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Forum: EcoModding Central 10-14-2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,220
Posted By Vman455
UPDATE: Done!

Leveled them out at 25 feet:
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b480/thenumberkramit/Prius/20151013_221001_zpsm7bynwzx.jpg

The difference between these and the drop-in LEDs is amazing. Where the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-30-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By BabyDiesel
A bittersweet, yet fitting ending to an...

A bittersweet, yet fitting ending to an incredible thread and machine. You have been a blessing to us Daniel! I'm very thankful that you were able to sell it so you can forge ahead with life and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,537
Posted By brucepick
I did similar in my Accord. LED headlights,...

I did similar in my Accord. LED headlights, brake lights (except the center one) and corner lights. Big reduction in amps draw. Thumbs up.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 28,943
Posted By The donkey CRX
Hi BD, I used some 3/8"X3/8" "D" shaped rubber...

Hi BD, I used some 3/8"X3/8" "D" shaped rubber molding I got on E-Bay to fill the gaps on the sides and front of the hood and also around the headlights.

...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2015, 06:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,537
Posted By markweatherill
That is significant! Headlights especially. ...

That is significant! Headlights especially.
Arguably taking your foot off the brake and engaging the parking brake would save a little bit extra. :-)
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2015, 02:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,537
Posted By oil pan 4
Amp draw before and after LED.

1978 to 1991 9th gen chevy/GMC suburban and pickups with the same lighting scheme.

OE running lights draw 3.75 amps.
OE brake lights draw an additional 3.5 amps.
OE halogen low beams soak up 10...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-24-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By BabyDiesel
Funny you mention that... I'll be out in...

Funny you mention that... I'll be out in Charlotte sometime soon with work :) I'll have to take you up on that offer!
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-23-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By BabyDiesel
Daniel, I've been meaning to ask you if you could...

Daniel, I've been meaning to ask you if you could do coastdown testing to determine your VX's coefficient of dragand coefficient of rolling resistance. I have always wanted to know how effective your...
Forum: For Sale 09-21-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,951
Posted By MetroMPG
Bummer ! Hope it stays in the EM family. ...

Bummer ! Hope it stays in the EM family.

What's going to replace it?
Forum: For Sale 09-21-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,951
Posted By user removed
Most important is this car is probably as rust...

Most important is this car is probably as rust free as you could possibly expect (I'm assuming).

regards
mech
Forum: For Sale 09-20-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,951
Posted By spacemanspif
Such a shame to see a car built with so much love...

Such a shame to see a car built with so much love to up for sale. Good luck with the sale, if I had the money I'd be on my way down to NC tomorrow. This might be a good grab for babydiesel or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-18-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By whatmaycome14
LOL! That's great! You think like I do... KNOW...

LOL! That's great! You think like I do... KNOW YOUR CAR and BE PREPARED. :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-17-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By jedi_sol
Oh c'mon! ...

Oh c'mon!
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m65/jedikn1te/5744839_1.jpg (http://s101.photobucket.com/user/jedikn1te/media/5744839_1.jpg.html)
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-17-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,598
Posted By The donkey CRX
adjustable grill block shutters

Here is how the shutters look both opened and closed.


http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab119/jesharber1/DSCN0523_zps5jfp5paf.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-17-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,598
Posted By The donkey CRX
Adjustable grill block

Here are some pictures of how I constructed the adjustable grill block for the Insight. On the VX's I had almost 6 inches of gap between the grill and the radiator to fit the shutters and the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-16-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,598
Posted By The donkey CRX
Here are some pictures of The Walrus. It is one...

Here are some pictures of The Walrus. It is one of those "rare" gray colored ones. I like the color but know from experience that other drivers don't always "see" gray colored cars, so I have added...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 53,598
Posted By The donkey CRX
02 G1 Insight with many ecomods- 999.6 mile tank @ 105 MPG

I am starting a new thread to document the build of our 2002 G1 Honda Insight. This car came to us with 120,000 miles and included a Mike Dabrowski MIMA/PIMA system that allows manual control of the ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-12-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By Baltothewolf
Lol! You going to remove it now that you passed?

Lol! You going to remove it now that you passed?
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-06-2015, 01:09 AM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By vrmouseyd15b
"Show plate" haha that will look cool! All your...

"Show plate" haha that will look cool! All your hard work looks beautiful, I'm glad it was well received at the show.

Thanks,
Victor
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-05-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By The donkey CRX
Great story OG, thanks for spreading the word...

Great story OG, thanks for spreading the word about our community of Ecomodders!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-05-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By California98Civic
Great story... and I gotta go check out your...

Great story... and I gotta go check out your thread on honda-tech... have they been supportive, I wonder?
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-30-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,220
Posted By Vman455
These are in a legal "gray area," as far as I can...

These are in a legal "gray area," as far as I can tell. If you read the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards code, section 108, there are all sorts of testing requirements and certifications for...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-28-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,220
Posted By Vman455
2015 Murano LED retrofit into 2013 Prius

As I've mentioned in the various LED headlight threads that have popped up over the last several months here, I've been using drop-in H11 LED bulbs off ebay for ~18 months now as an experiment....
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-28-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,705
Posted By Daox
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-22-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,791
Posted By brucepick
Thanks all, for your input. I ordered the...

Thanks all, for your input.

I ordered the kit.
I'll post back once it's installed, with photos of the beam pattern.

My primary aim here is to reduce amps draw on my alternator-deleted,...
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