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Forum: EcoModding Central 10-04-2023, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,027
Posted By MetroMPG
Tested: rolling resistance of Dunlop Enasave vs. Bridgestone RE92 tires

OK! I FINALLY got around to doing this...

Within the past year or so, I happened to score both a set of nearly new Dunlop Enasaves on alloys AND a set of nearly new Bridgestone Potenza RE92's on...
Forum: The Lounge 09-10-2023, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By redpoint5
A few updates; I blew a controller when I...

A few updates;

I blew a controller when I had my daughter go up a very steep grassy hill. Thought it was my fault, and ordered a replacement. Upon inspection, found one of the MOSFETS was not...
Forum: The Lounge 08-25-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By redpoint5
I've got an aluminum frame just waiting to be...

I've got an aluminum frame just waiting to be powered again.

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=31368&d=1634170422
...
Forum: The Lounge 08-25-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By redpoint5
That would be the next mod I'd be interested in....

That would be the next mod I'd be interested in. The plastic wheels is probably meant to preserve the gearbox since the stock throttle just punches hard. With a variable throttle, sticky tires can be...
Forum: The Lounge 08-25-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By redpoint5
Power Wheels EV

EDIT: TLDR build

Parts;

Ryobi Battery Adaptors x2 - $16
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5QQHKG7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Power Connector - $9...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-18-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 515
Posted By redpoint5
LiFePO4 Battery Replacement - Acura

I've had a 4.2 Ah hobby LiFePO4 battery and a 6s Supercapacitor setup in the Acura for quite some time, as the Pb-acid battery had become too weak. I relocated the battery into the glovebox using...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-14-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,508
Posted By rmay635703
Yes, but… I would strongly recommend getting an...

Yes, but…
I would strongly recommend getting an antique windows 2000 laptop and the OBDII dongle so can can reset CEL and reprogram flags set in EV modules.

The Volt can be amazingly resilient...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-01-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,508
Posted By freebeard
Why not put it on one of the newel posts?

Why not put it on one of the newel posts?
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-01-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,508
Posted By redpoint5
If that outlet is on its own circuit, you can...

If that outlet is on its own circuit, you can convert it to 240v just by swapping the breaker.

Not sure if your EVSE needs any mods or not to accept 240v. I know the Chevy Bolt EVSE requires no...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-31-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,508
Posted By rmay635703
Unlike the prime the volt does track electric and...

Unlike the prime the volt does track electric and gas separately.

If you want accurate you also need tedious, if you donÂ’t care just keep external usuage of gas and electric versus overall miles....
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-26-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,508
Posted By ME_Andy
Seconding the comment above- there's a good...

Seconding the comment above- there's a good chance the 120V charger that came with the car also works on 240V (although it's not labeled). Works for my Bolt. Google it
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-23-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,508
Posted By rmay635703
Yep looks excellent, There is a app and a...

Yep looks excellent,

There is a app and a specific OBDII to Bluetooth clone that can give you every cells voltage
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-21-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,508
Posted By rmay635703
https://m.facebook.com/groups/chevyvoltdiy/permali...

https://m.facebook.com/groups/chevyvoltdiy/permalink/1389053635208328/
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-19-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,508
Posted By rmay635703
Yeah if that Volt got the infamous “battery...

Yeah if that Volt got the infamous “battery longevity update “ you likely get to look forward to
Much less battery capacity
Much less range
Much lower winter fuel economy

Generally your...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-24-2023, 03:07 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 53,656
Posted By Vekke
I got my 3d printer long time ago and now its...

I got my 3d printer long time ago and now its working and parts are coming out.

18" Test wheels will get blocking plates:...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-07-2022, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By CapriRacer
Tire truing is shaving off the high points of the...

Tire truing is shaving off the high points of the tire runout so the tire is dimensionally round. That used to be a common fix for tire vibrations that weren't fixed by balance. There's a reason...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-13-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 432
Views: 81,406
Posted By MetroMPG
New personal best!

https://ecomodder.com/forum/fe-graphs/graph9843.gif

Squeaked 55.5 MPG US = 4.2 L/100 km from the latest fill - a new best tank!

I tried fairly hard ... and the sad thing is it would have been...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-19-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 42,538
Posted By oil pan 4
I'm making really long headers for small engines...

I'm making really long headers for small engines such as my lawn mower and stump grinder and it's definitely working.
It's not saving any fuel in the existing engine but on my stump grinder the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-27-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,179
Posted By HatchBatch
So I did some more digging and the shutters are...

So I did some more digging and the shutters are controlled by a LIN communication protocol that goes directly to the ECM, meaning I can't quickly wire it up on my own. My guess is there is a small...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-02-2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
It's quite disorienting, and nevermind that the...

It's quite disorienting, and nevermind that the road rules are quite different. It still feels a bit like writing with the wrong hand, but after a few days things "flipped" in my head quite suddenly,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,117
Posted By Ecky
Ecomodding 2015 MX-5 Miata

EDIT: Updated. Car purchased!

The Insight found a new home, and I've moved overseas to New Zealand. Shortly after landing I picked this up:

https://i.imgur.com/jFMZcKk.jpg


Vehicle is a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-23-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,621
Posted By Ecky
In Vermont, I found a grille block was the single...

In Vermont, I found a grille block was the single biggest improvement for my commute in winter. That said, my car has a large engine with a lot of surface area.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,621
Posted By Piwoslaw
Block heaters are good, but remember about their...

Block heaters are good, but remember about their electrical consumption...

Putting a heating pad on the trasmission (as freebeard mentioned) and/or on the oilpan will supplement the block heater....
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-02-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By MetroMPG
Sayonara Camry...

Out with the old, in with the new...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32041&stc=1&d=1651519051

My parents recently replaced their 2005 Camry, which started having "17...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-09-2022, 12:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
Yes, I got another Insight

This Insight was offered as a free parts car with a lost title. I can't resist a free Insight! It was owned by a solar company that used to have a fleet of Insights. This was the last one. They had...
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