01-04-2016, 12:29 PM
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Ecomodding goals / resolutions for 2016?
We pretty much do this every year, but I couldn't find the link back to the 2015 thread... If someone has it please post it.
Anyway, what are your ecomodding goals for 2016?
I believe last year I kept it simple and said that I'd like to use less fuel than the year before. I'll have to look at my fuel logs to know for sure, but I think I achieved this.
For 2016, I would like to continue that same goal. I'm all over the map at this point weather the Metro is going to stay or go, and if it goes I don't know if the new car will be gas or electric. So, I'll stick with 'use less gas'.
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01-04-2016, 01:16 PM
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Drive the Mirage, work on the trike. Not sure what the final configuration will be.
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01-04-2016, 01:25 PM
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Moving mods off the back burner. I still haven't dug into the dash to disconnect the AC coming on when defrost is selected. And I've got that lovely 3-D printed shift knob kill switch that I haven't wired in yet.
Working closer to home is a pipe dream, but it's a good one.
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01-04-2016, 02:39 PM
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My hope for 2016 is to see Arcimoto ship product.
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01-04-2016, 05:19 PM
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2016
*keep the T-100 running
*get the new mods done in time for DARKO
*get the model constructed
*do DARKO 'n see what that looks like numbers wise.
*accumulate mpg numbers on the trip
*liquidate the Dodge truck
*liquidate the VW bus
*improve on shop
*keep studying
*list is too long to mention
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01-04-2016, 06:30 PM
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By the end of the year I plan to have an EV for my daily driver, probably a used Leaf.
My commute hasn't changed for years, and I don't see it changing in the near future, so I might as well go from using very little gas to using NO gas. The miles of my daily commute are perfect for a Leaf's capacity, so if I find a good deal out there I'll probably say goodbye to gas at some point this year
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01-04-2016, 09:03 PM
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Gas is so cheap I'm gonna drive that F150 exclusively, everywhere, for everything or nothing, with the pedal to the floor most of the time.
Kidding!
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01-04-2016, 09:10 PM
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...beats walking...
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Gas is so cheap I'm gonna drive that F150 exclusively, everywhere, for everything or nothing, with the pedal to the floor most of the time.
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That sounds like redneck hypermile'ing to me (wink,wink)!
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01-04-2016, 09:25 PM
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HEY! I resemble that remark!
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01-04-2016, 09:50 PM
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Talon Goals
Start building my race engine.
Run a ton of waste solvent through her.
Finish my electric turbo charger.
Design new nitrous fuel.
Insight Goals
Complete restoration, engine and transmission, interior and auto body and paint.
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