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Forum: EcoModding Central 06-01-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,399
Posted By gasstingy
Do you have any pictures for us to see? You've...

Do you have any pictures for us to see? You've gotten my curiosity up to see a Celebrity with a boattail and a grille block.
Forum: The Lounge 05-14-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 17,500
Posted By Christ
I'd like to think that people might open their...

I'd like to think that people might open their eyes at some point... instead, I find it more and more likely that I'll just close mine.
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Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-12-2010, 12:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,868
Posted By Piwoslaw
You have to take into account alternator...

You have to take into account alternator efficiency, which is something like 50%-80%. So for each electrical watt saved you reduce the engine load by up to 2 watts.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-18-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,868
Posted By NeilBlanchard
LED taillights, turn signals, marker lights & headlights!

Hi folks,

I decided to buy some LED replacement lights for the tail/brake lights, the turn signals and the front marker lights on my Scion xA, and I am pleased with the overall results. The...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-14-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,947
Posted By almightybmw
96-97 VW Passat wagon. Had a 25 gallon tank, and...

96-97 VW Passat wagon. Had a 25 gallon tank, and EPA claims 43mpg. Pretty easy to beat that and reach 50mpg. There's a record for over 1400 miles on one tank. TDi Club has the scoop. That's a...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-04-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,442
Posted By Frank Lee
There's as much unsubstantiated opinion floating...

There's as much unsubstantiated opinion floating around at Bob's as there is anywhere.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-04-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,442
Posted By bwilson4web
Oil Handbook - good read

Hi,

Almost since I bought our 2003 Prius, I have been fascinated by Prius transaxle oil. The NHW11 model used Type T-IV but the subsequent models used Type WS. I soon learned that changing the...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-22-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 391
Views: 127,308
Posted By rmay635703
Right, the only way I know of a normal person...

Right, the only way I know of a normal person removing ethanol is just as you are doing; to cause phase separation by mixing with water (only takes about 3%) and as you can guess although the ethanol...
Forum: The Lounge 03-16-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,447
Posted By Christ
That's got what on it now? If they're 5 lug,...

That's got what on it now? If they're 5 lug, they're American 5x4.5 pattern, most likely. There are about 400 vehicles with that pattern on them.
Forum: The Lounge 03-16-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,447
Posted By Frank Lee
I think when the time comes I'll find some car...

I think when the time comes I'll find some car wheels n tires that bolt on. Nice 13" upgrade too.
Forum: The Lounge 03-13-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,447
Posted By Frank Lee
That would be funny to see: the Wing pulling the...

That would be funny to see: the Wing pulling the Sable on the trailer! :eek: I know the Japanese have Gold Wing car wrecker units; someone posted that up here recently too.

Ryland and Carlos: no...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-12-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 70,270
Posted By dremd
Well, 6 speeds in FWD cars are somewhat more...

Well, 6 speeds in FWD cars are somewhat more complicated than in a RWD.

You have to look at the final drive 1 (3.238) for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and final drive 2 (2.615)for 5th, 6th and reverse. over...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-04-2010, 05:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 47,094
Posted By suspectnumber961
Polyisobutylene is a synthetic rubber used in...

Polyisobutylene is a synthetic rubber used in some 2 cycle oils for it's lubricity and because it can control the burn...also used in jet fuel to reduce fire dangers.

Also tested as a fuel...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-05-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,882
Posted By gone-ot
...also, iridium metal is very brittle, and can...

...also, iridium metal is very brittle, and can break very easily, hence the "...don't mess with the gap..." mentality surrounding them.

...unless you have a special gapping tool.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-05-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,882
Posted By Ryland
That is correct, the gap is pre-set, apparently...

That is correct, the gap is pre-set, apparently the iridium is thin enough that gaping can scratch it off, or something like that, I think they also have a slightly larger gap, like you would get...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-09-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,560
Posted By shovel
Without being familiar with your specific model...

Without being familiar with your specific model of car, I'd venture to say that if I was seeing a lot of oil in the air filter housing I'd look for overfilled crankcase oil sump, or excessive...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-02-2009, 04:10 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 184,057
Posted By FastPlastic
Partial Warm Air Intake

Ok, so the weather is starting to get colder, so I've started to get the Cherokee all buttoned up to keep it warm over the winter. I decided to try something new this year and install what I call...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-30-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,339
Posted By woodsmith
Solid tyres are fine for slow moving equipment. ...

Solid tyres are fine for slow moving equipment. High speed tyres wouldn't cope with being solid due to the heating that happens from the distortion and deflection of the sidewalls and the contact...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-11-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,692
Posted By RobertSmalls
The primary advantages I see to a synthetic are: ...

The primary advantages I see to a synthetic are:

1. Lower cold viscosity for better FE, easier starting, better lubrication during warm-up. You can buy 0W30 instead of 5W30 or 10W30. Mix in...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-11-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,692
Posted By 99LeCouch
You don't need any "fancy" oils. Even plain-Jane...

You don't need any "fancy" oils. Even plain-Jane conventional oil will be fine. It's all SM-grade these days, which is light-years ahead of what your engine left the factory with 23 years ago.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-31-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,432
Posted By orange4boy
1951 356 aluminium coupe. With front wheel skirts

Found this ultra cool '51 356 aluminium coupe. The 356 is one of my all time fav. cars.

Check out the front wheel skirts! Those front wheel are deep set already so they could make them a little...
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