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Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,166
Posted By CigaR007
Arduino UNO-based Active Grille Block

I have been working on integrating an active grille into the fibreglass partial grille block.

I went the COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) route as to speed up the construction. The grille vane...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-23-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 768
Posted By ever_green
2019 Benz A250 project

my lease recently ended and I decided to keep the car, was originally planning on getting an SUV but with the gas prices... since the day I bought my A250 i never reset the trip meter and it has done...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-30-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,681
Posted By vianney
So, after a afternoon of testing with the...

So, after a afternoon of testing with the boat-tail:
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vianney-albums-env200+aero+mods-picture8966-boat-tail-side-view.jpeg

SCx shows an visible improvement, of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,681
Posted By vianney
and a pic of the boat tail structure (which is...

and a pic of the boat tail structure (which is fitted on the car by means of bike holder hooks)
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vianney-albums-env200+aero+mods-picture8958-boat-tail-structure.jpeg
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,681
Posted By vianney
here are some pics of w/o undertray ...

here are some pics of w/o undertray
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vianney-albums-env200+aero+mods-picture8960-underside-car-rear-quite-awful.jpeg
and with undertray. purpose of the undertray...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,681
Posted By vianney
eNV200 aero mods

Hi !

I am new to this forum, a few words about me:
French engineer working in satellites industry near Toulouse.

Recently bought an EV, Nissan eNV200 Evalia (40kwh) to drive all the family...
Forum: Success Stories 05-10-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
First tank of the season. Drove quietly, but...

First tank of the season. Drove quietly, but certainly not looking for record values.

948 km with 34,3 liters or 3,6l/100km = 65 MPG

I'm teaching my wife to get her driver's license this year,...
Forum: Success Stories 05-04-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
Winter has come to an end, a new hypermiling...

Winter has come to an end, a new hypermiling season has arrived. With an average consumption of 55 MPG this winter, it's only a little better than previous years - despite all the adjustements - but...
Forum: Introductions 11-19-2020, 04:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,478
Posted By Dizono
We made a steel frame welded to the original tail...

We made a steel frame welded to the original tail gate of the car:

https://i.imgur.com/HXVT3Cu.png

https://i.imgur.com/9KbPcWQ.jpg

We made cuts in the steel bars every 5 to 10 cm's with a...
Forum: Introductions 11-19-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,478
Posted By Dizono
So, finally an update on the Peugeot 106. We...

So, finally an update on the Peugeot 106.

We wanted to have all the mods complete before end of MOT, but the first Corona-wave made us miss that deadline. Therefor we had to MOT the car. Although...
Forum: Success Stories 11-16-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
I did a 69 mile back and forth trip yesterday...

I did a 69 mile back and forth trip yesterday (city traffic, country roads and 60% highway) and scored an average of 56 MPG or 4.2l/100km.
Nothing special you would think but the weather conditions...
Forum: Success Stories 11-09-2020, 04:32 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
It's true that winter tires are bad for FE, but...

It's true that winter tires are bad for FE, but you get more safety in return. I'm only changing my wheels when they predict severe winter weather for a long time. But in Germany it's mandatory...
Forum: Success Stories 11-08-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
It doesn't look like FE has worsened. It's even...

It doesn't look like FE has worsened. It's even easier to get good mileages with a smoother/faster driving style. Before, for a quick overtake, I had to downshift and revving the engine up to 4000...
Forum: Success Stories 11-02-2020, 04:02 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
The TDI has been given a power boost. The numbers...

The TDI has been given a power boost. The numbers are 102 hp at 3800 rpm and 237 Nm (175 lb-ft) at 2300 rpm. OK, it will never be an HP monster, but the power delivery has improved throughout the...
Forum: Success Stories 10-27-2020, 04:19 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
I will update any progress (or decline) in FE....

I will update any progress (or decline) in FE. What is certain is that it will drive a lot better. It will be done by a VAG specialist, called VAGtechniek. They only work on TDI's and have a good...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-14-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 35,294
Posted By CigaR007
Lower fascia air curtain

It has been raining for the past few days so I decided to start building a tentative wheel air curtain.

https://i.ibb.co/GnmHR06/air-curtain.png (https://ibb.co/LYKN18F)

The lower fascia foam...
Forum: Success Stories 10-02-2020, 04:44 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
Things are going fast now. The car has been...

Things are going fast now. The car has been lowered yesterday by 4 cm (or ~1.5 inch) with H&R springs and all wheels are aligned. The wheel arches are nicely filled now. Less wind under the car and a...
Forum: Success Stories 09-26-2020, 04:40 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 31,678
Posted By GreenTDI
I put the new wheels on this week. The 15 inch...

I put the new wheels on this week. The 15 inch forged Audi rims with 175/65 Dunlop Fastresponse tires, which is roughly 3% taller, 11% narrower and 20% lighter than the previous set. First...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-24-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,790
Posted By Nautilus
Thank you, Sir The experiments on Autospeed...

Thank you, Sir

The experiments on Autospeed gave me the right info to solve a very annoying problem, which comes directly from VW design: the engine bay of the 1.8T is murderously hot.

The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-17-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 32,116
Posted By Trekintosh
Um hello. I actually own this car as of two...

Um hello. I actually own this car as of two Mondays ago. I’m sure this forum has some kind of no-necromancy rule but this thread shows up when you try to google 100mpg metro, so hopefully by...
Forum: Introductions 03-04-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,478
Posted By Dizono
There we go, pic of the updated rear as well! ...

There we go, pic of the updated rear as well!

https://i.imgur.com/8J2J6Ay.jpg

Besides the camera mirrors, all the adjustments seem to be within the limits of the law and re-inspection by local...
Forum: Introductions 03-02-2020, 04:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,478
Posted By Dizono
Thanks for the help and info! Small update: ...

Thanks for the help and info!

Small update:

we've completed the front of the car as well, a nice airdam with the front of the undersection closed as well. We've also finalised our camera...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-08-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 88,444
Posted By funkhoss
94 Caprice Wagon project--now 50.55 MPG with "3/4 ton" drivetrain/suspension

I know it’s been awhile (over three years) since the last update on this project, but I thought I’d go ahead and report on the changes I’ve been slowly making.

In short: the car is now...
Forum: Introductions 01-05-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,478
Posted By Dizono
We've thought about that, but a computional fluid...

We've thought about that, but a computional fluid dynamics model suggests that a further extension has only minimal gains. So Wunibald Kamm was right :D

https://i.imgur.com/dy9SuTh.jpg
...
Forum: Introductions 01-03-2020, 04:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,478
Posted By Dizono
The Dutch 100MPG(?) Peugeot 106

Hi All,

Years ago I stumbled upon this website and the idea of eco tuning a car stuck. Together with a friend, we finally found a good reason to do it. For a major Dutch magazine, we're...
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