affect your odometer and speed? Depending on how much bigger a 5-10% undercount in the distance your odometer records could result....
Forum: Introductions 06-24-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,298
Posted By laserwizard
Another update - nearly 1k on the new tires and...

Another update - nearly 1k on the new tires and the start of the serious attention to inexpensive mods to increase fuel economy.

Before this period, with 6k traveled, the car was averaging...
Forum: Success Stories 06-21-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,506
Posted By kir_kenix
intake air temp mod

Well I finally decided to go ahead and complete the WAI mod that some have praised on this site. In my 1997 s10 I have been tracking my intake temp while driving on the highway, and in traffic for...
Forum: Introductions 05-30-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,298
Posted By user removed
Same state (Va), same technique, same vehicle...

Same state (Va), same technique, same vehicle manufacturer, 2011 Fiesta.
Took a ride down to the outer banks last Sunday to visit with the kids and grandkids. Reset factory MPG gauge before I...
Forum: Introductions 05-29-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,298
Posted By laserwizard
Weekend Report

I took the opportunity of great weather (70F and sunny) to polish and to wax my car - exterior is slick as can be now. Bumped up tire pressures a bit to about 44 psi and then set out to visit my...
Forum: Introductions 05-18-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,298
Posted By mikeyjd
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/experime...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/experiment-coast-down-distances-rolling-resistance-various-tire-2721.html
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-15-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 143,359
Posted By 2000mc
Wouldn't be surprised if it actually helps some. ...

Wouldn't be surprised if it actually helps some.
I've wondered if the center 2' of mine helped, but the 6" on either end erased everything good. Radioranger - I'm still thinking about a lip spoiler...
Forum: Introductions 05-15-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,298
Posted By laserwizard
I've done what I want to do right now - I have...

I've done what I want to do right now - I have been using scangauge for years and have altered my driving style so that now I just wanted to tweak the car to remove easy to fix drag issues. I will...
Forum: Introductions 05-15-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,298
Posted By laserwizard
Update

Over the past week I have worked on streamlining the front of my 1997 Escort.

First, I used foam and filled in the places where most cars have their fog lights (my car doesn't have them) and then...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-12-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,900
Posted By ChazInMT
http://oi42.tinypic.com/nlu4qq.jpg ...

http://oi42.tinypic.com/nlu4qq.jpg




Boom, w/ template to look at.
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