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Forum: Aerodynamics 04-13-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By NoahDurfey
Update! I took off the power steering pump belt...

Update!
I took off the power steering pump belt as Dr Dude detailed in his post. (It won't let me link it here, I'm still too new. Google 2003 corolla PS delete.)


Results are a jump from avg...
Forum: Success Stories 04-13-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 59
Posted By Gringo-Gaucho
honda civic VX Distributor issue repaired

The Symptom- intermittent misfire/hiccup(especially once at temp), low power resulting in poor drive-ability, frequent stalling when attempting to take off. High idle, and eventually, no start...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-13-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 162,761
Posted By Piwoslaw
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34668&d=1713022489 (https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aLnR1VV_460swp.webp)
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-08-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By RBurke83
8th Gen Civic mods

Hello, eco modding newb here. This is a 2009 Civic LX auto. I think I’ve squeezed the max out of just driving techniques, without engine off or coasting in neutral-car gets 34 overall mpg. So far...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-08-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,255
Posted By LostinTransit
over the weekend I tested one of the blue...

over the weekend I tested one of the blue wishbones on a large metal crate at a friend house.. Using goop.. it took 1 hour to cure. the wishbone stayed put on the crate as we left. so I suspect I'll...
Forum: Saving@Home 04-04-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,155
Posted By oil pan 4
I have been using the high altitude jet for a...

I have been using the high altitude jet for a while now, fuel consumption is definitely down engine power is up. If I set the half turn adjustable air bleed open too much the engine wants to stall so...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-26-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 72,280
Posted By Isaac Zachary
So the cheapest cars for 2024 are (not including...

So the cheapest cars for 2024 are (not including destination fees, which puts all 2025 cars over $20,000. City/combined/highway):

Nissan Versa sedan manual $16,390 27/30/35 : auto $18,060...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By JSH
The problem I find with just running the fan...

The problem I find with just running the fan through the car's vents is that the air coming out of the vents is warmer than the outside air as it is heated up by the engine compartment heat. Even...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By NoahDurfey
Here's some updates! I used a scrap piece of...

Here's some updates! I used a scrap piece of sheet metal to cover the mirror hole.

I got the torque app for my phone, and have tried it out the last 2 days.

I bought a sheet of coroplast and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,123
Posted By CigaR007
Arduino UNO-based Active Grille Block

I have been working on integrating an active grille into the fibreglass partial grille block.

I went the COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) route as to speed up the construction. The grille vane...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-19-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 72,280
Posted By Isaac Zachary
I found this interesting. Basically he sums it up...

I found this interesting. Basically he sums it up saying that the lack of cheap new cars will likely keep used car prices higher.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpZnkmrLU7o
Forum: Success Stories 03-15-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 373
Posted By BlueCoast
New PB! Finally Above 70mpg(US)

I just pumped 27.36L into my 2014 Toyota Aqua (JDM Prius C) after 858.5km on the odometer's trip meter. This equates to 3.19L/100km (73.78mpg(US)). I achieved this by adjusting my driving habits,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-13-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By NoahDurfey
There is room around the back. I like the ears...

There is room around the back. I like the ears idea. It'll take some cardboard and a few iterations to work around all the trailing arms and stuff.

I like the smaller muffler idea, probably go...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-13-2024, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By Logic
A study of wheel/rim aerodynamics...And an idea.

Just a study of wheel/rim aerodynamics I found and thought may be of interest here.
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/211225703.pdf
Nothing new really.

I'm interested in sucking some of the air...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-12-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 689
Posted By NoahDurfey
2002 Corolla - Quest for the MPG's.

I've been digging into ecomodder for about a year now, a d I decided it's finally time to put some of it into practice. Been driving this corolla for seven years now and it's always been reliable....
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 140
Posted By redpoint5
98% of an AC delete can be accomplished by...

98% of an AC delete can be accomplished by turning it off. You'd need to re-engineer the belt/pully system to remove the AC. The next person to purchase the car isn't going to be thrilled by the mod...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-08-2024, 03:23 AM
Replies: 1,305
Views: 162,761
Posted By kach22i
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussi...

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/391522-random-transportation-pictures-2728.html...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-29-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 289
Posted By freebeard
Serial hybrid pickemup

Diesel-Electric Retrofit Kit for Pickups - Everything You Want To Know (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKyYZZTqcRA)

Part of the pitch is a diesel heater for the battery; and having a diesel...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-29-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4,208
Views: 1,318,568
Posted By aerohead
' youtube '

Wow!
They had every opportunity to give us a frontal area and coefficients, and let us do what we wanted with the raw data.
Alex Tremulis, I believe, reported that the 'backwards' DeSoto was...
Forum: The Lounge 02-28-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 19,450
Posted By Xist
Jimbo installed a supercharger in the Insight

I will check out that video after class.
I am in the front row and there is a chain clanking against something and it is driving me nuts.
I hope that all is well with you....
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-27-2024, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By Vekke
2021- Ford f-150 active air dam

Hi,

Does anyone have idea how much lower the air dam comes down from underside lowest flat points of the vehicle?

If you have pictures from back towards front would also help to estimate the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-21-2024, 04:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,255
Posted By LostinTransit
https://ecomodder.com/forum/689366-post24.html ...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/689366-post24.html

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2827019
...
Forum: The Lounge 02-18-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 19,450
Posted By Xist
Jimbo bought a stock Insight, got it running, and said it was full of obsolete crap--twice!

Have you seen the rest of his fleet?! :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyMoBZWeWV4
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-16-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 195
Posted By freebeard
The More You Know...

From the desktop to the Photosphere of the Sun

What convection ACTUALLY looks like (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuLX76g7Fec)
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-12-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By aerohead
2024 Cd 0.199, Geely Galaxy E8

Chasing Lucid Air:
https://www.licarco.com/news/geely-launched-galaxy-e8-after-zeekr-007
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