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Forum: EcoModding Central 11-20-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 30,595
Posted By slownugly
it is a long thought process when i tackle some...

it is a long thought process when i tackle some of these old systems to update them but its very fun. its not a 69 camaro where you can just call up a restoration parts supplier and say "hey i need...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-23-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 192,816
Posted By MetroMPG
Some data confirming the earlier chart for this...

Some data confirming the earlier chart for this car: a new U.S. owner is reporting 49.5 MPG (fill-up calculation) for a brand new 5-speed Mirage over a 400 mile trip with an almost 60 mph average...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-11-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,582
Posted By Daox
Vehicles do spend a lot of time stopped in the...

Vehicles do spend a lot of time stopped in the city. In the country, not so much.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-04-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,732
Posted By aerohead
some 'rough' numbers

I messed around on the calculator to get a rough feel for the Golf.
Loose Specifications:
*Cd 0.30
*Projected frontal area 20.7 sq-ft
*Curb weight 2,800 pounds
*Coefficient of rolling force...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-04-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 37,307
Posted By MetroMPG
HA! True. No, would take me about 35 years to...

HA! True. No, would take me about 35 years to pay off the CVT premium. :)

Actually, the figures for that calc are in the link: it's based on 15k miles/yr, fuel at $3.61 (if memory serves.)
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-16-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,100
Posted By MetroMPG
Just a note for everyone, FYI: you're welcome to...

Just a note for everyone, FYI: you're welcome to post summaries/excerpts of articles from other sites, but please avoid copy/pasting entire articles.

Best to quote relevant sections, and link to...
Forum: Hybrids 09-13-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,584
Posted By Daox
I would imagine so. The electric drive isn't...

I would imagine so. The electric drive isn't physically coupled to the gas engine at all.
Forum: The Lounge 09-13-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,339
Posted By NeilBlanchard
This is freakin' awesome! This Insect Jumps...

This is freakin' awesome!

This Insect Jumps Using Built-In Gears — NOVA Next | PBS (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/nature/this-insect-jumps-using-built-in-gears/)
...
Forum: Success Stories 09-12-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By jimd
You are probably right, look at my Mazda 3, I've...

You are probably right, look at my Mazda 3, I've hit over 50 with the manual tranny without EOC.
Forum: Success Stories 09-11-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 53,712
Posted By Diesel_Dave
For those interested, I've updated by fuel log...

For those interested, I've updated by fuel log notes to include notes as to when different mods were made. If you look to see how much a certain mod helped, always keep in mind the temperature...
Forum: Success Stories 09-11-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By Joggernot
Accord V6 Auto Manual

I have an Accord V6 automatic and this is what the manual says. I have taken the advice of this forum and no longer EOC.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-04-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 59,702
Posted By kaiba
I've total up all the fancy carbon, performance...

I've total up all the fancy carbon, performance and suspension parts at msrp. Total came up to $6854.98


Seibon Hood $620.00
Seibon Doors $2200.00
Seibon Tailgate $720.00
GPRAuto drag wing...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-28-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 37,307
Posted By MetroMPG
Mirage EPA: 37 city, 44 hwy, 40 combined (Mitsu estimate)

Well, this morning Mitsu officially announced the car is coming to the US market this fall.

Drum roll please.... estimated EPA rating of 40 mpg (US) ... COMBINED! :D

That's 37 City, 44 hwy,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-02-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,010
Posted By IamIan
Another pic of concept Here...

Another pic of concept Here (http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Power-Generating_Shock_Absorber)

Also , BOSE produces a system as well ... Link...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-01-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,010
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Yes, regenerative shocks have been discussed. ...

Yes, regenerative shocks have been discussed. There is an company that spun off of MIT called Levant Power (http://levantpower.com/) that builds a hydraulic regenerative shock absorber, and the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-13-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 24,802
Posted By user removed
Well it looks like I will be buying the tires...

Well it looks like I will be buying the tires this weekend. Wife handed me a $70 off coupon today for Costco. Problem is the wheels will not be in my posession until Sunday the 16th, the day the...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-10-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,418
Posted By UltArc
Speed limits were raised, to my knowledge,...

Speed limits were raised, to my knowledge, because of increased technology- better fuel efficiency, and high speed stability. Our cars now at 65 are more stable and fuel efficient than than years...
Forum: Success Stories 07-05-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 114,706
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Just to set things straight, I've done over 50 on...

Just to set things straight, I've done over 50 on the overhead before, but this last tank has been the first time I've done over 40 mpg hand-calculated. Also, the Excusion comes in at 7,700 lbs curb...
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