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Forum: Success Stories 08-23-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By qx4dude
I believe extremes are usually dangerous. It's...

I believe extremes are usually dangerous. It's like going to the doctor, and getting a prescription for blood pressure pills. The bottle says take one tablet twice daily - USE AS DIRECTED.
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-22-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By TornadoRed
The guy who buys an efficient car, instead of a...

The guy who buys an efficient car, instead of a pickup, is likely to save enough on fuel that he can afford a lot more toys.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-22-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By freebeard
In the long run, we're all ... uh, you know. :(

In the long run, we're all ... uh, you know. :(
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-22-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By elhigh
That's one way to look at it. Another way is...

That's one way to look at it.

Another way is the guy who dies with the most toys is dead.:thumbup:
Forum: Success Stories 08-21-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By qx4dude
The extra 6 PSI I have in my tires now make my...

The extra 6 PSI I have in my tires now make my front drive wheels spin with little effort. That didn't happen at 36 PSI. The reason FE is increased with higher PSI is because of the lower rolling...
Forum: Success Stories 08-21-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By qx4dude
The cavalier attitude about exceeding "max...

The cavalier attitude about exceeding "max sidewall" pressure is astounding. Teams of engineers at major tire manufacturers have worked with teams of engineers at auto makers to determine the...
Forum: Success Stories 08-20-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By euromodder
I contacted Michelin for info on the max. rated...

I contacted Michelin for info on the max. rated pressure for their Alpin A4, as it isn't on the sidewall, and got a prompt response from them.


You'll offload more of the work to the suspension....
Forum: Success Stories 08-20-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By CapriRacer
Using inflation pressures higher then what is...

Using inflation pressures higher then what is listed on the vehicle tire placard: 5 years ago I started cataloging all the issues I found posted on the internet as I came across them. I now have...
Forum: Success Stories 08-19-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By Joggernot
I have had tires wear the center tread. 1982...

I have had tires wear the center tread. 1982 Honda Accord with Michelin tires (first set after OEM). Haven't had the problem since, but I've never had Michelin tires again.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-19-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Sure. Gotta have to improve some driving skills...

Sure. Gotta have to improve some driving skills while using a trailer.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-19-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Possibly a lawsuit after an accident might be the...

Possibly a lawsuit after an accident might be the only way to change their mindset. Anyway, regarding the rental prices for U-Haul trailers, buying a brand-new one (and either keeping it or selling...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-19-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By Miller88
We rented a uhaul that didn't have a dust cover...

We rented a uhaul that didn't have a dust cover on the bearing. By the time we got home and returned it to them, it was pretty hot. They didn't do anything about it. We ended up with the SAME trailer...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-18-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By Blacktree
A couple years ago, I faced the decision to buy a...

A couple years ago, I faced the decision to buy a small pickup truck or a small sedan as a daily driver. I ended up getting the car instead, for the fuel economy. I'm glad I made that decision, as my...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-17-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Going too cheap on the bearings doesn't worth the...

Going too cheap on the bearings doesn't worth the risk.

BTW today when I was walking my dog I've seen a Dacia Logan pulling a trailer fitted with inertial brakes.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-17-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By mechman600
Like oil pan 4 implied, usually because of a lack...

Like oil pan 4 implied, usually because of a lack of understanding. That being said, I am always paranoid about my trailer wheel bearings. I check to see how warm they are at every rest stop on a...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-16-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1,316
Views: 336,780
Posted By oil pan 4
A lot of people don't realize that the little bit...

A lot of people don't realize that the little bit of grease that comes on the prepackaged bearings in the build your own trailer kits wont work for 2 reasons.
1 their isn't enough grease
2 that so...
Forum: Success Stories 08-15-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By Joggernot
The truck was set up for towing. Ride was rock...

The truck was set up for towing. Ride was rock hard without the 5th wheel. With it, the ride was very nice.
Forum: Success Stories 08-15-2013, 02:07 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By rickc
BE CAREFUL GUYS! i drove on the hwy on a hot day...

BE CAREFUL GUYS! i drove on the hwy on a hot day with slightly over inflated tires and one tire started shaking and wobbling like crazy - turned out it developed a "bulge" - lucky it did not blow...
Forum: Success Stories 08-14-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,938
Posted By CoClimber
I don't follow this forum much so this might have...

I don't follow this forum much so this might have been covered but I have reservations about over-pressuring tires. First, it seems to me that some of the pressures quoted on this thread sounds like...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-08-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 77,017
Posted By nathan01xl
Averaged 44 mpg on my commute today to and from...

Averaged 44 mpg on my commute today to and from work, had two real short errand trips during the day for work (which i get paid $0.55 a mile for) and my daily average was right around 42 mpg. Did a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-07-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 77,017
Posted By nathan01xl
Some updated photos Grille block and fog...

Some updated photos

Grille block and fog light hole covers were remade using plastic container lids and painted black. Caulked the edges with with black silicone and screwed in the corners of the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-06-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 77,017
Posted By MetroMPG
Careful with the front tire spats. They should...

Careful with the front tire spats. They should not extend past the tire, and in fact you'll notice on cars with OEM spats, they rarely extend even that far.

That's because the airflow isn't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-22-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,713
Posted By VRdublove
I think it's most likely that the velcro would...

I think it's most likely that the velcro would detatch itself around a tight turn, but it's hard to say.

Pretty much all of our driving is I-40, for thousands of miles, so we're just detatching...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-22-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,713
Posted By VRdublove
Successful Skirt

Last night was an interesting night.

We rolled into camp last night around 6, probably the most reasonable time we've hung up the keys for the day yet on our trip. We settled in at Bluewater Lake...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-05-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 73,026
Posted By HHOTDI
we have the picture of the plate...anyone have a...

we have the picture of the plate...anyone have a friend to run it...just sayin'.... :P
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