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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-18-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,951
Posted By Frank Lee
When I was a youngster I put a Toyota engine into...

When I was a youngster I put a Toyota engine into my Triumph Spitfire. Space was so tight I had to relocate the radiator forward AND go e-fan... but there weren't that many e-fans to choose from...
Forum: The Lounge 01-26-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 61,109
Posted By Arragonis
PS to my prevous post - maybe I've bought too...

PS to my prevous post - maybe I've bought too much.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-arragonis-albums-audi-picture5841-airfix.jpg
Forum: Success Stories 12-08-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,833
Posted By sully06
Well on the bottle it says safe for cars that...

Well on the bottle it says safe for cars that recommend 5-30. I have not thought about using Lucas. From my research 0-30,5-30 and 10-30 are all the same viscosity at operating temperature the only...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-05-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,931
Posted By XYZ
Spin, spin, media spin. The Gannett news...

Spin, spin, media spin.

The Gannett news release quoted by the OP certainly was provocative and garnered sympathetic comments in this thread by telling only part of the story. What is important is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-05-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 128,901
Posted By Hugh Jim Bissel
The single wheel trailer seems like it would make...

The single wheel trailer seems like it would make gap sealing a lot easier: only one axis of movement, rather than 3 to deal with.

Speaking of "the little Beetle that could" and 5th wheel...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 12-05-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,818
Posted By wmjinman
My thoughts exactly! You can tell by the...

My thoughts exactly!

You can tell by the content of the wording this guy is a bit "off". With only 12 posts, he already knows what 50% of the people on here think? And he knows we won't "get...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 12-04-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,818
Posted By Frank Lee
Meh. Whatever he's trying to sell isn't going to...

Meh. Whatever he's trying to sell isn't going to find any buyers here and it looks like his salesman's skills are about on par with his scientific ones (and English skills too).
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-04-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,931
Posted By Frank Lee
He was "charged" LOL

He was "charged" LOL
Forum: The Lounge 12-04-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By brucey
Every time I read about VT, it seems better and...

Every time I read about VT, it seems better and better. Thanks Bernie Sanders!

I would love for these subsidiaries to end, but getting anything through the system seems a long shot right now....
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-02-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,351
Posted By user removed
Oh yeah, the young lady is quite the "barn find"....

Oh yeah, the young lady is quite the "barn find". Just kidding.

regards
Mech
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 12-01-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By Piwoslaw
When he mentioned removing the spare tire because...

When he mentioned removing the spare tire because he has a cellphone and insurance, I started wondering: Does that weight reduction save enough fuel to offset the big, heavy, smokey tow truck having...
Forum: The Lounge 11-30-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 53,550
Posted By Superfuelgero
1936 Cord 810 ...

1936 Cord 810
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/autowp.ru_cord_810_westchester_sedan_5.jpghttp://www.etoday.ru/uploads/2008/12/10/rm_auctions_cord_910_sportsman_1936.jpg
Forum: Instrumentation 11-28-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,402
Posted By brucepick
Yes, the Volvo air intake thermostats die, and...

Yes, the Volvo air intake thermostats die, and need replacement. Not too difficult. It's a wax-based thermostat; you can look that up in wikipedia for an explanation.

For an on line parts source...
Forum: The Lounge 11-27-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By botsapper
Are you talking about the feathered or frozen...

Are you talking about the feathered or frozen kind? ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHBmHnIhOME


From Reality To Model In Minutes Or On The Aerodynamics Of A Thanksgiving Turkey -...
Forum: Instrumentation 11-26-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,402
Posted By Superfuelgero
Its been awhile since I've had that car in front...

Its been awhile since I've had that car in front of me. I got out of the volvo scene about 5 years ago after being very heavy into it. The best thing I can tell you is to join a volvo specific forum...
Forum: Instrumentation 11-25-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,402
Posted By Superfuelgero
Too much grill block. Temp fine while using...

Too much grill block. Temp fine while using heater, spikes if idling or heater is turned off. I had the same recently. Generally takes 40-50 miles for it to spike up high enough to trigger the fan.
...
Forum: The Lounge 11-24-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 61,109
Posted By Arragonis
Well, I was in London at the start of the month...

Well, I was in London at the start of the month making a delivery to some Guy...

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tW4xL2mkBEs/UpJII_vuesI/AAAAAAAAA_U/7EVsAq0MGSk/w371-h495-no/gunpowder.jpg

but...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-22-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
Posted By aardvarcus
I would suggest driving around or on another road...

I would suggest driving around or on another road to miss that construction site. Also you could consider mounting high powered magnets under your car front of the wheels close to the nose, to catch...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-13-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,276
Posted By darcane
Tesla truck? Model S is a Sedan... Model X...

Tesla truck?

Model S is a Sedan...
Model X is a Crossover...

So a Truck will be a Model.... T?

Tesla is going to compete against Ford with a Model T?

Really?
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-30-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,967
Posted By Frank Lee
Assemble-it-yourself car kit

The First Car You Can Build Yourself... in an Hour - Businessweek (http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2013-10-16/the-first-car-you-can-build-yourself-dot-in-an-hour?cmpid=taboola.bw.vid)

Looks...
Forum: Instrumentation 10-01-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,070
Posted By gone-ot
One tip passed along here was to NOT enter the...

One tip passed along here was to NOT enter the 'whole' error value, but only HALF of it, during each MPG re-calibration. That way your MPG values don't tend to oscillate between OVER & UNDER...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 07-01-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 42,235
Posted By sheepdog 44
A Leaf uses a 24 kwh pack for about 71miles of...

A Leaf uses a 24 kwh pack for about 71miles of range. Thats 24kwh + 31kwh = 59 kw hours of total energy usage. Thats a 90% increase, with driving 71 miles a day which is a ridiculous commute over 2...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 07-01-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 42,235
Posted By UFO
It's a step in the right direction. By...

It's a step in the right direction. By converting to the grid, we gain a tremendous efficiency. Turbine generation of electricity on large scales is at least 60% to 70% more efficient than...
Forum: The Lounge 11-30-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 53,550
Posted By straight5
Some neat cars posted so far. These are some...

Some neat cars posted so far. These are some sweet "regular" cars.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/BtownVolvo/DSC00890.jpg
...
Forum: The Lounge 11-07-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 53,550
Posted By Daox
Blah, too many supercars being posted. Too much...

Blah, too many supercars being posted. Too much flash for me.

I prefer something simpler... like a Datsun 240Z or 280Z.
http://home-and-car-repair.com/car/uploads/30-datsun-240z.jpg
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