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Forum: Success Stories 04-08-2021, 03:10 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
N.b I may use innegra if they publish any...

N.b I may use innegra if they publish any datasheets which the losers probably wont
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,982
Posted By Vman455
The engine will come on a few seconds after...

The engine will come on a few seconds after turning the car on, that's normal. It will auto-shutoff only when the coolant has reached a certain temperature (101F on 2010-2015; I don't know what the...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-16-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,324
Posted By oil pan 4
100% green renewable energy is a scam and the left is starting to catch on

I had hoped they woud figure it out before they collapsed the power grid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=v_fQZfFy9cFs
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fQZfFy9cFs
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I like the wood fired...
Forum: Success Stories 12-07-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
Here in the uk, I use easycomposites, in bulk I...

Here in the uk, I use easycomposites, in bulk I find it's good value for money and they also stock the 200g glass in a cloth fabric where most just have woven roving

....a couple of very good...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-02-2020, 01:01 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 30,496
Posted By M_a_t_t
Felt like doing some weight reduction so I took...

Felt like doing some weight reduction so I took the dash apart and removed anything I don't need.

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-m_a_t_t-albums-mercury+tracer+2-picture8870-20201129-162902.jpg...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-30-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,055
Posted By Daox
Used them years ago on my 1997 Toyota Paseo. ...

Used them years ago on my 1997 Toyota Paseo. Didn't notice an improvement in mpg. A year later one of the plugs failed and I went back to NGK plugs.
Forum: The Lounge 11-11-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 27,686
Posted By redpoint5
I've only ever voted for a Republican for POTUS....

I've only ever voted for a Republican for POTUS. Should I leave behind that record and behavior?
Forum: Success Stories 10-31-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
I don't measure as such, regular driving...

I don't measure as such, regular driving variables do not permit this but the bonnet and bumper reduce net drag by .98%, 3.1% if all non-negative pressure areas were covered
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-14-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,992
Posted By Vman455
Thanks, MetroMPG. And my sincerest apologies for...

Thanks, MetroMPG. And my sincerest apologies for any egging on I did; sometimes it was hard not to jump in.

I agree with freebeard in that losing either of them would be a detriment to the forum....
Forum: Success Stories 09-30-2020, 03:52 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
I will try and post more next year when the...

I will try and post more next year when the titanium exhaust and other jobs are done. Most likely july...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 30,496
Posted By M_a_t_t
I have finally decided to start messing with the...

I have finally decided to start messing with the metro engine swap again. First drained the oil. Then tried to remember where everything goes. Apparently I didn't take enough pictures either so I am...
Forum: Success Stories 09-15-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
Making some lighter brackets, 65% reduction. ...

Making some lighter brackets, 65% reduction. There are some alloy ones next year but only 30%
Forum: Success Stories 09-15-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
According to a calculator, with 110bhp and a 0-60...

According to a calculator, with 110bhp and a 0-60 of 6.8, 750kg should be in the ball park

More sanding and sanding. Not this year but many parts will be kevlar so chose white to keep the heat off
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-16-2020, 05:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,672
Posted By Leinaad
New rims/ light weight or aero?

I recently got a new car and am thinking about what to do about the rims for winter/summer tires.
The car came with those rims (Skoda Alcatraz), I found a weight of 10.2 kg for them.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-30-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 313,203
Posted By Vman455
I guess it's been a while since I've updated...

I guess it's been a while since I've updated anything here. Addressing previous posts in reverse order:

-Don't remove the air dams in front of the wheels; they exist to reduce wheel drag.

-I...
Forum: Success Stories 07-26-2020, 03:45 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
The boot section, not my neatest cf but nice and...

The boot section, not my neatest cf but nice and strong. Also I need to spray before november so the front nose section changes I've decided to scrap for this year
Forum: Success Stories 07-20-2020, 12:22 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
Cutting out the wheel well. I never did like it....

Cutting out the wheel well. I never did like it. With the bracket underneath I don't use it's 3.9kg down. The quickly made replacement is 600g glass
Forum: Success Stories 07-09-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
I would'n't know and to me it's immaterial. ...

I would'n't know and to me it's immaterial. Making it as light and aerodynamic as possible is important but it depends on what you need from a motor vehicle. 680kg and .22 would be a fair estimate...
Forum: Success Stories 07-09-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
Who knows, the support strips turned out to be 3g...

Who knows, the support strips turned out to be 3g each so thats pretty good so 1651g plus glue, paint and filler. I don't really have a final vehicle weight or mpg goal just to reduce the parts I...
Forum: Success Stories 05-10-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
Yes there are more variables and latent energy...

Yes there are more variables and latent energy the reason its not 8x but half the speed is 4x less fuel. Anyway I've decided to make also the rear hatch entirely from scratch gf, it needs to be a...
Forum: Success Stories 05-09-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
I did a brief thing of a plan. On the side view...

I did a brief thing of a plan. On the side view I will make the arches a little bigger for 195/55 or 60 tyres, they are 45. And the first picture is the car now and the yellow line maybe a splitter...
Forum: Success Stories 05-08-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
Ok guys bear with me, so theres a few changes...

Ok guys bear with me, so theres a few changes I've had in mind, the rear bumper, Ive been thinking of butchering it for some time, this picture helps with the idea, the wheel covers, I may keep...
Forum: Success Stories 05-03-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 62,012
Posted By Nathan jones
Hey guys just checking in. I've decided to keep...

Hey guys just checking in. I've decided to keep the prius and have it sprayed, the crz will be too difficult to get under .28Cd. And thanks yes I do leave for work early and drive slowly but it's...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-22-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 565
Views: 138,056
Posted By California98Civic
They are 15" (12lb) BMW MINI "holies" or "7-hole"...

They are 15" (12lb) BMW MINI "holies" or "7-hole" rims. I got them with really good tires tread and two of the four are LRR tires. The blanking material is weed barrier.

I painted the rims with...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 04-21-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,010
Posted By MetroMPG
Exclamation Please cut out the political chatter

A message from Tim & me:

Please cut out the political chatter in the forum. It's not what EcoModder is here for.

Thanks.
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