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Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-13-2017, 09:29 AM
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Views: 2,323
Posted By Fat Charlie
A used bike. :) Welcome!

A used bike. :)

Welcome!
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 10-21-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 131,470
Posted By skyking
The Derrick Barge ( DB ) I am engineering on has...

The Derrick Barge ( DB ) I am engineering on has a pair of Skagit deck winches with 2 stroke Detroit diesels. Does that count? :D
Forum: The Lounge 10-19-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 624,286
Posted By redpoint5
"Historically, the claim of consensus has been...

"Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled." -Michael Crichton

I often find the truth...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-19-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,502
Posted By Ecky
So, to put it a little differently, on low-grade...

So, to put it a little differently, on low-grade hills I will generally leave my car in 5th and climb it under high load, near peak BSFC, then shut the engine off and coast down the other side. This...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-18-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,502
Posted By Ecky
Exactly. Also, air resistance goes up...

Exactly. Also, air resistance goes up exponentially, and this method of pulse and glide allows you to maintain a nearly fixed speed.
Forum: The Lounge 10-18-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 624,286
Posted By oil pan 4
I'm surprised no one has brought up that it's...

I'm surprised no one has brought up that it's gotten so warm on mars water vapor clouds seen for the first time ever.
Kind of throws a wrench into the whole man made rapid global warming...
Forum: The Lounge 10-17-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 624,286
Posted By oil pan 4
Climate change does happen. There is absolutely...

Climate change does happen. There is absolutely no logical argument that it doesn't.
But there are those in power that won't let a natural phenomenon go to waste with out trying to exploit it for...
Forum: The Lounge 10-17-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 624,286
Posted By iveyjh
Oh, you mean what's going on right now.:eek:

Oh, you mean what's going on right now.:eek:
Forum: The Lounge 10-16-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 624,286
Posted By oil pan 4
Control and money, that's all it ever was about.

Control and money, that's all it ever was about.
Forum: The Lounge 10-16-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 624,286
Posted By oil pan 4
That seems to be the only constant with global...

That seems to be the only constant with global warming. Redistribution if wealth.
Since that is the only part that hasn't changed then you know that's all its really about.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-15-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,502
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
People confuse 'speed' with 'energy'. Unless...

People confuse 'speed' with 'energy'.

Unless the hill is so steep that you have to drop back gears or go into fuel enrichment, gaining momentum has the same cost on the flat, up hill and down...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 09-13-2017, 11:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,352
Posted By redpoint5
I'm not saying that fairings won't help, just...

I'm not saying that fairings won't help, just that a "2.5 mi each way with minor hills" commute should be easily doable by a reasonably healthy and able-bodied person. The extra wind resistance can...
Forum: The Lounge 08-24-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,265
Posted By freebeard
With three inches of play in the steering wheel....

With three inches of play in the steering wheel. :thumbup:

It focuses the mind wonderfully.
Forum: The Lounge 08-23-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,265
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
When you're drunk you're drunk for the whole...

When you're drunk you're drunk for the whole journey.

When you're distracted, it's only for a second (hopefully). Besides, if we went after distraction, 99% of the cars today would become illegal....
Forum: The Lounge 08-23-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,265
Posted By redpoint5
Well, the list shows distracted driving as #1....

Well, the list shows distracted driving as #1. Shouldn't the penalty for distracted driving be worse than DUI?

I haven't been hit by a drunk driver, but I have been hit by at least 1 distracted...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-12-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,562
Posted By Ecky
I've not found weight to have much impact in...

I've not found weight to have much impact in highway driving. Adding 600lbs to my 1800lb car doesn't even show up in the FCD once I'm up to speed.
Forum: The Lounge 07-27-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
Posted By TheEnemy
Forest Tax Rates - Wisconsin DNR...

Forest Tax Rates - Wisconsin DNR (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/forestlandowners/taxrates.html)

I think this is what they are talking about, $10/acre, in liew of property tax, I wonder if the property...
Forum: The Lounge 07-24-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
Posted By rmay635703
Wisconsin HWY J miles of wooded land cleared due to recreational tax

I've been noticing miles of lifelong forest land not only clear cut but all the roots and stumps pulled as well

Then a cover crop planted.

When I asked the land was owned by a farmer who was...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-30-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 53,926
Posted By Cobb
Too much nox generation. :eek:

Too much nox generation. :eek:
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 04-25-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 131,470
Posted By old jupiter
Any other 2-stroke lovers??

Raced outboard hydros many decades ago, have always liked 2-strokes for their simplicity while recognizing their drawbacks (although is it really a drawback to be able to pull in front of some snotty...
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