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Forum: Aerodynamics 05-24-2016, 01:02 PM
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Posted By freebeard
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61bZ5ooGVnL....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61bZ5ooGVnL._SY300_.jpg
http://amazon.com (http://amazon.com)

Let it grind. :thumbup:
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-21-2016, 02:12 AM
Replies: 8
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Posted By freebeard
The 'back 40 is fenced and cross-fenced....

The 'back 40 is fenced and cross-fenced. Optimized for lefts?

aerohead is too modest to toot his own horn:

https://strollingamok.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imgp9009wtmk.jpg?w=807&h=539...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-20-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,113
Posted By aerohead
bumper

A single,size-optimized and ducted opening at the forward stagnation point is preferred.
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Untitled24_10.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-19-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By freebeard
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-pieces++parts+ii-picture6814-2hlf3lbyhtg.jpg

Zip ties are also popular.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-19-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,113
Posted By ChazInMT
Anything you can do to make your bumper as...

Anything you can do to make your bumper as vertical as possible and push as much air as possible around the sides, as opposed to over the top or under the car will help you out.

I like this if you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-25-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,844
Posted By oil pan 4
LED 4x6 inch head lights H4656, H4651

You can now get LED replacements for 4x6 inch head lights for older vehicles. OEM part numbers are H4656, H4651, 4651, 4652.
Looks like these are commonly made using 15 CREE LEDs that consume 3...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-16-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,682
Posted By whatmaycome14
That's exactly how I mounted the air dam.

That's exactly how I mounted the air dam.
Forum: Instrumentation 08-13-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,424
Posted By MetroMPG
Absolutely, go for it. The only thing you'll...

Absolutely, go for it.

The only thing you'll notice afterward is an asterisk "*" in your TANK MPG data, which the gauge displays to indicate it was removed from the vehicle since the tank data was...
Forum: Instrumentation 08-13-2015, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,424
Posted By 88m53453
my SC II never had a problem doing that, have at...

my SC II never had a problem doing that, have at it
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-19-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,910
Posted By aardvarcus
You can’t compare deltas in instantaneous MPG...

You can’t compare deltas in instantaneous MPG because that is scaling the difference in fuel use for AC on or off based on the inverse proportion of fuel already being used to propel the vehicle...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-08-2014, 12:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,706
Posted By oil pan 4
Its not an alt delete if the belt is still...

Its not an alt delete if the belt is still turning the alternator. Most of the parasitic losses are from just turning the alternator at 3 time crankshaft speed.

Solar panels don't work very well...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-06-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,706
Posted By redpoint5
You could do that, but it defeats the purpose of...

You could do that, but it defeats the purpose of running without the alternator.

Also be aware that the belt and pulley are very efficient and don't put much drag on the engine. For this reason,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-05-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,706
Posted By redpoint5
I would still disconnect the wires to the...

I would still disconnect the wires to the alternator if you run beltless, but I'm unsure how your particular car controls things.

On my car, a small current is supplied to the alternator to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-05-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,706
Posted By Xist
Your car will still run if you have a bad...

Your car will still run if you have a bad alternator until the battery dies, so as long as your battery lasts, your car should run fine.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-05-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,706
Posted By redpoint5
A 5 watt panel in direct sunlight for 8hrs will...

A 5 watt panel in direct sunlight for 8hrs will produce 40 watts of energy assuming no charging losses. My car requires a minimum of 163 watts to run, so 8hrs of charging will get me 15 minutes of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-05-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,796
Posted By Daox
Here is a thread I started a few years back now. ...

Here is a thread I started a few years back now. It gives a good run down of things to look over.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/how-winterize-your-car-ecomodder-style-5772.html
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-05-2014, 08:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,706
Posted By Daox
Yeah, the deep cycle will be fine being charged...

Yeah, the deep cycle will be fine being charged by the alternator. If I have a trip too long I'll be using the alternator. As I progress with this thread, I'll be installing a switch to turn the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-18-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Posted By aardvarcus
Higher or lower UTQG does not necessarily...

Higher or lower UTQG does not necessarily correlate into rolling resistance, especially across different brands. I have seen it work both ways on different occasions. Way too many variables between...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-16-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Posted By CargoBoatTails
IMO the Conti offers a safer ride, I would have...

IMO the Conti offers a safer ride, I would have chose them too.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-15-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Posted By CapriRacer
Doing the math: The Goodyear Viva 2 has a...

Doing the math:

The Goodyear Viva 2 has a UTQG rating of 440 A B, while the Continental Pure Contact has a UTQG rating of 700 A A. In all likelihood, the Pure Contact has slightly HIGHER RR due...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-21-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,048
Posted By backpacker3
It's almost certainly not the coasting that...

It's almost certainly not the coasting that caused the oxygen sensor to go more likely that it was just coincidence.
Forum: Success Stories 06-03-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,370
Posted By digital rules
Wow 900+ miles!! Must be time for the Toyota...

Wow 900+ miles!! Must be time for the Toyota jump!!

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/digitalrules1/jump_zps07e0a6e5.jpg...
Forum: Success Stories 06-03-2014, 02:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,370
Posted By wmjinman
Wow, 900 miles!!! I'm SO impressed! I thought...

Wow, 900 miles!!! I'm SO impressed! I thought I'd really done something when I hit 800.

Very, VERY well done!!!
:thumbup:
Forum: Success Stories 06-02-2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,370
Posted By UltArc
50.87 :thumbup:

50.87 :thumbup:
Forum: Introductions 06-02-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
Posted By California98Civic
Apparently not. It's a debate that has been had...

Apparently not. It's a debate that has been had repeatedly on this site. Here is a summary: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/muffler-exhaust-mod-thread-20689.html#post289125
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