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Forum: Aerodynamics 03-30-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 254
Posted By caillou
Making a Kangoo slippier

I've made a few mods to a Renault Kangoo ZE 33kWh

- Change tire from Michelin energy saver to Michelin e-primacy
inflate 2.9bar instead of 2.5
By far the change which improves the most ...

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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,236
Posted By freebeard
The problem starts with "People claim...". ...

The problem starts with "People claim...".

Reductio ad absurdum -- Monster trucks would get the best highway mileage.

Big could mean tall and narrow or short and wide. Weight could depend on...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-29-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,668
Posted By CigaR007
So I hit somewhat of a snag while looking at the...

So I hit somewhat of a snag while looking at the rear diffuser. The entire structure was slanted towards the rear. Newbie mistake, as I was mostly working at an angle, the car being on plastic ramps....
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-30-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 31,173
Posted By Blacktree
Hey guys, the video is up! I'm calling it...

Hey guys, the video is up! I'm calling it "motorcycle mirrors 2.0"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJi9kw4XBbA

Also, I think I may have gotten the mirrors upside-down. They're not marked left...
Forum: Success Stories 12-23-2022, 03:32 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 53,094
Posted By Nathan jones
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Forum: EcoModding Central 10-31-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,347
Posted By Ecky
After replacing the battery, plus adding the...

After replacing the battery, plus adding the hitch to the rear, the front of the car is a finger's width higher than the rear. I'm noodling over cutting off an eighth of a coil on the front springs,...
Forum: Success Stories 10-20-2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 53,094
Posted By Nathan jones
Replaced the not so great window replacment. ...

Replaced the not so great window replacment. Hole is for rear view camera. Still only 700g less than original. The new door at xmas should save 28kg so not such a time/gain this one. Should have...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-10-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,670
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink So it begins with my 2012 Scion iQ...

The world's first Toyota/Scion iQ with a single wheel trailer! Took awhile to build out my tow vehicle adapters so I could attach the single wheel trailer to it. I still have lots of work to do...
Forum: Success Stories 09-02-2022, 06:02 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 27,735
Posted By GreenTDI
I'm sure you have a point. But I need te mention...

I'm sure you have a point. But I need te mention that my car has been lowered for 'just' 2,5 inches so that's quite moderate. When we're looking at the advantages of (moderate) lowering, like a...
Forum: Success Stories 08-22-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 53,094
Posted By Nathan jones
Finally my new tiny torque wrench arrived 5-25mn...

Finally my new tiny torque wrench arrived 5-25mn to test the nuts and bolts, plus had half a day off so a 10 year late rub down, or hammer down and paint. I didn't choose pink it's red oxide paint....
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-15-2022, 05:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,038
Posted By serialk11r
Got it on Aliexpress. Paid 350 for 40Ah and a...

Got it on Aliexpress. Paid 350 for 40Ah and a 200A rated BMS.
Forum: Hybrids 06-28-2022, 01:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,856
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I wouldn't be surprised if you ultimately decide...

I wouldn't be surprised if you ultimately decide to keep a plywood undertray, instead of turning to fiberglass. Unless you find some resin which would be more suitable to the exposure to high...
Forum: Success Stories 06-27-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 53,094
Posted By Nathan jones
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Forum: Alternative Transportation 06-15-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,389
Posted By wdb
https://i0.wp.com/www.australiangeographic.com.au/...

https://i0.wp.com/www.australiangeographic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MJW2314web.jpg?resize=1536%2C849&ssl=1
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-07-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,815
Posted By Vekke
Cd 0,193...

Cd 0,193...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2022, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,325
Posted By Handsome Jack
Prius Aero Mods...

I have started making a few small modifications to my prius as I want to get on the hybrid top ten list :D I bought 4 pizza pans from dollar general and drilled some holes to attach them to the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-19-2022, 11:54 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 65,563
Posted By Phase
Cut out ABS sheets abd sanded edges to fit where...

Cut out ABS sheets abd sanded edges to fit where the old housing went. Got weather stripping too that’ll be the next install step

Will drill one hole in them to connect a mirror. So far it’s...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-14-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By Piwoslaw
@Postal - Have you noticed any FE impact since...

@Postal - Have you noticed any FE impact since applying the sticker?
I know it's only been 2 days, but the improvement should be large enough to see:p
Forum: Success Stories 04-30-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 53,094
Posted By Nathan jones
Also thanks to alexshock, I used finishing wax...

Also thanks to alexshock, I used finishing wax instead of carnuba, and pva which does a great job with epoxy casting and keeping the original paintwork in tact :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-25-2022, 12:06 AM
Replies: 854
Views: 65,563
Posted By Phase
Mock up rear diffuser with tape and poster board....

Mock up rear diffuser with tape and poster board. Obviously wouldn’t make a real one till I get the rear smooth under tray

Real one would be set at about 10 degree angle, give or take depending on...
Forum: Success Stories 04-09-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,951
Posted By ltwargssf
Finished up the floors today, hopefully, il be...

Finished up the floors today, hopefully, il be able to hit the 60mpg goal, I will report after a few fill-ups.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 31,173
Posted By Blacktree
I was originally going to use the same holes, but...

I was originally going to use the same holes, but it didn't pan out. So I drilled new ones. And that put the mirrors higher up than I originally planned. That's why they had to be angled for A-pillar...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-21-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,610
Posted By Piwoslaw
If only there were websites helping people build...

If only there were websites helping people build boat tails for less than 13M...:rolleyes:
Forum: Success Stories 03-20-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,951
Posted By ltwargssf
60 MPG Toyota Yaris

I do a lot of highway with my 2014 Yaris CE and I wasn't pleased with the stock mpg.

I started with a few small things but once I made my own custom undertray, results really started to show. Now...
Forum: Success Stories 02-19-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 76,790
Posted By Blacktree
I made the first eco-mod on the Prius. It's just...

I made the first eco-mod on the Prius. It's just a simple grille block, using pipe insulation from the hardware store. I'm too lazy to coast-down test it. But I do track fuel economy. If I notice a...
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