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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
10-28-2013, 08:59 PM
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City ecodriving comparison: 2014 Mirage CVT vs. Mirage 5-speed vs. 1998 Metro 5-speed
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50,347
Posted By
MetroMPG
City ecodriving comparison: 2014 Mirage CVT vs. Mirage 5-speed vs. 1998 Metro 5-speed
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14019&stc=1&d=1383003449
(Top row: the actual two Mirages I tried out. Yes, I drove around Ottawa with that lettering plastered all over the...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-06-2013, 08:35 AM
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37
Meet the Schloerwagen! (and a question for aeroheads)
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11,547
Posted By
kach22i
The nose may not look like what you think it...
The nose may not look like what you think it should.
See attachment.
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-03-2013, 01:32 PM
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37
Meet the Schloerwagen! (and a question for aeroheads)
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11,547
Posted By
kach22i
FYI: A Hi-Res version of the image Frank Lee...
FYI: A Hi-Res version of the image Frank Lee posted can be found below, click on the image and it gets huge.
DLR Portal - Portal - Schlörwagen-Strömungsbild...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-01-2013, 06:48 PM
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37
Meet the Schloerwagen! (and a question for aeroheads)
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11,547
Posted By
Frank Lee
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclenche...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclencher/SchlC3B6rwagen_Windkanal_Modell_zpse113f8db.jpg...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-01-2013, 06:27 PM
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Meet the Schloerwagen! (and a question for aeroheads)
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11,547
Posted By
aerohead
fastest
You've provided the context under which the cone would have the advantage.
At the trans-sonic and supersonic velocities of the LSR vehicles,the shockwaves generated on a 'bulbous' nose would block...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-01-2013, 06:03 PM
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37
Meet the Schloerwagen! (and a question for aeroheads)
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11,547
Posted By
aerohead
nose
*There's a couple schools of thought:
1) Do all the streamlining at the front and minimize the aft-body.Since 1974 I've only run across two studies where emphasis was concentrated at the nose....
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
07-31-2013, 09:23 PM
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22
Battle of the Hatchbacks (used Fit vs. Matrix/Vibe vs. Versa? Which to get?)
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29,541
Posted By
dremd
49.x in vibe, 57.x in Fit. The magic seats in...
49.x in vibe, 57.x in Fit.
The magic seats in the fit are epic.
And from a loading perspective, I totally agree with the numbers.
Forum:
Fossil Fuel Free
07-03-2013, 09:25 PM
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16
3 wheel Honda Insight boat tailed EV: Another mystery solved!
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8,733
Posted By
NachtRitter
Oh ya! I've seen that car each year at the Bay...
Oh ya! I've seen that car each year at the Bay Area Makers Faire (where the video was obviously taken). Another great reason to go; you meet some fascinating and inventive folks there. A couple of...
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Fossil Fuel Free
07-03-2013, 09:06 PM
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16
3 wheel Honda Insight boat tailed EV: Another mystery solved!
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8,733
Posted By
sheepdog 44
3 wheel Honda Insight boat tailed EV: Another mystery solved!
It's an Electric Honda Insight with a Lithium pack and 100 mile range! Thats better than bringing back the the EV1. I don't believe there was a dedicated thread to this car. Pulled this from Insight...
Forum:
Success Stories
06-26-2013, 10:33 AM
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20
I Hit 100 MPG! (1987 Honda Elite 150 Scooter)
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13,556
Posted By
jimd
I Hit 100 MPG! (1987 Honda Elite 150 Scooter)
I've owned my 1987 Honda Elite 150 Scooter for 3+ years and always averaged around 70 to 75 mpg, but this year I decided to do a few things to improve my mileage.
First thing was to change...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-25-2013, 05:01 PM
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393
Slow progress but progress (DIY two seater tadpole trike, 9hp Honda diesel)
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140,594
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user removed
Slow progress but progress (DIY two seater tadpole trike, 9hp Honda diesel)
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13308&d=1372194027
Here are some photos of my ongoing project two seater tadpole trike, considered a motorcycle in Virginia. The engine is a...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
06-22-2013, 07:38 PM
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27
Project: Aero Trailer for TDi
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17,633
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:
Aerodynamics
06-12-2013, 11:36 PM
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27
Project: Aero Trailer for TDi
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17,633
Posted By
VRdublove
Project: Aero Trailer for TDi
I wanted to take a few minutes to share what I've been working on with Outrider, the company I work with.
