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Forum: EcoModding Central 08-18-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
MetroMPG has a sharp eye!! The tires are in...

MetroMPG has a sharp eye!!
The tires are in fact new, and of a different brand. The Douglas 155/80R 13's seemed to wear out quickly all things considered. So, I decided to go with Cooper...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-04-2016, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,715
Posted By TheTalman1
My Rabbit (WIP)

I bought this Rabbit back in October IIRC and drove it for a time. Had put some time and effort into it but the engine is losing compression and very hard to start (I use 24volts now to get it to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
Yes, but only for this particular video. At the...

Yes, but only for this particular video. At the current setting, the governor is the rpm limiter and ultimately the speed limiter. Given a decent stretch of flat road, and a quick adjustment on the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-02-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
The following is not something that happens very...

The following is not something that happens very often. The roads here really aren't that good, but, since the transmission is finally working superbly here is the shot I couldn't seem to get last...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-26-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
Retiring this Centurion from competition has many...

Retiring this Centurion from competition has many reasons. One being that any further modifications start to really drift away from the design of the original Centurion - and that's the car I fell in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-25-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,482
Posted By ME_Andy
Have caution with the waterless coolant. I was...

Have caution with the waterless coolant. I was curious until reading this:No-Rosion Products Technical Questions and Answers (http://www.norosion.com/evanstest.htm)
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-25-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,482
Posted By iveyjh
3 wheel design

:thumbup: 3-wheeled design is "good".
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-19-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
With a few more pics to work from (all in this...

With a few more pics to work from (all in this set are courtesy of Redneck), we can take a closer look at the vehicles!
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The boat-tail Civic:
mloveland78 constructed this out of emt and aluminum....
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-04-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
XL1 quick look: Length 153.07 inches Width ...

XL1 quick look:
Length 153.07 inches
Width 65.55 inches
Height 50.47 inches
Weight 1752 lbs
3-inch ground clearance
Two-cylinder 47-hp 800cc turbocharged diesel engine coupled with...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-03-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,482
Posted By ME_Andy
I'm glad you found some motivation for the...

I'm glad you found some motivation for the project! Let's see what you can do with it!
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-03-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,482
Posted By changzuki
Nice score indeed, especially on that aluminum...

Nice score indeed, especially on that aluminum bellhousing!! Looking forward to your continued Centurion innovative ideas and the actual build. If you still have any available garage space, then you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-28-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 86,043
Posted By elhigh
Nice work. Looks really clean. It's a...

Nice work. Looks really clean.

It's a little weird, looking into the engine bay of a Metro and thinking to yourself, "huh, it's kinda roomy in there."

The underside of your little car cries...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 86,043
Posted By planejob
exhaust pictures

SO here's the engine bay - the fuel filter is visible on the fire wall, and the throttle linkage is in there. But, let's focus on the new exhaust:
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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 86,043
Posted By kimer6
You startled me! I thought you were going to get...

You startled me! I thought you were going to get rid of your new jewel. That was a hell of a lot of work and awesome ingenuity. Thanks for being hands on!

My son took Autoshop in high school in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-28-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
Patiently waiting...

The 2016 Green Grand Prix is approaching at the speed of cold molasses.
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:turtle:
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:snail:
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https://diesel-bike.com/Centurion/GGP_2016/Centurion_looking_out.jpg
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~CrazyJerry
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-15-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
Moving to the rear side windows turned out to be...

Moving to the rear side windows turned out to be an eye opener. Seems the urethane I used to glue those windows in may have been a poor recipe from the factory. It didn't stick very well to either...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-17-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,482
Posted By samwichse
Waaaay back on the subject of air conditioning: ...

Waaaay back on the subject of air conditioning:

DIY Controller for '04-'09 Prius A/C Compressor - DIY Electric Car Forums...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-13-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,510
Posted By oil pan 4
Solar assist: Vehicle roof top solar panels

I have had solar panels on my suburban since 2011. Only about 10 or 15 watts worth. That was enough to float charge the large flooded lead acid starting batteries I had at the time on a cold day....
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-12-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
2015 Grand Prix Festival - Watkins Glen, NY ...

2015 Grand Prix Festival - Watkins Glen, NY
(September 11th, 2015)
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PART 1
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https://diesel-bike.com/Centurion/GGP_2015/GrandPrixFestival_small_banner.jpg
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Centurion left Colton, NY at...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-02-2015, 02:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,803
Posted By nimblemotors
Geo Metro Harley 3-wheeler

Thought I'd share this thing I ran into on CL. Guy needs to finish it.

1995 GeoMetro Harley Tryke (http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/5193746672.html)
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Forum: EcoModding Central 07-13-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
Thanks samwichse! Earlier attempts at white...

Thanks samwichse!
Earlier attempts at white walls and white lettering tires have not exactly gone too well for me. The white walls below were paint but ultimately didn't hold up (those are 10" tires...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-30-2015, 06:17 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,482
Posted By changzuki
GreenHornet, Yes, the pics are great and I for...

GreenHornet,
Yes, the pics are great and I for one am enjoying them! :D
Earlier I had asked about attachment points, mainly because I know that some are easy as pie to get to and a couple aren't....
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-14-2015, 10:39 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,482
Posted By deejaaa
i had never heard of these cars until i joined...

i had never heard of these cars until i joined this site. love the car.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-14-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,482
Posted By changzuki
Excellent photos GreenHornet! I can only...

Excellent photos GreenHornet!
I can only imagine the relief and excitement you must have felt as the truck pulled up, and the pinnacle moment when she touched ground zero!
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Congrats on your...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,233
Posted By changzuki
Hi GreenHornet! The full exhaust that was...

Hi GreenHornet!
The full exhaust that was removed was only 28 pounds.
The replacement unit is a just a bit over 7 pounds. It's easily removable in a few minutes and the car doesn't need to be...
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