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Forum: Aerodynamics

03-12-2013, 05:59 PM

Replies: 226

MetroMPG's Honda Insight boat tail extension (cardboard) tuft video; ABA test +9.7%

Views: 93,781

Posted By MetroMPG

MetroMPG's Honda Insight boat tail extension (cardboard) tuft video; ABA test +9.7%

http://ecomodder.com/imgs/collage-summary.jpg
(Aww, how cute - my second cardboard boat tail (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/project-geo-metro-boat-tail-prototype-15-mpg-10691.html).)
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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

12-23-2012, 08:34 PM

Replies: 112

Have you ever given 1-on-1 ecodriving instruction? (Here's how I did it.)

Views: 44,063

Posted By JethroBodine

I just gave my first lesson. My Mother asked for...

I just gave my first lesson. My Mother asked for a lesson since her new '12 Hyundai Tuscon was giving her around 25mpg on the dash readout. I followed Darins formula on her normal commute. The...

Forum: DIY / How-to

12-11-2012, 10:13 AM

Replies: 772

CarBEN EV5 Full Sized Prototype Construction - 5 Seat Electric Car From Scratch

Views: 256,467

Posted By NeilBlanchard

Yes, it is great to see it in the physical world!...

Yes, it is great to see it in the physical world! The back is a bit smaller than I thought it would be; which is a good thing. Overall, it is a little bit smaller than I pictured it - and bit...

Forum: DIY / How-to

12-10-2012, 06:07 PM

Replies: 772

CarBEN EV5 Full Sized Prototype Construction - 5 Seat Electric Car From Scratch

Views: 256,467

Posted By NeilBlanchard

Okay, the hatch is about halfway smoothed and the...

Okay, the hatch is about halfway smoothed and the opening is better, too. There is a fairly major "pinch" in the 'C' pillar area - I've got more patching to do; which is hard to do until the weather...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-30-2012, 01:49 AM

Replies: 183

Speed vs. MPG charts (post 'em if you got 'em)

Views: 185,950

Posted By knochenhauer

2005 Ford Focus ZX3 Speed/MPG Chart for 5th gear

2005 Ford Focus ZX3, five speed, all season tires, no aero mods.

Chart data comes from long steady speed highway trips, not instantaneous mileage.
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Forum: EcoModding Central

11-26-2012, 12:34 PM

Replies: 20

Rolling Resistance Data for >1,000 tires

Views: 5,324

Posted By WD40

Thanks MetroMPG , My OP link changed, and...

Thanks MetroMPG ,
My OP link changed, and posted here (https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6U3Ty_71_xAeTdVZWw5WDRjaVE) as well

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-16-2012, 04:29 PM

Replies: 112

Have you ever given 1-on-1 ecodriving instruction? (Here's how I did it.)

Views: 44,063

Posted By MetroMPG

hypermiling fun in a BMW 328i

This was fun. It's been years since I drove a BMW - I forgot what a "driver's car" felt like.

But thirsty! In the hands of a typical driver, I mean: EPA 18 mpg city.

This driver is an...

Forum: DIY / How-to

11-09-2012, 09:16 AM

Replies: 772

CarBEN EV5 Full Sized Prototype Construction - 5 Seat Electric Car From Scratch

Views: 256,467

Posted By NeilBlanchard

Folks, you can build this for $3-4K. The...

Folks, you can build this for $3-4K. The PhlatPrinter 3 (http://www.phlatboyz.com/Phlatprinter-3-Kit_p_9.html) is about $1,850 (shipped) and the foam I used cost me about $1,250 or so. Glue was a...

Forum: EcoModding Central

10-24-2012, 02:40 PM

Replies: 141

BMW e36 318 tds - modding thread

Views: 73,242

Posted By Otto

You could use the holes for the fog lights to...

You could use the holes for the fog lights to make ducts to feed the air curtain. Better, though to have ducts off the center cooling hole. (Less drag because the center hole is at the stagnation...

Forum: EcoModding Central

12-14-2009, 01:21 PM

Replies: 120

Sticky: How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)

Views: 179,995

Posted By MetroMPG

How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)

Here on EcoModder we see a lot of claims made about the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness) of specific modifications. It's an understatement to say not all claims are made equal.

Just...

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