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Forum: Forum News & Feedback 04-21-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,309
Posted By MetroMPG
Exclamation Please cut out the political chatter

A message from Tim & me:

Please cut out the political chatter in the forum. It's not what EcoModder is here for.

Thanks.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-06-2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,802
Posted By 357
'96+ BMW 318i sedan or coupe (which i think was...

'96+ BMW 318i sedan or coupe (which i think was exclusively called the 318is)? I think somebody eluded to those early in the thread. They're rated right at 30mpg highway, but you've got a lot of...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-06-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,802
Posted By ALS
Volvo 940 non Turbo a 94 or 95, they came with a...

Volvo 940 non Turbo a 94 or 95, they came with a 2.3 Liter motor and automatic transmission.

You said you're driving mostly on the highway and at sane speeds 65 mph they will consistently pull...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,444
Posted By funkhoss
94 Caprice Wagon project--now 50.55 MPG with "3/4 ton" drivetrain/suspension

UPDATE 1/8/20: To read about this car as it is currently configured, please jump to this post: https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/94-caprice-wagon-5-7l-project-46-mpg-33961-8.html#post614665...
Forum: The Lounge 03-21-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,819
Posted By PaleMelanesian
I can't NOT hypermile. Ever. Example last month...

I can't NOT hypermile. Ever. Example last month - to the hospital for baby delivery. You know, got to get there NOW! It was freezing cold with light snow, I was obviously in a hurry, and I still...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-07-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 102,812
Posted By endurance
As my defensive tactics firearms instructor said,...

As my defensive tactics firearms instructor said, "If you want to life a long and healthy life, be in bed by 10:00 pm every night. It keeps you out of the dark and dangerous places where liquid...
Forum: Success Stories 10-29-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 37,367
Posted By JSMITH8505
900 Mile tank on Jetta TDI

I drive 96 miles each way to and from work everyday so fuel mileage is my number one daily priority. I drive a 2003 Jetta TDI which is rated 44 mpg.

I've had several 750-800 mile tanks on my...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-28-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,241
Posted By PaleMelanesian
Here's my input: Just give us the...

Here's my input:

Just give us the information. List any that apply: Miles per gallon city/hwy. Electric - either battery capacity and kwh / mile electric city/hwy, or range city/hwy and kwh to...
Forum: Hybrids 10-11-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 35,043
Posted By tjts1
So what has GM accomplished here? A hybrid that...

So what has GM accomplished here? A hybrid that can't match the fuel economy of a Prius, has a much smaller interior than a Prius, weighs 1000 lb more than a Prius and costs twice as much just for...
Forum: Hybrids 10-11-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 35,043
Posted By Rokeby
Baseball, Apple Pie, and Chevrolet.

Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;

The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,

And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;

But...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-22-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,401
Posted By PaleMelanesian
Misleading headline, as usual. It's...

Misleading headline, as usual.

It's aggressive drivers and timid drivers who cause problems. There's a big difference between timid and defensive. Sometimes defensive driving calls for a little...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-11-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 102,812
Posted By bestclimb
If someone is following and not much opportunity...

If someone is following and not much opportunity to pass I will speed up to about the speed limit then slow and use the flashers when the passing is good getting as far to the right as possible. If...
Forum: EcoModder Blog Discussion 07-05-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,135
Posted By SVOboy
The Gadgetman Groove: Latest Fuel Economy BS Hits NPR

Remember the Tornado? That little piece of foil you stuck instead your car’s intake with the hope of improving your fuel economy? Despite the fact that I still see one from time to time at the local...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-05-2010, 02:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,023
Posted By 2win2rbo
The design of the Accord there in the States is...

The design of the Accord there in the States is not really that nice IMO. The Accord here looks like this:

http://oto.com.vn/images/product/1260584049_2010-honda-accord-euro1.jpg...
Forum: The Lounge 06-20-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,238
Posted By Rokeby
When all else fails; ...

When all else fails;
http://www.khambati.com/Images/Plier_in_front.gif
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-16-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,559
Posted By Arragonis
By coincidence I did have a road rage incident...

By coincidence I did have a road rage incident this afternoon - a beep from behind because I didn't run a traffic light.

The fact that I was actually behind someone else who stopped didn't seem...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-02-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,170
Posted By The Toecutter
A list of CdA info of more than 500 cars

I don't know if this information has been posted to ecomodder yet, but in case it has not, this is a valuable link:

http://rc.opelgt.org/indexcw.php
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-28-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,787
Posted By Matt Herring
Anybody Ever See One Of These Cars?

There's a vid halfway down the article that will give you a laugh...with Loren Green as the spokesperson.

How The U.S. Government Killed The Safest Car Ever Built (http://jalopnik.com/5549518/)
Forum: Introductions 05-27-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,421
Posted By MaxHedrm
I enjoy it so far. The mileage seems to continue...

I enjoy it so far. The mileage seems to continue to improve a bit, so it costs about half what my other car did to run. I got my first door ding though. :( It's also been handy to have to haul stuff....
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,894
Posted By brucepick
The first mod should be: Adjust the nut behind...

The first mod should be:
Adjust the nut behind the wheel.

Frank Lee said it first: "drving technique".
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2010, 05:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,894
Posted By Frank Lee
I think we'd end up with different lists...

I think we'd end up with different lists depending on the audience.

There's the "What would you recommend Mom do if she asked you?" group i.e. I assume most Moms could be persuaded to have an...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,894
Posted By roflwaffle
We need a flowchart! ...

We need a flowchart!

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/90s_flowchart.png
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-09-2010, 07:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,894
Posted By CapriRacer
There is a lot of contradictory information...

There is a lot of contradictory information concerning inflation pressure. But rather than go through it all, allow me to select a single subject and present the other side. It's not that this is...
Forum: Hybrids 05-06-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,822
Posted By texanidiot25
Unless you plan to carry more than two passengers...

Unless you plan to carry more than two passengers or wish to go road tripping. :rolleyes:
Forum: The Lounge 05-04-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,037
Posted By Frank Lee
Yeah, I laughed at the "sales" comment too....

Yeah, I laughed at the "sales" comment too. :rolleyes:

What got my attention was the "unreliable" comment. I haven't really researched EV1s, but as noted above, I recall that the leasees were...
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