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Forum: The Lounge 03-08-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,475
Posted By Isaac Zachary
I wonder how far it will go. Or will Americans...

I wonder how far it will go. Or will Americans just complain but keep paying for fuel and their life style trucks at any cost?

The thing is that good alternatives aren't ever sold in the USA....
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,722
Posted By MeteorGray
My fuel-burning also has been cut to virtually...

My fuel-burning also has been cut to virtually nothing, thanks to the infected bat the Chinese Commies dropped in the punch bowl at the 2019 Christmas party.

But I did one ecomodding thing that...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,305
Posted By redpoint5
My post sounded critical, but I was in entire...

My post sounded critical, but I was in entire agreement with everything you stated. Some people are willing to put in more effort, but most want the quick fixes, and on most car forums, people are...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-09-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,437
Posted By aerohead
1259-Watts

Somewhere, maybe some book on human factors, they mentioned that top athletes can momentarily generate around 2- horsepower ( 1,491- Watts ), so your numbers certainly reflect the real world!...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-24-2021, 03:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,394
Posted By freebeard
My recommendation would be the rear axle from a...

My recommendation would be the rear axle from a Lexus LX400h or Toyota Highlander. Here's mine (on the right).
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-23-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,497
Posted By freebeard
Capital A makes it a proper noun. I...

Capital A makes it a proper noun.

I recommend not spinning out on an onramp. I just missed sitting backward and motionless in the right lane. :eek: (d*mn terminal oversteer on black ice)
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-23-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,497
Posted By freebeard
This is an important point. Especially, I...

This is an important point. Especially, I presume, on the Autobahn.
Forum: Success Stories 05-27-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 42,984
Posted By MetroMPG
Autobahnschleicher - you could do it either way. ...

Autobahnschleicher - you could do it either way.


Daox set up his Mirage to feed the alternator ~15 V via a DC-DC converter, which effectively turns the alternator off to reduce engine load &...
Forum: Success Stories 05-26-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 42,984
Posted By MetroMPG
personal best Mirage round trip MPG so far

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30718&stc=1&d=1622035272


77.5 mpg US = 3.0 L / 100 km. [And the gauge actually reads a few % low since I'm running larger than stock...
Forum: The Lounge 05-22-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,318
Posted By Piotrsko
Only 11? Must be a gasser.

Only 11? Must be a gasser.
Forum: The Lounge 05-21-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,318
Posted By MetroMPG
11L! Is that due to coolant pipes running...

11L!

Is that due to coolant pipes running the length of the car to a radiator up front?
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-14-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,750
Posted By freebeard
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-album...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-pieces++parts+ii-picture6641-100-0866.jpg

Look for Polymetal/Alumapanel/Grimco MaxMetal or equivalent. It would be 3mm of thermoplastic with...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-13-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,394
Posted By Stubby79
Go look up the Fiero hybrid on Youtube (assuming...

Go look up the Fiero hybrid on Youtube (assuming it's still there)...they basically chopped out the front crossmember and grafted in one from an EV or hybrid.
Forum: The Lounge 05-12-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,108
Posted By oil pan 4
I say let nature run its course.

I say let nature run its course.
Forum: The Lounge 05-12-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,108
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
Gas cans are just a scam for idiots who can't...

Gas cans are just a scam for idiots who can't think for themselves! Storing a year's worth of extra gasoline isn't rocket science. I've been using the same bags for years, just need to tape up any...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-09-2021, 06:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,744
Posted By Isaac Zachary
Am I bad for wanting fuel prices to increase to...

Am I bad for wanting fuel prices to increase to the point people would stop buying CUV's?
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-21-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,179
Posted By freebeard
Someone like Elon Musk might conjur something...

Someone like Elon Musk might conjur something like the Octovalve (https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Octovalve).
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-21-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,750
Posted By AeroMcAeroFace
It wasn't that the transaxle produces heat, more...

It wasn't that the transaxle produces heat, more that it could be heated by the exhaust. But if there is high airflow through the engine bay anyway, you should be okay.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-21-2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,750
Posted By AeroMcAeroFace
Only concern with flat floor/undertray/diffuser...

Only concern with flat floor/undertray/diffuser on mid engined and rear engined cars is the gearbox/differential temperatures and exhaust heat. There may be enough cooling already through the rear...
Forum: Introductions 04-20-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,187
Posted By quentin
Thumbs up 40 MPG sounds pretty impressive to me, especially...

40 MPG sounds pretty impressive to me, especially stock. Super cool little car!
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-18-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,750
Posted By freebeard
If you tuft the deck lid, you may find there is...

If you tuft the deck lid, you may find there is re-attachment aft of a bubble.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-16-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
Posted By redpoint5
Those eco modes annoy me almost as much as sport...

Those eco modes annoy me almost as much as sport mode for most of these EVs in that they rarely improve efficiency, and usually only make the skinny pedal less responsive. Same story with sport mode...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-16-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
Posted By aerohead
e-Golf

I corrected the table, including your new data. Danka!
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-14-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,750
Posted By Cd
Looking forward to your testing ! Since it has...

Looking forward to your testing !
Since it has a removable hardtop, you have the opportunity to create a nice top that you can replace when you want.
Since the car is rear engine, I would guess...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-14-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,750
Posted By aerohead
MR2

Sorry! You clearly described the car in the header to the thread.
The rear window is extremely steep! I can see why you are thinking about vortex generators.
Does your car have the rear spoiler?
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