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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-01-2023, 11:36 AM
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Posted By redpoint5
They blew it up just to be safe, right? EOD...

They blew it up just to be safe, right? EOD always blows things up.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-17-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 808
Posted By hayden55
Go for the highest load you can get with staying...

Go for the highest load you can get with staying in closed loop so it doesn't go into enrichment. Typically try to target 2100 as your mid point in rpms. Between those rpms and high load it should...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,456
Posted By EcoCivic
I finally got my solar panel and charge...

I finally got my solar panel and charge controller and wired it up temporarily to test everything and it seems to be working great. As soon as I have time, I will be mounting the panel and charge...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-10-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,456
Posted By EcoCivic
Great info, thanks! With everything turned on, my...

Great info, thanks! With everything turned on, my car's power consumption is around 65 amps and 250 watts is only around 18 amps at 14 volts, so that definitely wouldn't be nearly enough to entirely...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-09-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,456
Posted By EcoCivic
Solar panel battery charging experiment

Hello fellow hypermilers, I have decided to do an experiment with my K24A2 swapped 04 Civic to see how well I can charge my Odyssey AGM battery just using a practical solar panel setup without any...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-26-2023, 01:47 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,280
Posted By Xist
I wish that the channels that I follow put this...

I wish that the channels that I follow put this much effort into aeromods! :)

Did I share a new British channel where they did some kind of a fuel economy contest?

One guy had something like a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-22-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,280
Posted By freebeard
I was going to suggest exactly that, but I'm a...

I was going to suggest exactly that, but I'm a little sensitive about having to comment on every post.

:thumbup: I think you're on track.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,280
Posted By freebeard
The added drag would be trivial.

The added drag would be trivial.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,280
Posted By freebeard
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_feeler...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_feeler (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_feeler)
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-14-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 41,280
Posted By Andyinchville1
Yes, This kind of mirror is great for rearward /...

Yes, This kind of mirror is great for rearward / side visability.

Only thing that I wished was that somehow you can "dim" them for night use like stock mirrors ....

I kinda crudely made mine...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-11-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 863
Views: 84,848
Posted By Phase
Here’s a video waking around of the diffuser ...

Here’s a video waking around of the diffuser

https://youtu.be/VtyF6ZU-9hw
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-26-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 863
Views: 84,848
Posted By Phase
Update during interstate trip with no mirrors and...

Update during interstate trip with no mirrors and wheel spats

87 degrees outside- driving into 3mph headwind according to weather app

Average speed fluctuating between 70-75 mph because of many...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-20-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 863
Views: 84,848
Posted By Phase
Did 95 mile gold panning round trip to the river....

Did 95 mile gold panning round trip to the river. 85-90 degrees outside with ac on at lowest fan speed but chilliest setting. Speed was fluctuating between 50-60 mph, with curves and constant stop...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-14-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By freebeard
I'm not, but still know Miata is always the...

I'm not, but still know Miata is always the answer to anything.


For certain values of 'fun to drive'.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-11-2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 863
Views: 84,848
Posted By Phase
Drilled into my car body! Ahhh Got them...

Drilled into my car body! Ahhh

Got them bolted on. Did a few drive around tests. Will be tweaking angles and testing security next few days. Then will rivet the screw wholes and paint the covers...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-07-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 863
Views: 84,848
Posted By Phase
Soooo update… I jacked my car up and got a...

Soooo update…

I jacked my car up and got a super good look underneath, other than fixing up the current front belly pan or getting a new one, I doubt I can do much more for a smooth underbody. The...
Forum: Success Stories 07-06-2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,426
Posted By Talos Woten
Howdy all! Champrius has reached another...

Howdy all!

Champrius has reached another milestone; she just topped 55 mpg on my standard benchmark run.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfrnG34FE0n/

Moreover, things have gotten spicy. I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-05-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,854
Posted By Talos Woten
Nor I. I tested all three configurations (no,...

Nor I. I tested all three configurations (no, stock, extra) and my mpg increased with each, by 8% and 2% (on a short 15 mi trip). Said differently, removing the stock insulation caused an 8% drop...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-05-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,854
Posted By Talos Woten
I am convinced... it's probably better to trust...

I am convinced... it's probably better to trust the Toyota engineers know way more about engine efficiency than I do. Also, I'm a master at doing nothing. :D



Hahaha! I was actually about to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-30-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,300
Posted By freebeard
Hundred-mile-an-hour tape got it's name for some...

Hundred-mile-an-hour tape got it's name for some reason.
Forum: Success Stories 06-16-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,426
Posted By Talos Woten
I've hit a milestone! The new 4.0 version of...

I've hit a milestone! The new 4.0 version of Champrius under construction just topped 50 mpg!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce30CVQLQWk/

There's still a lot to do. I already know the tail...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-09-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,434
Posted By R.W.Dale
In aeronautics there's really two kinds of drag ...

In aeronautics there's really two kinds of drag

Induced drag and parasite drag

Everything related to induced drag would be load bearing this is the drag from the airfoil form

Parasitic drag...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-08-2022, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,552
Posted By Handsome Jack
Blacktree, I just checked out some of your...

Blacktree, I just checked out some of your youtube videos about your Prius. Very nice. I'm going to do the foam pipe insulation upper grill block that you did on my Prius tomorrow :D
Forum: Success Stories 06-07-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,426
Posted By Talos Woten
Thumbs up 66 mpg 2009 Totoya Prius, Champrius 4.0 Under Construction now

Howdy all!

I'm the creator and owner of Champrius, the Champion Camping Prius. (pronounced with stress like champion, not like Prius). My last revision of her (3.0) peaked at 66 mpg @ 65 mph...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,649
Posted By Talos Woten
Arrow Smaller Ecomods have better Return On Investment

Howdy!

I'm the creator and owner of Champrius, the Champion Camping Prius. I'm a mathematician by training and am interested in bringing various aeromods and ecomods mainstream. I've...
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