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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 32,739
Posted By samwichse
The newly updated Ford Transit Wagon with the V6...

The newly updated Ford Transit Wagon with the V6 ecoboost is rated 14 city/19 hwy/16 combined... not too shabby compared with the outgoing Econoline E150 which got 13 city/16 hwy/14 combined.

The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-15-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,622
Posted By cosmick
Here're the 4 worst pics: ...

Here're the 4 worst pics:

http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t616/thecosmick/041_zpsa80f6dcb.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/thecosmick/media/041_zpsa80f6dcb.jpg.html)
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Forum: The Lounge 09-30-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
Posted By 2000neon
When there's not enough time in the day

I am super bogged down, I work two jobs, I'm in my third year of university, and have a girlfriend. I know that all of us, at one time or another definitely all wish there was more time in the day. I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-27-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,156
Posted By changzuki
Thank you for the welcome Xist. >>At some...

Thank you for the welcome Xist.

>>At some point, when you take a picture of the front, could you take it from standing height--if, you know, you are not already.
----The interesting angle of the...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-26-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 192,888
Posted By cvetter
Pete: A 250cc “horizontal” liquid cooled, single...

Pete: A 250cc “horizontal” liquid cooled, single cylinder motor mated to a six-speed manual gearbox that fits within my frame design. Great! I think there is something special about the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-26-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,625
Posted By slowmover
So how is diesel fuel more expensive? Dont tell...

So how is diesel fuel more expensive?
Dont tell my you only looked at cost per gallon and stopped there.
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It's the usual stopping point. There is no understanding of cpm and operational costs,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-26-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,625
Posted By oil pan 4
My diesel suburban got 22mpg in factory...

My diesel suburban got 22mpg in factory configuration, unloaded.
Gas suburbans got closer to 14mpg

With my modifications I hit 20 to 22 mpg towing now.

If diesel is $4/gal that costs 18 cents...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 08-26-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,517
Posted By California98Civic
Welcome! Study the lists of hypermiling tips and...

Welcome! Study the lists of hypermiling tips and mods at the top of this page. None of us will be able to say it better. But here's my list of free and easy first favorites: pump up tires, remove...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-25-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,643
Posted By stillsearching
Big pickup mpg ability - stock and modded

Does anyone have any rules of thumb for the approximate aerodynamics of full size pickups, primarily chevy/ford/GM, but not only including the latest/newest ones? I'm curious how much things have...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-25-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,448
Posted By drmiller100
I think there are several things in play. Today,...

I think there are several things in play. Today, people EXPECT cars to go 200,000 miles. In my youth, cars were totally junk at 100,000 miles.

I work on Hondas daily which have 300,000 plus,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-17-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,229
Posted By botsapper
Got rear wheel covers? (McLaren X-1 concept)

On top of a supercar McLaren MP4-12C, a client wanted a design mash up of classic cars into one. At least, they added a rear wheel cover on top of this mutt of a design. McLaren X-1 Concept created...
Forum: The Lounge 08-17-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,076
Posted By gone-ot
• Collective = lowest common denominator! •...

• Collective = lowest common denominator!

• Individuals = ±Sigma around the mediocre mean!
Forum: The Lounge 08-17-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,076
Posted By jalmir
Thank you ... this is the first intelligent and...

Thank you ... this is the first intelligent and well argued post since this thread started!:thumbup:
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-15-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 60,867
Posted By CigaR007
Today I reinstalled my upper grille block after...

Today I reinstalled my upper grille block after 2+ months under restoration. This time, I took the time (redundant I know !), to properly level out the surface to the best of my abilities, although...
Forum: The Lounge 08-15-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,076
Posted By Frank Lee
We have demonstrated a virtually infinite demand...

We have demonstrated a virtually infinite demand for a finite commodity. What happens next doesn't seem too complicated.
Forum: The Lounge 08-15-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,076
Posted By 3-Wheeler
Two points to make on this topic. One, our...

Two points to make on this topic.

One, our country is sending 5 billion dollars per week to a foreign country for their oil. We will never see this money again in our country.

Two, will it...
Forum: The Lounge 08-14-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By bobo333
I've never bought a new car and even if i had all...

I've never bought a new car and even if i had all the money in the world i don't think i ever will, mainly becasue of the reasons outlined in the first post.

Most new models these days are only...
Forum: Success Stories 08-13-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,347
Posted By CigaR007
50 MPG should be attainable in your Yaris given...

50 MPG should be attainable in your Yaris given that it has the same engine as my Echo and a somewhat similar body style. Adding a grille block should bring you closer to the goal.

Keep up the...
Forum: Success Stories 07-29-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,207
Posted By larrybuck
Thankfully, in my everyday life, most of my...

Thankfully, in my everyday life, most of my freeway experience is on a 3 lane freeway which gives much more friendly room for lane switching.

Here lately, mirror driving has really paid off. At...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 07-23-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,126
Posted By Frank Lee
The secret is to have the perfect environment-...

The secret is to have the perfect environment- not too hot, not too cold, trips not too short or too long, nice smooth paved roads, clean air, no road salt. Easy on the gas pedal, easy on the brakes....
Forum: Success Stories 07-16-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,068
Posted By NachtRitter
Hey kYLE... my wagon is white & usually has gold...

Hey kYLE... my wagon is white & usually has gold BBS wheels ... or sometimes gold OZ Superleggeras. The Jetta is also white, but very plain... it's my daily driver & I've learned from experience...
Forum: Success Stories 07-14-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,020
Posted By NoD~
Thanks, ecomodded. Glad to see other stereo...

Thanks, ecomodded. Glad to see other stereo lovers on here.

I actually have a phone dock and can play through it... though, I'm charging my phone with the 12v system by doing that. However, I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-11-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,156
Posted By changzuki
128 mpg Centurion and smaller engined AZ600

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Forum: Success Stories 07-11-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,655
Posted By rmay635703
Agree there, roads wouldn't have to be fixed...

Agree there, roads wouldn't have to be fixed every year if we could get most of the semis off the road, why we move freight via semi from CA to NY makes no sense to me.

Not to mention why all...
Forum: The Lounge 07-04-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,257
Posted By user removed
A motorcycle is even a better "educational...

A motorcycle is even a better "educational requirement" and should be required as "punishment" for agressive drivers. With a sign on their back that says, "I am a jerk agressive driver. Please...
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