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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-13-2019, 07:33 PM
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Posted By redpoint5
The car automatically cuts fuel when you leave it...

The car automatically cuts fuel when you leave it in gear and coast, even with it "on". Your momentum turns the engine even though no fuel is being injected, and the accessories such as the power...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,525
Posted By aerohead
most modders

I second the motion on following MetroMPG's cardboard and duct tape rapid prototyping.
A receiver hitch cargo carrier,or lashed-on bicycle carrier can support a mockup of a tail for testing.
A...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,525
Posted By Vman455
There are a number of ways you can do it. My most...

There are a number of ways you can do it. My most recent tail was a foamboard/fiberglass composite, spaced out on a cargo box hitch mount so I could still open the hatch:
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,525
Posted By Joenavy85
Most on here (that I've seen at least) are made...

Most on here (that I've seen at least) are made of coroplast (corrogated plastic, think cardboard box material design, but plastic) sheets, usually with a coroplast "frame" underneath. Coroplast is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,525
Posted By Angel And The Wolf
Hitch receiver, Removable, and light cargo:

Hitch receiver, Removable, and light cargo:
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-18-2018, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,525
Posted By Ecky
How much it helps will depend very much on the...

How much it helps will depend very much on the speed you're driving. At lower speeds it won't help at all. At highway speeds you can expect a realistic 10-20% with a well made tail. On the flip side,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,144
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
California98Civic set up some sort of extra...

California98Civic set up some sort of extra vacuum to keep more braking potential available during EOC (engine off coasting) with his kill switch. Might be worth a read.

If you keep it in lower...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,144
Posted By JRMichler
Heed what RedDevil said, it's good advice. ...

Heed what RedDevil said, it's good advice.

You should not need the additional deep cycle battery if you put on a trickle charger every night. If the stock battery fails, replace with an Odyssey...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2018, 05:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,144
Posted By RedDevil
Welcome! Judging by your own MPG assessment,...

Welcome!

Judging by your own MPG assessment, you're doing quite well already, which shows you're willing to learn as otherwise you probably wouldn't get there doing deliveries in a hilly area and...
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