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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-26-2012, 01:05 PM
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Posted By DKaz
Dear American Ecomodders, I salute you

It drove me crazy, I can do low 7L/100km (32-33 MPG) in Canada without even trying but I was struggling to maintain 8L/100km (26-27 MPG) driving to Seattle two weekends ago. I could've drove slower...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-16-2012, 07:34 AM
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Posted By ATaylorRacing
I put 195/50/15s on my 96 Geo Metro to replace...

I put 195/50/15s on my 96 Geo Metro to replace the wornout 155/80/13s. Only on flat land with nearly no stops did I get the same mpgs, ANY areas that variable speeds were involved cost more fuel...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-14-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
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Posted By CapriRacer
Actually the opposite is true. Wider = more load...

Actually the opposite is true. Wider = more load carrying capacity = better RRC.

But the issue at hand is if a 195/65R15 would be better or worse than a 225/45R17. That means that not only is...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-13-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,278
Posted By gone-ot
...ignore the actual equations for the moment and...

...ignore the actual equations for the moment and just follow the "what goes UP" and what goes DOWN" discussion:

MPH = ( 60 / (G × A))( RPM / rpm )

where:
MPH = vehicle speed, miles-per-hour...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-13-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,650
Posted By CapriRacer
Ah...., not quite. Here's the scoop. ...

Ah...., not quite. Here's the scoop.

Because CARB (California Air Resources Board) and CEC (California Energy Commission) were studying rolling resistance based on a request from the California...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-06-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,987
Posted By JethroBodine
From a mileage stand point, I second Old Tele,...

From a mileage stand point, I second Old Tele, your choice. However, if you are opposed to law enforcement attention, you might want to sell the fart can to someone else who isn't. Being pulled...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-06-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,987
Posted By gone-ot
...a BIG volume muffler won't hurt your milage,...

...a BIG volume muffler won't hurt your milage, just your eardrums (wink,wink)!
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