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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-15-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,348
Posted By Mr. Pancake
My boss was in town yesterday and she took us to...

My boss was in town yesterday and she took us to lunch in her rental car. Jeep SUV, grand Cherokee? It had an auto stop feature and she proceeded to complain about how she hates it, her personal car...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2015, 12:58 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 96,234
Posted By BabyDiesel
Yesterday marked one year since I logged my first...

Yesterday marked one year since I logged my first fill into Ecomodder. Woohoo!

I decided to retire Ecoscort. It had a spectacular run with 2 50+ mpg tanks to finish out its first year.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-07-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 255,261
Posted By aerohead
26.73

*26.73 mpg compared to 19.0 mpg is a 40.68% increase.
*If we guestimate 5.5% delta-mpg per 10% delta-Cd @ 65-mph,we're looking at a 73.97% drag reduction necessary to explain the higher mpg.
*With...
Forum: Success Stories 06-09-2015, 04:51 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 55,891
Posted By cowmeat
Not sure yet since I haven't done any A-B-A...

Not sure yet since I haven't done any A-B-A testing, but it has definitely helped cut down on the amount of tailgaters in my rear view mirror! Apparently the giant ecomodder decal was too subtle to...
Forum: Introductions 04-20-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,177
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
You brake? :D

You brake? :D
Forum: Success Stories 04-08-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 55,891
Posted By mikeyjd
Good reasons haha!

Good reasons haha!
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-08-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,645
Posted By aardvarcus
To clear up a few items, you can get the double...

To clear up a few items, you can get the double cab long bed with any trim except TRD-Offroad or TRD-Pro, so Base, SR5, TRD Sport, and Limited.

Note Base is not SR5, they are different. You can...
Forum: Success Stories 04-08-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 55,891
Posted By cowmeat
Yeah, I'm not surprised . . . . . #1 - He's...

Yeah, I'm not surprised . . . . .

#1 - He's been a hypermiler at least as long as I have
#2 - He drives in the same area as I do, which is basically flat
#3 - On his first tank he passed me in...
Forum: For Sale 01-16-2015, 12:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,305
Posted By DOFZO
Sold. For anyone interested they, all three, sold...

Sold. For anyone interested they, all three, sold for $80 shipped.





ZO.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-01-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,216
Posted By nemo
Slippery slope.

Slippery slope.
Forum: The Lounge 12-26-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 523,940
Posted By vrmouseyd15b
You know you're an Ecomodder ...

You know you're an Ecomodder
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b551/vrmousey/Mobile%20Uploads/download_-434442337_zps2vhmiqxm.jpeg

Ya know what I'm sayin'


Thanks,
Victor
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 10-26-2014, 12:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,441
Posted By redpoint5
There is a Russian saying that says something...

There is a Russian saying that says something like, "problems avoid those that can fix them".

Your preparedness scared the problems away.
Forum: The Lounge 10-25-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 523,940
Posted By backyard engineer
Have you ever wished you could just hitch onto...

Have you ever wished you could just hitch onto the vechicle in front you and let them tow you ?
Forum: The Lounge 09-16-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,951
Posted By Cobb
You wont believe how many crimes were solved when...

You wont believe how many crimes were solved when someone was pulled over due to a burnt out lamp, then the officer sees a shovel, duct tape in the back seat and checks the trunk to find a body. :eek:
Forum: Success Stories 08-12-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,524
Posted By whatmaycome14
I feel horrible for even saying it, but I...

I feel horrible for even saying it, but I purchased my car as a manual ESPECIALLY because my wife wouldn't be able to drive it. :eek: I love her to death, but I'm very very particular about my...
Forum: The Lounge 07-09-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 523,940
Posted By jedi_sol
...when you come to a red light, at night, nobody...

...when you come to a red light, at night, nobody around....you turn off your headlights to reduce alternator drain.
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 07-05-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 104,894
Posted By mbolton1990
I achieved 62.06mpg today! From Perry,Fl to...

I achieved 62.06mpg today!
From Perry,Fl to Tallahassee Best-Buy and back on 1.687 gallons of gas
104.7 miles,with gas costing $3.58 a gallon = to Tally and back for $6.05
w00t!!!

Best fill to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-05-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,882
Posted By MetroMPG
Taking stock: condition of the permanent aeromods on the Metro/Firefly, years later

I've been giving the old Flea a good clean-up and general going-over, which involves removing some of its "permanent" aero modifications.

I'll be honest: most of them have not stood the test of...
Forum: Introductions 04-18-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,696
Posted By forums123
Bumping the Question ( FEDERAL ECU MPG GAINS ON CALIF. CRX HF???)

HERE'S my .02 cents on the tire size question. Take the difference in tire height divide by tire diameter, then multiply by 65mph or whatever highway speed you cruise at to get the difference in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-11-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 55,425
Posted By cbaber
So what is the message we are suppose to take...

So what is the message we are suppose to take from this journey?

They created a car that no normal person can obtain reasonably. They spend thousands of dollars on parts, hours on intensive labor,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-05-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,427
Posted By aerohead
angle

It's the most important real estate on the whole car and has been studied vigorously since the 1850s.
This area,more than any other,can determine flow separation,hence pressure drag (the largest...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-15-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,536
Posted By cbaber
Have you noticed, all of these new tech toys that...

Have you noticed, all of these new tech toys that make cars cost more money, are things we can already do without assistance from our cars???

Cbaber's Poor Mans Car Safety Tech:

1. Blind Spot...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-11-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,379
Posted By sarguy01
Pick up trucks should be illegal.

Pick up trucks should be illegal.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-01-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,530
Posted By jeff88
I've read on other threads that it's better for...

I've read on other threads that it's better for the air dam to go from half way/middle of tire to half way/middle of tire. If you have the air dam from outside edge to outside edge the air won't...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-26-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,275
Posted By aardvarcus
On topic: I think the car can be significantly...

On topic:
I think the car can be significantly heavier and meet the requirements, assuming it has some sort of hybrid powertrain to recapture the energy spent accelerating upon braking. Assuming a...
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