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Forum: Introductions 06-06-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By Arragonis
I think the 40k change is for the gearbox Audi...

I think the 40k change is for the gearbox Audi called multitronic.

The tip is a conventional auto and yes Vag had them as sealed for life, which is obviously bollocks.

You have a good handle...
Forum: Introductions 06-06-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By Arragonis
Hi. Looks nice and the history seems...

Hi.

Looks nice and the history seems complete.

One niggle for me would be trans fluid maybe needs doing. VW charge tons for the fluid they use but cheaper compatible alternatives are...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,322
Posted By arcosine
The weight inertia is not as important as some...

The weight inertia is not as important as some claim, the bigger tires turn slower, and the engine turns slower. Besides you have a hybrid, the inertia energy is recovered.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,322
Posted By user removed
The weight of the wheel is not nearly important...

The weight of the wheel is not nearly important as the width of the tread. I doubt if going wider is going to help mileage. Thinking about picking up 155/80/13s for the Sentra.
Kumhos for $204 total...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,322
Posted By arcosine
I put 205/70R15 tires on my Saturn, stock was...

I put 205/70R15 tires on my Saturn, stock was 175/70R14 or 185/65R15. 11% larger diameter. Biggest thing is the brake pedal force, with 600 lbs loaded in the car there is not enough braking to stop...
Forum: Success Stories 08-24-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 30,806
Posted By cowmeat
With my gas savings, I bought this! (2000 Honda Insight)

I've driven the Black Widow for over two years now, and every month I sat aside the gas savings as a car fund. Yesterday I was able to pay cash for a 2000 Insight, with enough in the fund still to do...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2014, 04:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,537
Posted By crz650
How quiet are they? I read some reviews and some...

How quiet are they? I read some reviews and some people say they are really noise and others say they are quiet
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-23-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,537
Posted By California98Civic
Wait. I have 13" VX wheels. I bought 175/70-R13...

Wait. I have 13" VX wheels. I bought 175/70-R13 Michelin Defender low rolling resistance tires for them just last year. Tires are great. Love em. But I did a bit of research on other wheel options in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-17-2014, 02:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,740
Posted By theaveng
Hypermiling tech that damages car parts

There are some techniques I think are a bad idea:

- forced autostop because it wears-out the ignition switch
- to neutral & then back in gear, because it wears-out the clutch faster
- "death...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-16-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,346
Posted By aerohead
3.5-yrs

It's a great way to go.And for urban warfare they're easily removed for parking ease.
We'll lament the loss of your boat tail,but relish in the knowledge that we had 3.5 years of it.Thanks mucho!:D
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-16-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,346
Posted By aerohead
Receiver-hitch boat tail

Here is a rendering from back in 2004.
The Stowaway II offered the elongation which would allow boat-tailing,and there would be the utility of additional cargo space without resorting to a roof rack...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-16-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,520
Posted By sully06
The only reason I say that is because I put those...

The only reason I say that is because I put those on my ex's car and we did see an increase in mpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-16-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,520
Posted By CapriRacer
Well, the Michelin Defender has a UTQG rating of...

Well, the Michelin Defender has a UTQG rating of 820 A B, so the RR could actually be worse than the Continental Pure Contact.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-14-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,520
Posted By sully06
Tire and wheel update after 8500 miles

I have seen no discernible difference in mpg.

Old tires and wheels were 14 steel wheels(smooth wheel covers) with 195/70 goodyear viva 2 close to the end of their life at 50 psi

New tire and...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-14-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By kafer65
I've got a sweet tooth for the Mich Energy...

I've got a sweet tooth for the Mich Energy savers. They will be replacing my Yokos which are $200/ea. on tire rack I noticed.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-14-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By 2000mc
looking only at mpg, i still like the michelin...

looking only at mpg, i still like the michelin energy saver, but its $130ea
then the ecopia for $105
but you can get a fuel max for only $89 which i think will win the total cost game

taking...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-14-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By TexasCotton
bridgestone ecopia

bridgestone ecopia
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-14-2014, 02:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,254
Posted By 2000mc
most likely, but if i was on the fence about...

most likely, but if i was on the fence about tires, finding out one option was from a run 5 1/2 years ago would sway me
Forum: For Sale 08-10-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,119
Posted By user removed
You can check odometer tampering in VA using the...

You can check odometer tampering in VA using the inspection sticker reciepts. If a dealer sells you a car with a tampered odometer the penalty is3 times the purchase price plus your legal costs.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-10-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,183
Posted By dirtydave
any car you can get for $500 and get 40+ MPG from.

any car you can get for $500 and get 40+ MPG from.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-09-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,183
Posted By fusion210
I picked the Matrix (and Vibe!) because of it's...

I picked the Matrix (and Vibe!) because of it's outstanding (compared to almost the whole list) crash test scores, available manual transmission and cargo room.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-09-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,183
Posted By cowmeat
For the price of one of those, I could buy a...

For the price of one of those, I could buy a fleet Festivas with enough money left over for a lifetime supply of gas!

If you're going for the most bang for your ecomodding buck, the humble Festiva...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-07-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 45,293
Posted By CapriRacer
Allow me to confirm that there are detail...

Allow me to confirm that there are detail differences in the construction that affect the wear characteristics. That is why I have been arguing that you can't generalize that tires run at elevated...
Forum: The Lounge 08-05-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,765
Posted By Cobb
I think we should adopt the German laws. If you...

I think we should adopt the German laws. If you want to speed go in the left lane with your left turn signal on. They are already starting to ticket the left lane hogs who go slower than the flow of...
Forum: The Lounge 08-05-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,765
Posted By user removed
Wifes father was in his mid 80s. Cop stopped him...

Wifes father was in his mid 80s. Cop stopped him for speeding. He told the cop he was trying to get home because he had to go #2. Cop told him it wouldn't take that long to write the ticket. Her dad...
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