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Forum: Aerodynamics 08-07-2016, 04:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,649
Posted By RedDevil
Dimples work on golf balls because they influence...

Dimples work on golf balls because they influence the way the air adheres to the ball at the back.
The ball needs to be round, so there is nothing that can be done shape wise to reduce the drag;...
Forum: The Lounge 08-07-2014, 03:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,630
Posted By Baltothewolf
Gave it a watch. I have an autistic little...

Gave it a watch. I have an autistic little brother myself who loves, LOVES when I make him movies (download + burn onto a CD) so I find myself doing it 3-4 times a week. I'm happy to help a disabled...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 07-28-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Posted By dirtydave
My car shows 2 at idle and 94 at WOT.

My car shows 2 at idle and 94 at WOT.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 07-28-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Posted By PaleMelanesian
Same. My Fit reads 14 at idle and 77 wide open.

Same. My Fit reads 14 at idle and 77 wide open.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 07-28-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Posted By jcp123
My Echo (also 1NZ) is the same, maxes out at 78....

My Echo (also 1NZ) is the same, maxes out at 78. Every car reports differently, I have yet to see one where idle was 0 or wide open throttle is 100. Quite normal and not to worry!
Forum: The Lounge 02-28-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,809
Posted By hamsterpower
Amazon.com: Vehicle Ground Strap: Everything Else...

Amazon.com: Vehicle Ground Strap: Everything Else (http://www.amazon.com/Mitzer-Vehicle-Ground-Strap/dp/B0005I3F0O)
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-07-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,519
Posted By AndrzejM
Last "upgrade" :)

Finally I can post photos from my MPGuino installation. I've used Arduino based MPGuino from Prevka, I needed to add one wire missing in the harness to ECU to get FE signal. VSS signal is taken from...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-03-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,903
Posted By wmjinman
LOL!!! Sounds like my dad's method. I'm sure...

LOL!!! Sounds like my dad's method. I'm sure his oil filter is a solid block of hardened crud by now and the sludge in the bottom of the oil pan gets scraped by the crankshaft!!! :rolleyes:
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-03-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,903
Posted By UFO
I just top up my Toyota when it gets a quart low....

I just top up my Toyota when it gets a quart low. That's equivalent to an annual oil change and about 2000 miles.....
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-02-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,903
Posted By PaleMelanesian
My 1996 Honda Civic and 2004 Honda Odyssey both...

My 1996 Honda Civic and 2004 Honda Odyssey both call for 7500 mile oil change intervals.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-27-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,903
Posted By nemo
2012 Ford Fiesta: As indicated by the message...

2012 Ford Fiesta: As indicated by the message center: do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)

06 Grand Prix Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-27-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,903
Posted By Frank Lee
Been there, done that. It is you who needs to...

Been there, done that. It is you who needs to crack open the Owner's Manual!
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-07-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,519
Posted By AndrzejM
Second attempt for tuft testing of the kammy. ...

Second attempt for tuft testing of the kammy.
I've asked wife and son for help and you can actually see something. Air flow is attached everywhere and I don't see any unwanted turbulences. I think...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-19-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 422,785
Posted By a8ksh4
@ turbothrush - Yah, I cut two inch wide strips...

@ turbothrush - Yah, I cut two inch wide strips of foam to layer and back up the corner. I would lay glue in zig-zags where pieces of foam overlap and then screw them together to dry...
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-18-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 76,519
Posted By AndrzejM
Todays picture. ...

Todays picture.
http://andrzejm.superhost.pl/Berta/IMAG0359s.jpg
And comparision to aero template
http://andrzejm.superhost.pl/Berta/template.jpg
I think that it looks pretty good comparing to...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-15-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,654
Posted By Smurf
RandomFact314, I've been trying to get a picture...

RandomFact314, I've been trying to get a picture uploaded for a couple days now. First I had Blackberry issues, now I have Photobucket issues.

They are about 13" long, 3.5" deep, 3.5" wide, with...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-12-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,654
Posted By Ryland
EVAlbum: Search Results...

EVAlbum: Search Results (http://www.evalbum.com/type/BICY) has 100's of electric bicycles, they also give specs for them and cost.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 279,310
Posted By seifrob
Aerodynamic streamline template - online tool (view streamlined extension on any car)

Browsing a forum I saw quite a lot requests of overlying an aerodynamic streamline template over users cars picture. (What is it? see:...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-25-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 30,006
Posted By California98Civic
the muffler and exhaust mod thread

Anyone who reads this site regularly knows that periodically someone posts a question about what effect swapping their stock muffler for an aftermarket one will have on their fuel economy. Others ask...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-18-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,698
Posted By hondaguy72
You should have more feedback with the shortened...

You should have more feedback with the shortened shifter. Sounds like the bushings that surround the shifter are shot or possibly the universal joint is very loose. There is a really cool universal...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-15-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,744
Posted By aporigine
I would not go to a different viscosity. A 5W oil...

I would not go to a different viscosity. A 5W oil is plenty thin enough for winter starts in Dixie, so a 0W oil is not needed imo. It's the hot-viscosity number after the W that is of more interest....
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-14-2011, 02:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,596
Posted By aporigine
The manual Hondas I've owned, I've developed a...

The manual Hondas I've owned, I've developed a pretty good rule of thumb: in ordinary driving I'd shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th around 25, 35 and 45mph. Cruising gently on a flat road, I'd figure 40mph to...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-10-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,260
Posted By Ford Man
Could also be a shorted out brake light switch,...

Could also be a shorted out brake light switch, but more likely a poor connection or bare wire somewhere in the brake system.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-10-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,358
Posted By Floordford
I cant stand how the term "back pressure" has...

I cant stand how the term "back pressure" has crept into the car world and fear mongers people into not doing exhaust modifications. as long as you dont do 3" piping on anything under 600hp you'll be...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-10-2011, 03:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,260
Posted By Hatchtastic
I would start by checking the bulbs/sockets...

I would start by checking the bulbs/sockets first. I have seen too many cars with incorrect/broken bulbs. I have also seen lots with corrosion. Then I would check for any aftermarket alarms, amps,...
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