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Forum: Introductions 04-23-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,259
Posted By freebeard
OP's Last Activity: 11-19-2017 12:24 AM

OP's Last Activity: 11-19-2017 12:24 AM
Forum: For Sale 02-11-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By Cd
This was just mentioned here thos evening on...

This was just mentioned here thos evening on another thread : https://ottawa.craigslist.org/cto/d/nepean-2000-honda-insight-hybrid/7588536796.html
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-02-2023, 03:13 AM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,980
Posted By redpoint5
I know in 10 years if they'll still be around.

I know in 10 years if they'll still be around.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-01-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By EcoCivic
A killswitch would be a good idea if you plan on...

A killswitch would be a good idea if you plan on killing the engine regularly, it's much easier and safer than messing with the key and would save substantial wear on the ignition switch in the long...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-01-2023, 03:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By Ecky
For reference, this is the grille block I ran in...

For reference, this is the grille block I ran in Florida during summer:

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w366/aperduefit/IMG_20150216_124526540_HDR_zpsfukawmkt.jpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-31-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Only EOC on roads you're familiar with, do it in...

Only EOC on roads you're familiar with, do it in neutral first and make sure you can coast the distance with few or no applications of the brake before doing EOC on it, just to be safe. On highway...
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-29-2023, 11:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,104
Posted By Xist
There was a post here about sign vinyl years...

There was a post here about sign vinyl years ago--sheets of adhesive vinyl that came in various colors. You could cover coroplast with it and hopefully the color would be similar to your car.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-29-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By Ecky
I would always run ~44-48psi in my winter tires -...

I would always run ~44-48psi in my winter tires - they seemed to cut through the snow better.

You don't entirely lose power brakes when EOC, there's a check valve going to the brake booster. You...
Forum: For Sale 01-29-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 249,308
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Before Covid you would see mirages all day long...

Before Covid you would see mirages all day long for $5k or less, now people are wanting nearly $10k for a 2014-2016 Mirage with 100k-130k miles. And I now see people driving them everywhere when...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-29-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Subscribed! I haven't been as active on Ecomodder...

Subscribed! I haven't been as active on Ecomodder as of late but it's always good to see another Civic build.

On my Insight, doing engine off coasting around town meant the difference between 50...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2023, 01:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By Xist
I searched for "green and purple metal" and found...

I searched for "green and purple metal" and found this reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthisthing/comments/90btge/what_is_this_type_of_metal_plating_called_where/) post asking what this...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-26-2023, 04:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,505
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Sometimes I wish I was there... ...

Sometimes I wish I was there...




Nowadays even in Brazil, where automatics are having a considerable increase to their market share, I guess in a few years there will be novice drivers who...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-11-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By EcoCivic
Good point. If you want to see what gains you can...

Good point. If you want to see what gains you can get, it's easy enough to take the power steering pump belt off and see how much efficiency you gain. For what it's worth, Honda claimed a 2% fuel...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-10-2023, 04:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By Xist
NoD had a good writeup on neutralizing power...

NoD had a good writeup on neutralizing power steering. I removed my power steering because I needed to replace my alternator and it was in the way. I was looking into doing it properly when my dad...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-08-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By EcoCivic
My daily commute is currently 25 miles each way...

My daily commute is currently 25 miles each way on country highways with 40-55 MPH speed limits and only a couple stops each way, so pretty good conditions for MPG. It's not bad on the interstate...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-08-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By Ecky
As you say, driving conditions are key. I'm...

As you say, driving conditions are key.

I'm sure it's already on your radar, but for short trips, improving warmup is going to be the lowest hanging fruit. Block heater, grille block, engine...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By EcoCivic
Nice find! These 7th gen Civics can get...

Nice find! These 7th gen Civics can get surprisingly good MPG. I have an 05 sedan with the 1.7 VTEC and base D17A1 5 speed and I regularly get 45-47 MPG on my daily commute with a best tank of 49.2...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-31-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,104
Posted By maczo
Thumbs up Don't know about coroplast, but this lasted...

Don't know about coroplast, but this lasted around 5 years, then I sold the car :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-24-2022, 03:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,004
Posted By Ecky
Subscribed! I'm always up for a Civic build.

Subscribed! I'm always up for a Civic build.
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-23-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,104
Posted By ksa8907
Coloplast works great as a grille...

Coloplast works great as a grille block!https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/show-off-your-grille-block-33021.html
Forum: For Sale 10-20-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By wannabridin
I'm so sorry I already sold this!

I'm so sorry I already sold this!
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 107,819
Posted By Ecky
Not yet but it'll happen soon. :thumbup:

Not yet but it'll happen soon. :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-27-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 19,468
Posted By MetroMPG
Ecomodding my $800 Honda Fit 5-speed beater [was "Picking up my..."]

For those who didn't read about it in our cheap 35 MPG highway beater megathread (https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/efficient-cheap-beaters-used-car-ads-35-mpg-30489.html), I bought this...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-22-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 31,239
Posted By Daox
A better alternator delete

I think alternator deletes are a really great mod. They give you a sizable gain for just one modification. I've had them on just about all my daily drivers for the last decade. However, they just are...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2018, 11:36 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 36,662
Posted By deluxx
I would invest in gorilla tape. If it...

I would invest in gorilla tape.



If it ain't broke don't fix it!
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