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Forum: Off-Topic Tech 07-06-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 36,142
Posted By California98Civic
It worked

The acid wash technique worked. Here are my SMOG test results before and after. Remember, this CAT survived a leaking head gasket, 260,000 miles of operation, wildly bad chronic fuel trim problems,...
Forum: Hybrids 11-12-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,965
Posted By Bill the Engineer
https://priuschat.com/media/20171111_115228.17621/...

https://priuschat.com/media/20171111_115228.17621/full?d=1510531650

Back into the corner of the garage again for the winter. The cold snap this weekend is brutal. Working in the garage in my...
Forum: Hybrids 11-05-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,965
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Firebrid Project Update: Fantastic day out...

Firebrid Project Update:

Fantastic day out in the garage today. The weather was warm and the promised rain stayed away until dinner time. I'll let the photos speak for themselves this time.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 141,050
Posted By Joggernot
The reviews say a lot about lifetime.

The reviews say a lot about lifetime.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-12-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 916,554
Posted By MPaulHolmes
I found a major bug that was probably causing all...

I found a major bug that was probably causing all the problems. I'll send a new hex file in a few minutes.
Forum: Hybrids 07-04-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,862
Posted By Ecky
Just like to chime in with my experiences...

Just like to chime in with my experiences regarding the Insight and cargo capacity / aero trailers.

Although it's only rated from the factory for something like 450lbs of cargo + passengers (two...
Forum: Hybrids 07-04-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,862
Posted By Xist
I always feel like Ecomodder.com is in grave...

I always feel like Ecomodder.com is in grave peril when Xist jumps in to save the day with Windows Paint.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18217&stc=1&d=1436051465

The...
Forum: Hybrids 07-04-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,862
Posted By basjoos
A stretch could improve the aerodynamics by...

A stretch could improve the aerodynamics by raising the fineness ratio from the 3 to 1 found in the stock Insight to a higher value, ideally around 5 to 1.
Forum: Hybrids 07-04-2015, 05:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,862
Posted By sheepdog 44
It's possible in my opinion. There really is no...

It's possible in my opinion. There really is no structure in the rear besides the 4 mounting points for the rear suspension. The cabin is a good structural box with two rear aluminum curved bars...
Forum: Hybrids 07-01-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,862
Posted By Frank Lee
This from the same guy that doesn't blink when...

This from the same guy that doesn't blink when recommending people swap engines and design and fabricate their own engine management systems? :confused:

Galvanic corrosion- as if nothing is made...
Forum: Hybrids 07-01-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,862
Posted By Frank Lee
Dave Cloud to the rescue. ...

Dave Cloud to the rescue.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclencher/metrostretch3_zps2sljdf0f.jpg...
Forum: Hybrids 07-01-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,862
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I wouldn't take the risk of ruining the Insight's...

I wouldn't take the risk of ruining the Insight's frame. Anyway, isn't it made out of aluminium? So, you'd also have to overcome galvanic corrosion if you'd use a steel tube structure for that...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-19-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,498
Posted By cptsideways
That's a Morgan 3 wheeler, awesome fun to drive!!!

That's a Morgan 3 wheeler, awesome fun to drive!!!
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-19-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,498
Posted By user removed
Could be a factory produced Morgan. ...

Could be a factory produced Morgan.

http://www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk/smallsite/smallindex5.html

regards
mech
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-07-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 141,050
Posted By user removed
Post dated 2-10-15, predicted a week or so for...

Post dated 2-10-15, predicted a week or so for something to start happening. This morning the low temperature at Norfolk International Airport was 18, 1 degree above the all time record low for this...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-01-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,304
Posted By PaulB2
FWIW I had the long, tall Sprinter van (2004)...

FWIW I had the long, tall Sprinter van (2004) that was a cargo van with a minimal conversion. The lifetime mileage was just under 25mpg, usually holding it between 60 and 65 on the freeway; and...
Forum: Hybrids 11-20-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,389
Posted By Hypermiler1995
Electric Car Conversion: The Amazing 75-MPG...

Electric Car Conversion: The Amazing 75-MPG Hybrid Car - Green Transportation - MOTHER EARTH NEWS...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-06-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 916,554
Posted By MPaulHolmes
There's an external chassis mount 15w 9-18v...

There's an external chassis mount 15w 9-18v input, 24v output dc dc that connects to the control board, giving it 24v. There's also a 7-36v input, 5v output on the control board. No +/-15v though. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-28-2014, 09:53 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 156,820
Posted By BamZipPow
Both gap covers are installed. Not quite the fit...

Both gap covers are installed. Not quite the fit I had in mind but there's enough fer me to work with. :D

A quick mock up with the trailer... ;)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-05-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,805
Posted By Galane
There are three types of polyester resin. One is...

There are three types of polyester resin. One is laminating resin, which as you've discovered stays tacky on the surface. That's so additional layers will have maximum adhesion. It will eventually...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,547
Posted By jonbest
Tilting at windmills... (or, "1989 Suburban")

So, my wife has a 1989 6.2 liter diesel Suburban that she LOVES. There will be no convincing her to get a Matrix or something else that actually makes sense.

We've gotten 23-24 mpg with it,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-26-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 156,820
Posted By BamZipPow
Christmas wrapped the hatch panel with Tyvek. ;)...

Christmas wrapped the hatch panel with Tyvek. ;)

Stuffed some scrap Foamular between the inner liner and the hatch panel so I could match the profile of the cab. Used some washers with my pan...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-26-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,500
Posted By nathan01xl
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p482/nate24s24...

http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p482/nate24s24/ku-xlarge_zps6cfbb484.gif (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/nate24s24/media/ku-xlarge_zps6cfbb484.gif.html)
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-23-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 156,820
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink Put in some side strips so I would have something...

Put in some side strips so I would have something on the same plane to screw the Foamular down to. ;)
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/BZP2/T100Plus/IMG_3208_zps4a1448f0.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-22-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 156,820
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink Well...I'm committed to the new setup now. ...

Well...I'm committed to the new setup now. Removed all the remaining Coroplast from the aero cap. ;)

With this cold front and rain, it's been rather fun to git the framing done...but it's done...
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