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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-30-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,264
Posted By aerohead
' Corvettes '

I've not seen, nor heard of any Corvettes modified for efficiency in 45-years.
We have a local North Texas Corvette Club called the 'Glass Menagerie' by members.
Other than 'hop-ups', they maintain...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2023, 04:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,264
Posted By Ecky
I'm unaware of any (active) Vette owners on here,...

I'm unaware of any (active) Vette owners on here, but I'll follow this thread regardless.

My experience has been that in a lightweight and aerodynamic vehicle, a big engine will not be that much...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-25-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,714
Posted By JRMichler
The 1975 Corvette base engine was rated 165 hp,...

The 1975 Corvette base engine was rated 165 hp, and that was sufficient at the time. The base 4 cylinder engine in my 2006 Canyon was rated 175 hp and was available with a 5 speed MT. The C5...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-24-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,714
Posted By Piotrsko
Hard to overcome the need to stomp the pedal to...

Hard to overcome the need to stomp the pedal to the floor in a vette. If you can avoid that, lots of mods aero or engine economy improvements
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2023, 04:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,264
Posted By freebeard
Never had one, but Corvette has a history of...

Never had one, but Corvette has a history of shooting brake conversions.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e5/ff/0b/e5ff0b719edbc5287c7aada0b1430e53--corvette-c-yellow-corvette.jpg...
Forum: Success Stories 10-07-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,758
Posted By Ecky
90mpg @ 65mph

Drove to sell some things today. On the way home, 26 miles, I averaged over 90mpg, with a target speed of 65. At times I was up to 70, and there were a few areas where I was doing 55.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-10-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By aerohead
taper

For 3-dimensional flow,this 1981 VW 'Flow' body,by Buchheim et al. has the most extreme curvature which will still prevent separation....
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-23-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,406
Posted By Hersbird
You don't even know 5% of the process, but will...

You don't even know 5% of the process, but will put your faith in others and make claims of 99% that those who know the most wouldn't even claim. Now that's what I call faith in something.

So...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-20-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,969
Posted By CapriRacer
One of the problems facing those who want to...

One of the problems facing those who want to change tire size in order to get better fuel economy is that a tire's rolling resistance is more tied to the materials the tire is made out of (about a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-07-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By Ecky
The ROI won't be good, that's for sure, but it...

The ROI won't be good, that's for sure, but it looks neat. I'm enjoying reading this thread.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-07-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By Frank Lee
OK I'm not trying to be a jerk but turn signal...

OK I'm not trying to be a jerk but turn signal electrical load? Not much potential saving there. Running lights- yeah. :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-03-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By Daox
If you're interested, I made a vacuum gauge pod...

If you're interested, I made a vacuum gauge pod for my Metro. I later added a voltmeter to it. It got mounted by one of the screws that holds the dash bezel in. If you're interested in it, PM me...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-03-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
If you had only one wheel off the ground, the...

If you had only one wheel off the ground, the math says 3.5198. Which is pretty close to 3.52!
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-03-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
I got one of these little LED volt meters on...

I got one of these little LED volt meters on eBay. I think they're under $2. They fit just about anywhere!

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20812&stc=1&d=1478173799
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-01-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,643
Posted By aerostealth
100 MPH and 100 MPGe

Here is a link to my new blog at EV World posted yesterday. Phil Knox helped me write it.

100 MPH and 100 MPG (http://evworld.com/blogs.cfm?blogid=1395)
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-24-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,191
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink New rear diffuser completed! ...

New rear diffuser completed!
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/BZP2/Aerodynamics/20161024_155348_zpsedea9ult.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-23-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By freebeard
Another solution might be a clear plastic strip...

Another solution might be a clear plastic strip added to the existing taillight. It should reach as far forward as the gas flap door, and would be a dirt catcher. Quoting aerohead:
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-22-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By freebeard
The tail lights are always a problem. What would...

The tail lights are always a problem. What would you think of getting some taillights off a late model Volvo station wagon, those half-crescent ones?

I think if you aligned the bottom to the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-22-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,966
Posted By aerohead
Flowillustrator

I'm personally not comfortable with the capabilities of this particular CFD technology and view the accuracy of it's predictions with suspicion.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-22-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,966
Posted By paconassa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTHVg0nID3s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTHVg0nID3s
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-15-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,210
Posted By Ecky
Really hit home how big an impact aerodynamics has

Sorry for the long thread title, but I feel this best describes how I'm feeling after driving home with 8 tires, some backpacks and a laundry hamper in the back of my car today.

I drove around an...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-08-2016, 02:28 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
Some Metros had the red center panel too.

Some Metros had the red center panel too.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-08-2016, 01:28 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By me and my metro
You should be able to find a Swift center panel,...

You should be able to find a Swift center panel, they are red and can be lit for extra brake http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/me-and-my-metro/Untitled-4.jpg...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-01-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,912
Posted By compdrag
Upper Grill Block EP3

So I saw the idea of grill blocks with the really thin cutting boards, well I couldn't source any locally. So I went to the dollar store, and scored something else. A plastic basket. I bought two...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-28-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,637
Posted By me and my metro
91 Swift ga had short tires on 14" rims, they are...

91 Swift ga had short tires on 14" rims, they are very close to the diameter of your factory 12" tires on your Metro that is why your speed is reading correctly. If you put taller tires on your car...
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