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Forum: For Sale 01-27-2022, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 249,187
Posted By hayden55
Those gen 2 Priuses look to be a really good...

Those gen 2 Priuses look to be a really good beater for people who know how to work on cars. Slap in a frankenstein battery for cheap and you would have probably the cheapest dd possible.
Forum: For Sale 01-10-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 249,187
Posted By freebeard
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-album...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture7298-buick-headlights.jpg...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-23-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,143
Posted By MetroMPG
Guess who's a teenager now: Happy 13th birthday to EcoModder! (Win a ScanGauge!)

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29835&stc=1&d=1608770566
(Original photo: Royal Broil (https://www.flickr.com/photos/royal_broil/495692782); candles: Bootique Illustration...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-01-2020, 04:19 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,903
Posted By oil pan 4
It's a travesty this has only been viewed 110k...

It's a travesty this has only been viewed 110k times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM72NtXxyLs
Forum: For Sale 10-28-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,248
Posted By cowmeat
900 for a dead one is way too much IMO My...

900 for a dead one is way too much IMO

My son can't even get two grand for his Insight with everything functioning.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-05-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,394
Posted By owly
Fuel is Fuel.... An alternative view to economy

....... I look at fuel efficiency a bit more broadly than just gas mileage............. About 80% of the energy in a gallon of gasoline goes out as waste heat...... and we cannot improve much on...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-15-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,157
Posted By arcosine
Change your oil. My saturn failed and I changed...

Change your oil. My saturn failed and I changed the oil and it passed. Lots of HC in old oil.

Use a nickle electrode to weld cast iron. Epoxy wont work.
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-09-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 522,361
Posted By Fat Charlie
New car, not a crossover... ...

New car, not a crossover...

https://a.wattpad.com/useravatar/chloeunicorn2006.128.546731.jpg
Forum: Hybrids 02-25-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,971
Posted By S Keith
I personally own one of these and have observed a...

I personally own one of these and have observed a 40% degradation in usable capacity since June, 2018. Additionally, they have horribly inconsistent internal resistance (IR) due to shoddy...
Forum: For Sale 02-09-2019, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 249,187
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Before seriously looking at buying a used Prius,...

Before seriously looking at buying a used Prius, especially an older one, I would highly recommend doing some extensive research on them on PriusChat.com

Here are some links for starters:...
Forum: For Sale 12-31-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,300
Posted By Xist
2005 Prius with 160,000 miles for sale for $1,950 in Chandler, AZ

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/6784161265.html

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25340&stc=1&d=1546312614
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Forum: For Sale 12-27-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 18,324
Posted By MetroMPG
Holy cow, no way. My "beater radius" rule is 50...

Holy cow, no way. My "beater radius" rule is 50 km = 30 miles.

I broke the rule and went 400 km / 240 mi. round trip for my current Metro winter beater, and it's still debatable whether that...
Forum: Introductions 12-24-2018, 02:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,770
Posted By smurfbus
Some background. My previous car (had it for...

Some background. My previous car (had it for 14yrs) B5 Audi S4 2.7t broke several times last fall so I sold it for spares. I had already got the ecobug with it but could not get it to really shine...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-13-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 49,876
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
I guess fate meant it that I am to bypass the...

I guess fate meant it that I am to bypass the battery earlier than expected!

Drove the Insight for exactly 70 miles today. After the first 10 miles the IMA light came on, and stayed on after...
Forum: Introductions 12-06-2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,552
Posted By TDFbound
Yep, hit I-40 after getting lost and heading...

Yep, hit I-40 after getting lost and heading through various wilderness areas and national forest lands. I recorded the whole trip with my GPS watch I use for running and hiking- here's a link to...
Forum: Introductions 11-25-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,552
Posted By TDFbound
Thank you! I'll be learning as I go with this...

Thank you! I'll be learning as I go with this project, but I have high expectations (hopefully not unrealistic) for myself and the end result. I'm hoping that if I make an attempt to not rush it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-23-2018, 03:02 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,325
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
We let the car idle longer and took it for a...

We let the car idle longer and took it for a longer test drive, and the ticking "sewing machine noise" grew much quieter. We're going to have the valves adjusted just to be sure, but for $1500 it was...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-22-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 49,876
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
2006 Honda Insight MT Build Thread

It's official! After months of searching I finally scored an Insight.

It's a 2006 manual transmission (with AC), red, with 254K miles on it. Car has been regularly maintained and runs well. In...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-29-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 107,753
Posted By Ecky
One of the many things I like about the Insight...

One of the many things I like about the Insight is its bottomless hatch.

-Six 8' 2x2's
-Three sheets of 12' galvanized roofing
-One 12' center cap for galvanized roofing
-Two large tool bags...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-22-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 12,325
Posted By Ecky
I'm not certain that a CEL breaks lean burn in...

I'm not certain that a CEL breaks lean burn in the HCH1. It certainly doesn't in the G1 Insight.

When the battery goes, you're looking at ~$1000 for a rebuilt one which would probably be good for...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-09-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 16,866
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
What is the use of good fuel economy if nobody...

What is the use of good fuel economy if nobody can breathe or see where they are going? :confused: That's right, we will save more fuel :eek: but fill the atmosphere with carcinogenic soot particles...
Forum: Hybrids 05-01-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,831
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
In spite of the higher battery failure rate, they...

In spite of the higher battery failure rate, they have an advantage since they can still get driven, while a Prius wouldn't.
Forum: Hybrids 05-01-2014, 12:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,831
Posted By MetroMPG
Parents just bought 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid... against my advice. Hmm.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14948&stc=1&d=1398952967

Small car hankerin'

A couple of weeks ago, my dad decided it was time to get rid of their 15 year old V6 Camry. ...
Forum: Introductions 04-26-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,682
Posted By jumper
Hi there... good to hare from a X-Tennessee boy....

Hi there... good to hare from a X-Tennessee boy. I live in Jackson. Moved here 2 years ago from Alamo. Glad to hear about your project. Hope you have a great time working on it. :thumbup:
Forum: Introductions 04-25-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By NachtRitter
Hi whaemmel... welcome to the site! I know what...

Hi whaemmel... welcome to the site! I know what you mean about smog law purgatory... selling my VX because the manifold's cracked and I can't find a replacement.

Would love to see some pics if...
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