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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-01-2013, 07:16 PM
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Posted By pete c
I think if you use hypermiling techniques such as...

I think if you use hypermiling techniques such as p&g, the difference is narrowed, because your pulses will be a bit shorter. Driven normally, the 2.3 will be less efficient.

In the end, I would...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-01-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,268
Posted By RobertISaar
if you want something badly enough, is the 10%...

if you want something badly enough, is the 10% difference in fuel economy(and therefore cost) really going to push you into something you don't want?

10% is a big jump in the realm of fuel...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-01-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,836
Posted By pete c
Quite possibly the ugliest car ever made, but if...

Quite possibly the ugliest car ever made, but if it suites your needs, it is a good car. The buick version is much better looking, IMO. Or, should I say less ugly.

Personally, I think a minivan...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-31-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,836
Posted By Neen
Still an ugly car but I appreciate anyone who is...

Still an ugly car but I appreciate anyone who is passionate about their vehicles. Did the Aztec ever come with a proper transmission?
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,689
Posted By pjbgravely
Not always. The GL-4 rating is also safe for...

Not always. The GL-4 rating is also safe for yellow metals, GL-5 doesn't have to be. If you have something old with Bronze gears or bushings you need something with a GL-4 rating. Oil can have both...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-25-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,689
Posted By minispeed
1337, did you end up replacing the diff oil? ...

1337, did you end up replacing the diff oil? This is one of my planned mods on my 93 miata and I was wondering what you used and what mpg gains you got out of it?
Forum: Introductions 02-25-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,123
Posted By minispeed
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Forum: Introductions 02-20-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,123
Posted By minispeed
I'm 6'4" too so the miata is a tight fit but very...

I'm 6'4" too so the miata is a tight fit but very comfy once inside. My first car (which I still have but it's a race car now) is an original mini. So I'm quite use to making small cars work.

I...
Forum: Introductions 02-19-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,123
Posted By minispeed
planned miata project

Hi all,

I finally took the plunge and joined this site after using it as a reference several times. About a year ago I got a 2006 prius and started hypermilling, at first my avg tanks were about...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,143
Posted By MetroMPG
A Kei car wouldn't necessarily be a good...

A Kei car wouldn't necessarily be a good substitute for what fujioko has built. They're designed as urban cars, and generally have very short gearing. Not a good recipe for fuel economy on the open...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,143
Posted By fujioko
Hi, I found this post while doing a google...

Hi,

I found this post while doing a google search. I'm the person who did the engine swap in the Miata.

The car is still in regular use and I average 45+ MPG real world driving. I can get...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-19-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By euromodder
If you're willing to go up to that size (about 3%...

If you're willing to go up to that size (about 3% taller) you could also get the Michelin Energy Saver .

Maybe in Canada as they're not available in the US (the A/S is a different tyre)

Do you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-19-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By d0sitmatr
that 3.7 from a 4.1 wont gain you a whole lot....

that 3.7 from a 4.1 wont gain you a whole lot. whether the cost is worth the reward is up to the individual at that point. but I dont think it would be as expensive as you think to replace. the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By d0sitmatr
the closer/lower the aspect on the tire means...

the closer/lower the aspect on the tire means more transference of road noise to the rims, which connects directly to the hub and so on and so forth + Mazda's are known for not using as much...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By Ladogaboy
From what I've seen, Discount Tires has access to...

From what I've seen, Discount Tires has access to a few tires that no one else can get. It works both ways, though, because I have gone to them for tires that they told me they couldn't get.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By d0sitmatr
if it was me, Id go at least a size larger, it...

if it was me, Id go at least a size larger, it will definitely help lower your RPM
plus, road noise could be cut by 1/2 just by upsizing 1 size.
I cant say how well those hydro edges will work for...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By 99LeCouch
I have the FuelMaxes OEM on the Cruze. They're...

I have the FuelMaxes OEM on the Cruze. They're all right in the dry, and not that great in the wet. They don't like to be thrown around, and reach their limits pretty easily. They're not terribly...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By Ladogaboy
I don't have any personal experience. They were...

I don't have any personal experience. They were the tires I was going to get for my last car, but they don't have a size that fits my current car. From all the user reviews I've read, Michelin's LRR...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2011, 03:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,689
Posted By Ladogaboy
As far as I understand it, GL-5 can be used for...

As far as I understand it, GL-5 can be used for both GL-4 and GL-5 applications, but not the other way around. Is that correct?
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By Ladogaboy
hmm... I know that they do, but that might be one...

hmm... I know that they do, but that might be one of the sizes that they do not sell in the United States. Not sure if they can be special ordered here, or if Tire Rack would carry them with enough...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2011, 02:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,015
Posted By Ladogaboy
I'd recommend the Michelin Energy Saver A/S. They...

I'd recommend the Michelin Energy Saver A/S. They come in the tire size you are looking for, and they were the highest rated in this Consumer Reports review:

Consumer Reports tests fuel-saving...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2011, 12:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,762
Posted By F8L
I've had excellent results with the Nokian i3 and...

I've had excellent results with the Nokian i3 and the Yokohama dB Super E-Spec (uses 80% less petroleum during manufacturing). Both were oem Prius sized at 185/65/15. Both tires were great for...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-11-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,435
Posted By m.portice
Thumbs up Smooth Wheel Covers - Success

Ok so I wanted to make smooth wheel covers for my 2006 Suzuki Forenza since I got it (January 2011). I was reading a post on ecomodder and while I was reading it I was only aware of making the pizza...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-10-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,218
Posted By MetroMPG
To help visualize just HOW bad the donuts were...

To help visualize just HOW bad the donuts were compared to the RE92's (which henceforth shall be known as the Tires Of The Gods), a photo with the car at actual starting & stopping points:
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-10-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,218
Posted By MetroMPG
Well, to cut the suspense... The donuts were...

Well, to cut the suspense...

The donuts were by far the worst performing out of 7 sets of tires I tested on the weekend...
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