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Forum: EcoModding Central 06-20-2018, 01:29 AM
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Posted By California98Civic
Congrats on the higher numbers. Not sure if you...

Congrats on the higher numbers. Not sure if you are replying to my post or another or none... but DFCO is not engine off coasting, if you are replying to my post. DFCO is engine on, in gear, to slow...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,264
Posted By Ecky
+1 The less time your very thirsty motor is...

+1

The less time your very thirsty motor is running, the better your economy will be. A kill switch would go a long way in this car.

That, and sticky tires are probably the lowest hanging...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-11-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
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Posted By California98Civic
Key-off at any stop that will last longer than 10...

Key-off at any stop that will last longer than 10 seconds or so (poor man's stop/start technology). I have been doing if for years and am still running a 1998 starter motor.

Also, do you use...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-11-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,264
Posted By California98Civic
Welcome! Gkad you have seen jedi's STi. I noticed...

Welcome! Gkad you have seen jedi's STi. I noticed your fuel log does not have your combined average FE rating from EPA. That will be the number the log uses to calc how far above EPA rating you take...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-17-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
Inner side skirt coastdown and new toys

Tesla model S parked next to me at work. I took a quick snap of the rear underbody. It turns out it has an inner sides skirt for the rear tire too!
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-14-2015, 04:06 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
Inner side skirts

Inner side skirt

I had a day off today to whip up an inner side skirt "basjoos" style. I extended the skirt passed the rear tires to hopefully smooth airflow past the rear tires.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-18-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
back from Tax Season - updates

Sorry for the lack of updates. I pretty much took residence at the office for my very first tax season as a Jr. Accountant. Due to the long hours, I decided to just drive to work and stay late. The 4...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-23-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,663
Posted By jedi_sol
I like it! From this distance it looks almost oem.

I like it! From this distance it looks almost oem.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-23-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,663
Posted By jedi_sol
Leaving a 1-2" gap between the muffler and...

Leaving a 1-2" gap between the muffler and coroplast should be fine.

I have coroplast lying right against on the exhaust of my Subaru STi, the coroplast is slightly melted away.

Coroplast has a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-23-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,663
Posted By ME_Andy
Pulling the fuse

I redid my grill block recently. Went a bit more aggressive and used some peelable caulk so I can take it off at any time....
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-22-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
Updates

The rear diffuser fell off over the weekend. Thanks to my modular 3 piece design, the rear diffuser was the only casualty.

One of the aluminum bars i used snapped at one of the bends. If you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-18-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,663
Posted By BrandonMods
Car is looking great! As for the rear...

Car is looking great!

As for the rear cavity space cover, are you going to use coroplast or something else? I wanted to do one as well but am worried about the muffler melting it.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,663
Posted By ME_Andy
Eastwood- nice! I've been wanting to get some Eco...

Eastwood- nice! I've been wanting to get some Eco rims, but they're pricey. Maybe after I pay off the car. Have you felt any difference? Were you the one who snagged some off eBay for $250?

I did...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,631
Posted By Rembrant
Personally, I'd have to add some humor to the...

Personally, I'd have to add some humor to the discussion, just so that it's not so serious, and to get the audience laughing a bit.
Maybe it's only the MPG minded people that would even laugh at...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,631
Posted By cowmeat
Hypermiling has changed my same old boring...

Hypermiling has changed my same old boring commute of 18 years into an awesome game I get to play twice a day. The game involves all kinds of challenges, goals, trial and error, tools, tricks,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,663
Posted By tyronasauras
I believe the OEM spat design is correct. ...

I believe the OEM spat design is correct. Without increasing the front area and being set inward it moves some air from under to the outside. The air moves out at maybe a 60 degree angle, so it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-27-2014, 04:00 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
Sorry for the lack of updates, I spent Monday...

Sorry for the lack of updates, I spent Monday doing a dry run of taking the train and bus to Santa Monica from Orange County. About a 2.5 hour commute, but at least I can just sit and relax and sleep...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-25-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By Xist
So, you do not ask her approval if you do not...

So, you do not ask her approval if you do not think that she will notice? :)

"Hey, wasn't your bumper rounder?"

"No, I do not think so."

"Huh. Okay."
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-25-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
She has not seen it yet. I made sure to...

She has not seen it yet.

I made sure to finish the fiberglass first so that I can take it off the car before she came home from work.

I'll design it to make it easily removable.... Until I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-25-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
Rear wheel boat tail v2.0 and rear bumper...

Rear wheel boat tail v2.0 and rear bumper vertical spoilers

Made more progress today.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/jedikn1te/2013%20sti/20141124_102325.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-24-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By Fat Charlie
There isn't a good reason for the Twinkie, and...

There isn't a good reason for the Twinkie, and don't call him Shirley.

Besides, it was your idea:
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-22-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
Underneath the bumper, I've got small L brackets...

Underneath the bumper, I've got small L brackets that are double sided taped to the bumper with holes and speed nuts in them. I'll mount the bottom half to the L brackets.

I have similar brackets...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-22-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 122,024
Posted By jedi_sol
Rear wheel boat tail v2.0 and rear bumper...

Rear wheel boat tail v2.0 and rear bumper vertical spoilers

I decided to blend the rear wheel boat tail and bumper spoilers to one piece. I ran out of fiberglass to continue.

Will update on...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-20-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,439
Posted By Cobb
Tow it to ND, put a lean against it for towing...

Tow it to ND, put a lean against it for towing and wait for the owner to pay. When they dont, its YOURS!!!!!! :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-20-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,439
Posted By jedi_sol
it seems like ND is less strict about abandoned...

it seems like ND is less strict about abandoned vehicles.

since the rex is more than 7 hears old...the tags are expired...the vehicle can be removed immediately
...
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