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Forum: DIY / How-to 05-16-2017, 01:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,933
Posted By redpoint5
When it hit $2/gallon, I knew it wouldn't go much...

When it hit $2/gallon, I knew it wouldn't go much lower. You don't have to buy at the absolute lowest to profit anyhow. You just need to buy at less than the average price. If you buy a lot of fuel...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-12-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,933
Posted By redpoint5
I buy diesel 500 gallons at a time, when prices...

I buy diesel 500 gallons at a time, when prices are cheap. I store them in 2 above ground containers. Diesel isn't volatile (evaporative), so it doesn't degrade over time. The water that accumulates...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-12-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,933
Posted By freebeard
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture6813-100-0884.jpg

Here's what you want; the NATO/USMC gas can. Note the lever on the left one, it has to be turned and pulled...
Forum: The Lounge 03-06-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,321
Posted By vskid3
I think the real real root of the issue is the...

I think the real real root of the issue is the lack of financial literacy and rationality. Plenty of people buying the larger/less efficient vehicles really can't afford them and they either don't...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-06-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,951
Posted By rmay635703
My favorite car was a 25hp Subaru 360 Just...

My favorite car was a 25hp Subaru 360

Just requires an attitude adjustment
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-03-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,318
Posted By CigaR007
Fascia plugs

Sorry for not updating this thread for a few weeks as I have been very occupied with personal and work-related matters.

Updates !

Below is the intended front bumper fascia redesign. I do not...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-03-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,318
Posted By aerohead
modify airflow

Actually,Professor Kamm got a patent for doing this.
The air from the engine bay was ducted to the base of the windshield,where it helped re-energize the flow heading up the windscreen and delay...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-16-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 37,285
Posted By gone-ot
Two-word automotive summary: "Tombstone...

Two-word automotive summary: "Tombstone Mentality"

• bottomline = profits over everything else.
• bottomline = stockholder/management-driven "bonus" plans.
Forum: For Sale 11-14-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 247,198
Posted By MetroMPG
Efficient, cheap beaters! Used car ads: 35 mpg highway or more for $1500 or less

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16424&stc=1&d=1415981979

We often get people signing up on the forum saying they're looking for a cheap, economical beater. The purpose of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-10-2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,517
Posted By niky
I'd say the market exists, but you've got to...

I'd say the market exists, but you've got to convince people the price of your kit will be recouped in fuel savings down the road.

And you'll have to convince people that the kits actually look...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-19-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,137
Posted By 2000mc
Depreciation isn't really a factor to me, if I...

Depreciation isn't really a factor to me, if I used it vs purchase price of my saturn, it would affect my cost per mile by less than $0.01 / mile at this point. If you bought a $10k car a month ago,...
Forum: Success Stories 08-29-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 160,647
Posted By digital rules
48.3 MPG Commute

A LOT more stop & crawl but with no A/C yesterday afternoon. This summer has been a hypermilers dream in the NE US!!

25 miles-Max speed 62
1 hour total time
1 carpooler (~250 pounds)
Engine...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-28-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,066
Posted By XYZ
In my experience, simpler technology is better...

In my experience, simpler technology is better and easier on the bank account when something goes wrong. Eventually it will. But then again, whenever I buy a new car I expect it to last forever, or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-28-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,588
Posted By theaveng
Perhaps I'm in the wrong place. I like high MPG...

Perhaps I'm in the wrong place. I like high MPG but also high money savings. That's why I didn't buy a Prius in 2002 (almost 10,000 dollars more than its Toyota Echo equivalent that got 42 mpg). ...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-15-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 73,250
Posted By niky
Ergo: people tell you things you want to hear to...

Ergo: people tell you things you want to hear to make you buy things they want to sell.

People who aren't selling the product or a competing product have no ulterior motive besides trying to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-15-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,327
Posted By botsapper
Active spoilers. Still like Aeromotions...

Active spoilers. Still like Aeromotions computer-programmed active-assistance split rear wing. It could be set to have an aggressive performance profile for a dynamic and required downforce split to...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-01-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,941
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
That's why the bureaucrats enforce many features...

That's why the bureaucrats enforce many features such as airbags, ABS brakes and whatever to become mandatory, thus making it more expensive to build a custom vehicle from scratch :turtle:
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-30-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,941
Posted By Frank Lee
Assemble-it-yourself car kit

The First Car You Can Build Yourself... in an Hour - Businessweek (http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2013-10-16/the-first-car-you-can-build-yourself-dot-in-an-hour?cmpid=taboola.bw.vid)

Looks...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-04-2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,768
Posted By skyking
Smooth epoxy/fiberglass layup

In the past, it took several fill coats and sanding or expensive vacuum bagging gear to get a smooth layup.
The "drier" you can lay up glass, the stronger it is by weight. The trouble comes when...
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