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Success Stories
07-24-2013, 03:02 PM
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First kilokilo tank! 744miles no mods
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1,115
Posted By
Piwoslaw
Good going Rob:thumbup: I've gotten over...
Good going Rob:thumbup:
I've gotten over 1660km twice on 63 liters of diesel, but this was with aeromods. Now I put in around 58-60 liters after 1200-1500km. As you get to know the car better, and...
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The Lounge
06-08-2011, 10:53 PM
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Record High Gas Prices?
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57,923
Posted By
Thymeclock
Did you really expect gratitude from the Iraqis?...
Did you really expect gratitude from the Iraqis? Do you expect them to act like Americans now?
After we imposed ourselves into that country, spending a fortune and incurring massive debt, we won't...
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EcoModding Central
06-01-2011, 03:02 AM
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Rob's DIESEL VW Polo Build thread
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Posted By
Arragonis
At least it wasn't an arm and a leg... :D
At least it wasn't an arm and a leg... :D
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-29-2011, 10:32 PM
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Busting an aerodynamic myth -- Planes don't fly due to Bernoulli Effect
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Posted By
jamesqf
Is the flow almost nonexistent below, though? ...
Is the flow almost nonexistent below, though? Thinking in 3D, it seems as though there'd be a lot of turbulent airflow in from the sides.
But instead of arguing about this, why not just go...
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The Lounge
05-26-2011, 07:16 AM
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What you should know about jaywalking
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Posted By
320touring
"Jaywalking" laws crack me up! I've seen it...
"Jaywalking" laws crack me up!
I've seen it extensively in Eastern European countries. Personally I dont see the point in such laws- It removes the "Darwinian" element from the sport of crossing...
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Off-Topic Tech
05-21-2011, 05:37 PM
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Civic vs. Jetta or others?
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Posted By
Arragonis
You are a racer though Rob - I love the sound of...
You are a racer though Rob - I love the sound of a TDI + turbo spooling and slowing at low revs myself - kind of full of potential and menace without really breathing hard.
Kind of like "you go...
Forum:
Success Stories
05-20-2011, 06:48 PM
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6
I'm free!
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1,524
Posted By
atomicradish
I'm free!
Free from the clutches of the oil companies!
I'm moving from Raleigh to Chapel Hill. No more commuting, no more driving. Everything I need is within 1 -2 miles from my apartment and everything is...
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The Lounge
05-14-2011, 11:01 AM
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Question for the British guys
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Posted By
focus1.6uk
Some info that might be useful to the OP, mostly...
Some info that might be useful to the OP, mostly from Wikipedia so may not be perfect :D
Perkins Prima MDI 1994cc
1990-1992 Maestro D 62 hp
1988-1994 Montego TD 81 hp/ 116 lb ft- no...
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The Lounge
05-12-2011, 05:40 AM
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443
Record High Gas Prices?
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57,923
Posted By
Piwoslaw
I found the following page which shows average...
I found the following page which shows average prices for petrol, diesel and LPG in each European countries (except Poland), in their native currency. It says that it is updated every two weeks....
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The Lounge
05-03-2011, 08:58 AM
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Daily Smiles
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Posted By
Arragonis
The A7 the Galashiels today - sunny day, twisty...
The A7 the Galashiels today - sunny day, twisty road more or less empty all the way there, however (* scampers off to annoyances thread)
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-01-2010, 06:25 PM
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New mini cars coming over
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Posted By
aerohead
aftermarket marketing
Perhaps the boat tail could be marketed as the 'mother-in-law' compartment?
Forum:
EcoModding Central
08-20-2010, 05:26 PM
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Rob's DIESEL VW Polo Build thread
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32,865
Posted By
Arragonis
In December we had our heating done and the gas...
In December we had our heating done and the gas people ordered about 2km too much insulation.
It sat in my garage.
Until last week.
Doh.
Good luck with the Karting.
Forum:
EcoModding Central
08-18-2010, 03:51 PM
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Rob's DIESEL VW Polo Build thread
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32,865
Posted By
COcyclist
Rob, I used black foam pipe insulation stuffed...
Rob, I used black foam pipe insulation stuffed between the VW grill bars for a quick, easy upper grill block. This is sold in the U.S. in hardware stores to insulate plumbing pipes. I thought I...
Forum:
Hybrids
08-03-2010, 10:58 AM
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(granade pin pulled) Whats the point in the Prius?
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Posted By
wyatt
Here's what drew us to our Prius: We...
Here's what drew us to our Prius:
We wanted good gas milage, so we were limited... either a super tiny car with a small engine and a manual transmission (like my Swift) or a TDI or a Hybrid......
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EcoModding Central
07-22-2010, 08:07 AM
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Rob's DIESEL VW Polo Build thread
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32,865
Posted By
320touring
There are several different sizes of rad listed...
There are several different sizes of rad listed on GSF's website- maybe worth seeing them side by side?
As for the rad block- I dont think that'll help it heat up quicker- surely the thermostat...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
07-15-2010, 08:22 AM
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33
Do you like your Diesel warm or cold ?
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Posted By
comptiger5000
Diesels like cold air and hot coolant. Most...
Diesels like cold air and hot coolant. Most modern diesels use 195* thermostats, a few even use 203* (common performance mod on powerstrokes). In a diesel, the hotter engine burns fuel better,...
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The Lounge
06-30-2010, 05:27 PM
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New Smaller SAAB, Possibly with MINI engines
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3,439
Posted By
Arragonis
I got it from here 6266 1.2 SE and...
I got it from here
6266
1.2 SE and Bluemotion have 1.2 TDIs.
Its all very confusing really...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
05-26-2010, 01:13 AM
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28
"Top 10" list of mods for beginners - do we need one? What would you pick?
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Posted By
roflwaffle
We need a flowchart! ...
We need a flowchart!
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/90s_flowchart.png
Forum:
Introductions
09-22-2009, 10:01 AM
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39
Hello from Ireland
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29,200
Posted By
andylaurence
I've also got a Smart Roadster, although mine's a...
I've also got a Smart Roadster, although mine's a notchback, rather than the Coupe. I've fitted Michelin Energy tyres (40psi) and removed the antenna so far. I've got a big list of stuff to do,...
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
09-15-2009, 06:14 PM
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100
New 2009 VW 1 liter concept car
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24,281
Posted By
NeilBlanchard
Hi, More details are out on the VW: ...
Hi,
More details are out on the VW:
Volkswagen's 170 mpg car | Frankfurt Auto Show 2009 - CNET Reviews (http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13745_7-10353004-10310244.html)
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