We have a 8000 mile summer tour, and decided to make an aerodynamic trailer to carry our...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-04-2013, 09:49 PM
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200
What is it? (Spotted: rear engine TDI, custom aero body)
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72,280
Posted By
rjacob
What is it? (Spotted: rear engine TDI, custom aero body)
I saw this today on my way home from work.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/166039_10200651058831048_832010558_n.jpg
...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-01-2013, 02:43 PM
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Brake drag reduction clips
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40,020
Posted By
arcosine
I stopped at NAPA, but they didn't have them. So...
I stopped at NAPA, but they didn't have them. So I just bent up a a set from two old bicycle spokes. My first impression is there is no brake drag! The car use to come to a full stop and there was...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-30-2013, 05:42 PM
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172
Boat tail - Redneck style...
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58,076
Posted By
Xist
My apologies, that does not look redneck at all,...
My apologies, that does not look redneck at all, but very well...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-30-2013, 03:03 PM
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172
Boat tail - Redneck style...
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58,076
Posted By
redneck
Boat tail - Redneck style...
Well, I couldn't stand it anymore. After seeing the results of the other boat tailed vehicles here on the site, I decided it was time to jump in the pool and join the party...:)
It may not be as...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-30-2013, 11:52 AM
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30
1gen Neon Kammback/Hatch conversion
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7,211
Posted By
NoD~
1gen Neon Kammback/Hatch conversion
So I've been planning to do this for about a year now, just finally getting serious about it. Still not 100% sure how I want to implement it to the final stages, but here's the goal:
-Follow...
Forum:
Success Stories
04-29-2013, 10:32 PM
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31
40 mpg!!! (Metro 4-cyl 5-spd sedan)
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5,301
Posted By
sarguy01
40 mpg!!! (Metro 4-cyl 5-spd sedan)
Tonight I filled up the Metro's tank and was really excited to see 40 mpg!! This is the second tank that was over 40 and hopefully it will stay that way. To note, my Ecomodder sticker arrived today...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-29-2013, 09:46 PM
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18
New full underbelly panel for my 93 festiva
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4,622
Posted By
mikeyjd
New full underbelly panel for my 93 festiva
Finished it this evening when I got home.
Front
http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww145/mikeyjd868/IMG_20130501_092031_238_zpsd2afbc26.jpg
Front underside...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
04-29-2013, 04:28 PM
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63
Civic VX cant get over 41ish MPG
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12,228
Posted By
JRMichler
You should be getting much better mileage than...
You should be getting much better mileage than that. I suggest checking compression, preferably with a leakdown tester. If you are losing compression, the leakdown tester tells exactly where it is...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
03-02-2013, 09:41 AM
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4
Pizza Pan Wheel Covers
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2,410
Posted By
2000neon
Your rims look like the HX rims, but here is a...
Your rims look like the HX rims, but here is a set-up for VX wheels that should work well for you.
...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
02-21-2013, 04:54 PM
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4
Where to find in-car convex mirrors?
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1,246
Posted By
basjoos
I made my interior side mirrors from those small...
I made my interior side mirrors from those small convex mirrors that you can stick onto your side mirror to eliminate blind spots. Get the larger size used to stick onto those large truck mirrors. ...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
02-16-2013, 01:44 PM
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0
Going aero ('05 Scion XA)
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1,057
Posted By
MTXA
Going aero ('05 Scion XA)
I picked up a decent mpg gain with the engine block and oil pan heaters that I installed on my XA. Last weekend I got a 46.7 mpg short range trip from a 45 mile drive with just pre-heating the engine...
Forum:
Alternative Transportation
01-05-2013, 09:23 PM
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51
Fuel Efficient Mud Truck - EcoMudder
Views:
20,680
Posted By
Johnny Mullet
Fuel Efficient Mud Truck - EcoMudder
Hey all. It's been a really long time since I posted here on Ecomodder. Most of the old school guys may remember me anyway :thumbup:
I wanted to share my project with you guys. I have 2 hobbies in...
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