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Forum: Forum News & Feedback 05-19-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,760
Posted By mcrews
To those who run this list I suggest that you...

To those who run this list I suggest that you reconsider the arbitrary policy of banning and silencing members based upon a lack of “niceness” as it is fundamentally untenable. The command to “be...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 05-17-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,760
Posted By Rokeby
I value this site's overall "Just the facts Maam,...

I value this site's overall "Just the facts Maam, just the facts," * style.
(* Sgt. Joe Friday, original TV Dragnet series.)

But I admit it, that I also enjoy it when a personal details creep in....
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 05-07-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,784
Posted By hoopty_yo
I got 58.8 in the Saturn - Based on 31 combined...

I got 58.8 in the Saturn - Based on 31 combined (old number? new one says 27), I was 89% over.

Using 27, I would have been 117% over.
Last year was 26 because it was an auto (is that a mod, or is...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 05-06-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,784
Posted By skyking
The fellow with the smartfortwo diesel last year...

The fellow with the smartfortwo diesel last year returned. This time, his wife drove the course with their Prius and got about 70 MPG. another Prius turned in a 64. I managed a weak 23.9, using old 5...
Forum: Hybrids 05-03-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,121
Posted By Daox
All hybrid synergy drive vehicles (ford and...

All hybrid synergy drive vehicles (ford and toyota) have CVT type transmissions that are nothing like conventional CVT transmissions. Its basically a planetary gearbox with two electric motors and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-02-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,774
Posted By 3dplane
redorchestra- He is right! If camber is not...

redorchestra- He is right! If camber is not readily adjustable(most cars are not) and negative camber developed (always does as suspension components wear and get "tired") but still within specs,...
Forum: Hybrids 04-30-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,121
Posted By cfg83
graesack - It's better to establish a...

graesack -



It's better to establish a "no mod" baseline anyway. If I were you all my mods would be reversible until the warranty ran out.

CarloSW2
Forum: Hybrids 04-29-2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,121
Posted By cfg83
graesack - Cool beans! I with they'd made...

graesack -

Cool beans! I with they'd made the C from the start.

CarloSW2
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 04-27-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,102
Posted By California98Civic
What are the rules of debate here?

Because on two or three threads right now there are debates that are going on so many days and in such nasty style--involving road-rage and ad hominems--that I have to think it begins to affect the...
Forum: Success Stories 04-25-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,602
Posted By hawk2100n
iOS Numbers App fuel tracker spreadsheet

I have built a really nice spreadsheet that tracks EVERYTHING on my car. I love making spreadsheets and keeping data on everything. I built it from a very basic template in Numbers but it really...
Forum: Introductions 04-19-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By Stan
Welcome back, graesack. I too am a recent...

Welcome back, graesack. I too am a recent 'failure at retirement' and returnee to ecomodders after a hiatus of a couple of years to put my full effort into a new business. We stay busy in this life...
Forum: Introductions 04-18-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By user removed
LOL, I'm glad I am failing retirement. Like to...

LOL, I'm glad I am failing retirement. Like to keep failing, hopefully until I am Pop's age. He turns 91 May 8th and has been retired for 37 years.

Welcome back old man :cool:

regards
Mech
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By Vekke
Fastest on Ice: electric car E-RA with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7s + TuneCovers ;)

Hi,

I am glad to inform you that E-RA was able to reach 252.09 km/h average speed on ice. I also gave the team few aerodynamic advices and supported TuneCovers for the run. Enjoy!.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-24-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 43,635
Posted By MetroMPG
2000 Honda Insight: 14% better MPG @ 80 km/h (50 mph), with 5 simple aero mods (ABA)

I did some A-B-A testing today on the U.F.O. (2000 Honda Insight 5-speed) (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/got-new-ufo-2000-honda-insight-5-speed-16905.html).
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-08-2011, 11:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,774
Posted By Galane
Zero static toe can work for front drive but not...

Zero static toe can work for front drive but not for rear drive. Front drives usually increase their toe-in slightly when under power while rear drives usually decrease their toe-in slightly due to...
Forum: DIY / How-to 10-28-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 121,169
Posted By Daox
Well, I think this thread has had more than...

Well, I think this thread has had more than enough, so I am locking it.

Nerys, you need to get over it. Yes, ethanol will decrease your mileage. Now, you need to live with that mileage, or...
Forum: DIY / How-to 09-06-2009, 03:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 155,319
Posted By Frank Lee
Serpentine belt squealing- I might have some good advice

I went through a semi-enclosed drive-thru the other day (Yes, I know! Bad!) and was astonished at how noisy the serpentine belt had become on my 15 year-old ride. Come to think of it, pretty girls...
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