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Forum: EcoModding Central 08-28-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,357
Posted By freebeard
Has anyone done better than funkhoss?

Has anyone done better than funkhoss?
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-09-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,722
Posted By Piotrsko
Being an old timer: you ran thicker oil to...

Being an old timer: you ran thicker oil to prevent oil bypassing places where it should stay. Usually you found external evidence that it was leaking like a trail of smoke when accelerating, trail...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-08-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,722
Posted By ECO-AKJ
OIL Viscosity

The engine from the factory was made to run on 5W30 from the factory, but I do understand the thinking of running higher weight due to mileage but this engine has very tight bearing clearances,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-09-2022, 02:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,722
Posted By freebeard
An extreme example ...

An extreme example
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26689&d=1565844879
ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/front-splitters-do-they-work-37762.html#post604784...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-07-2022, 10:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,219
Posted By ConnClark
I figured I would post an update. I'm holding on...

I figured I would post an update. I'm holding on to higher mpgs longer than I did last year. I can still hit 27mpg on the trip to work in the mornings. Last year I could only get 25 to 26mpg this...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2022, 07:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,722
Posted By Cd
Good luck with your endevours

Good luck with your endevours
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-31-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 832
Posted By Piwoslaw
High temperature insulation of engine hoses

My (230V AC) electric engine prewarmer had to be installed on the coolant hose going from the cabin's heating core back to the engine block, wouldn't fit anywhere else.

How beneficial it would be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,146
Posted By Logic
Water cooled exhaust manifold: better economy

This is one of those 'Little Nuggets' of information I always make a note of, but as its only one person saying so, this may well be better off in the Unicorn Corral..?

Quoting SMOKEY44211:
"Many...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-13-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,491
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
More than Tesla trying to save less than 1% of...

More than Tesla trying to save less than 1% of the retail price of the car, seems like it's more the owner's fault, as it had been a salvaged car with the brakes not properly mantained.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-06-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By EcoVan
Did some testing tonight...

And I seem to be getting at least a solid 25mpg and hitting 26 for extended stretches, probably due to some light tail winds.
So far the gains have been:

Closing off the air leaks around the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-18-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
Made some progress! 7 or so hours, mostly with...

Made some progress! 7 or so hours, mostly with the help of an angle grinder and a sledge, and a bit of welding, and I solved every problem except the one of the bolt broken off in the chassis. I have...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-12-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
Started working on Aerocivic again today. This...

Started working on Aerocivic again today. This time I ... well, tried, to pull the rear passenger suspension apart. Even with heat and penetrating oil, there were multiple disasters:

-The bolt...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By California98Civic
That car makes a legend of its owner. Basjoos...

That car makes a legend of its owner. Basjoos occasionally found photos of it floating around the web. You will too. You could parade in it one day.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-28-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
Comical update: I needed to move Aerocivic...

Comical update:

I needed to move Aerocivic from its spot next to the garage, so I could pull the siding off and work on the building. Before I got in the car, I said aloud to myself, "I drained...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-27-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,591
Posted By freebeard
me and my metro -- Did you observe the post date...

me and my metro -- Did you observe the post date for Permalink #16? '11-09-2010, 02:19 AM'.

No objection to zombie threads, in this case I saw the history of the chin spoiler at Permalink #15....
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2021, 02:46 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By falkin42
I'm very glad to see this. One of the most iconic...

I'm very glad to see this. One of the most iconic aeromod cars I know of.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-25-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
I'm thinking I won't drive Aerocivic in winter,...

I'm thinking I won't drive Aerocivic in winter, or any salty conditions, unless out of necessity. I've seen firsthand what salt does.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-17-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
Insight aluminum drums arrived, as well as a pack...

Insight aluminum drums arrived, as well as a pack of LED bulbs for the cluster and dash.

Also, license plates! I can legally drive it now!
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
Finished putting the front suspension together on...

Finished putting the front suspension together on the driver's side, and took the car off jack stands. I did a rough alignment but it'll need a proper one.

Old cluster:
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-10-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
Civic rotor (worn) : 9.4lbs Civic caliper (no...

Civic rotor (worn) : 9.4lbs
Civic caliper (no pads) : 7.3lbs

Insight rotor (new) : 7.6lbs
Insight caliper (no pads) : 4.6lbs

Total unsprung weight reduction in the front of the car: 9lbs
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-31-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By basjoos
Someone from Hotcars also spotted Aerocivic on...

Someone from Hotcars also spotted Aerocivic on its way to its new home and wrote an article. Do a 1000 mile drive and get two spontaneous articles written as a result.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-29-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By California98Civic
Thread Title: "Green Mountain Aerocivic...

Thread Title: "Green Mountain Aerocivic Revival"
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-28-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
Knew I was forgetting something. Didn't order new...

Knew I was forgetting something. Didn't order new seals for the transmission. Pulled the axles out and it started leaking. :rolleyes:
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2021, 11:10 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By freebeard
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-album...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-pieces++parts+ii-picture7055-100-0201.jpg

I sent the drums and rotors for my Superbeetle out for cryogenic tempering...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 32,892
Posted By Ecky
Worked a bit on Aerocivic today! I started on the...

Worked a bit on Aerocivic today! I started on the driver's side.

https://i.imgur.com/7kpzOdy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/29LGvwO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/oMyvZmp.jpg


Even though the wheel...
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