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Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,295
Posted By JockoT
The Toyota Matrix was never available in Europe....

The Toyota Matrix was never available in Europe. 6th gear here tends to be an overdrive. Must hark back to the days when classier cars would be fitted with a separate Laycock de Normanville overdrive...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-19-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 43,741
Posted By Fingie
"Nothing is more permanent than a temporary...

"Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution" :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-21-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 43,741
Posted By Fingie
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/Finngineer...

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/Finngineer/Risuhaulin_zpsc6xhphbz.jpg

Who even needs a pickup?

Mileage has been better, overinflating tyres helped the most in my mpg. Oh, and slowing...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-21-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 43,741
Posted By Fingie
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/Finngineer...

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/Finngineer/hubcaps_zps9papgqw5.jpg

Bought hubcaps for 5€ for a sale at a hardware store. Bargain much :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-21-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 43,741
Posted By Fingie
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/Finngineer...

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss12/Finngineer/Ladapic_zpsjlkvmhfr.jpg

My lada in the spring :3

note the upper grille blocked off. (and bumper guards, makes parking easier ROFL

i also...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-17-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,013
Posted By Fingie
i've thought about deleting my rear wiper anyway,...

i've thought about deleting my rear wiper anyway, but leave the sprayer and turn the nozzle backwards. Let it spray some red dyed-water :D

non-sticking, of course.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-15-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,013
Posted By ksa8907
Move your rear mirror up so you can't see them,...

Move your rear mirror up so you can't see them, out of sight out of mind.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-12-2017, 05:05 AM
Replies: 916
Views: 177,004
Posted By RedDevil
Not much of a death wobble when it is powered by...

Not much of a death wobble when it is powered by Weetabix.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-28-2017, 11:17 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 43,741
Posted By ThermionicScott
I learned about those a couple days ago on...

I learned about those a couple days ago on Jalopnik: What It's Like To Drive The Greatest Soviet Car Of All Time...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-09-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 23,596
Posted By Hersbird
Give incentives and training to the drivers,...

Give incentives and training to the drivers, mainly let them know they can shut the dam thing off every time they exit the seat. Aero the trucks. I think Cummins already does everything possible...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 12-16-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 32,973
Posted By ThermionicScott
Right? And it's not a new thing. ...

Right? And it's not a new thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZAZ_xu0DCg

Fortunately for me, people in and around my area don't seem to get too annoyed at the guy hanging out in the right...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 11-21-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,031
Posted By MetroMPG
First winner - Frank Lee

2391 posts were made in the first contest period (from post id 525024 - 527415).

Randomly selected was post #526333 using Random.org. (https://www.random.org/)

And that post belongs to Frank...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-31-2016, 02:41 AM
Replies: 916
Views: 177,004
Posted By Frank Lee
Actually that pop-up slide-out van camper is a...

Actually that pop-up slide-out van camper is a very aero solution.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 10-24-2016, 06:20 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 24,286
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
They say you go blind from doing this :thumbup: ...

They say you go blind from doing this :thumbup:

I can get any % change in fuel trims on any vehicle I want and run at stoich by changing the injector size...

Cold start without fuel injectors -...
Forum: Success Stories 10-24-2016, 05:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,223
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
I used to swear by it too, but that was in the...

I used to swear by it too, but that was in the days when a 1600cc engine making 140hp would do 150,000km between rebuilds (the old ford crossflow in escorts). Now, materials, production quality and...
Forum: Success Stories 10-24-2016, 04:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,223
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Yep. You dad has been lucky, and probably has an...

Yep. You dad has been lucky, and probably has an engine that is in good condition. I am a believer in using the correct oil with few additives that are not "designed in".

Simon
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 10-20-2016, 01:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,031
Posted By Xist
My ten+ posts:...

My ten+ posts: https://ohioriders.net/uploads/monthly_2016_05/P4250007.jpg.dc624e6815a5866869918685cd340d93.jpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-23-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,773
Posted By LittleBlackDuck
Pletby, I dont disagree with your premise that...

Pletby, I dont disagree with your premise that most of us will be more attentive than Joe Public, but SOME of the modifications put forward are downright irresponsible in my opinion.

Having said...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-27-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By aerohead
vena contracta

The drag of a flat plate opening will be akin to a flat plate (Cd 1.11),with massive flow separation which actually chokes off the airflow within the passageway,(known in fluid mechanics as a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-25-2016, 05:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,386
Posted By kurzer
DIY engine stop/start, with clutch + throttle switch restart

thats what i did twice. the first attempt was a Daihatsu Move. Manuell ignition kill switch. restart when clutch and throttle are pressed the same time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nYAJcBx3Dc...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-22-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 916
Views: 177,004
Posted By ChopStix
Wow, that door setup is pretty amazing. I have...

Wow, that door setup is pretty amazing. I have about a million uses for a truck like that.
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-22-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By NeilBlanchard
The slots you have are fairly narrow - this will...

The slots you have are fairly narrow - this will seal them off (effectively) above a certain speed. I would try doing a block that has a single opening. And if you can, prevent air that comes...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-19-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 842
Posted By gil
Arduino controlled grill vent with Vaccume Actuator.

I have been thinking of implementing a automatic grill vent for my Subaru for some time now. I have finally goten the ball rolling and have some aspects of it figured out. I'm going to use an arduino...
Forum: Saving@Home 07-10-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,549
Posted By freebeard
It's funny because it's true. My utility...

It's funny because it's true.

My utility company offers electricity at 5.27˘ per kilowatt-hour and still has an energy efficiency office, that offers year-over-year reviews and probably some...
Forum: Saving@Home 07-10-2016, 05:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,549
Posted By redpoint5
Energy is cheap in the U.S., and we don't like to...

Energy is cheap in the U.S., and we don't like to think about the future. 2 things that work against an efficiency mindset.

If energy were expensive, and we knew we would eventually have to work...
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