Game's on! Ultimate Ecomodder Fuel Economy Challenge - Page 6 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

Matt Herring · 11-20-2008, 12:33 PM

FYI - For those of you that are wondering what I do all day to be able to keep track of this tourney...let's just say I have some free time at work once in awhile.

For example...yesterday was a fun day! See pic...

Tango Charlie · 11-20-2008, 01:00 PM

That you in the middle? I like your scarf...

NeilBlanchard · 11-20-2008, 01:04 PM

Well,

I've posted my "competition" tank -- I eeked out 41.02mpg. I hope it's enough to hold off Big Dave -- can you get 23.07 or better Dave?

Matt Herring · 11-20-2008, 01:15 PM

Nice work Neil...you're battling the same temps I am here in MA. Big Dave has to fight the frozen temps of Indiana (and maybe he's hauling something around too?) so it might be a close one...stand by to stand by.

Attached the updated tourney bracket for those following along.

And...for the record I'm not the woman or Elmo in the photo!

trikkonceptz · 11-20-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Herring

And...for the record I'm not the woman or Elmo in the photo!

Dam you !!! I was going to be the hero and tell my daughter that I know Elmo ...

bennelson · 11-20-2008, 05:32 PM

Great Contest.

I'll sit this one out while I fix my Metro.

My money's on Tango Charlie!

cfg83 · 11-20-2008, 05:50 PM

Tango C -

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tango Charlie

I see a lot of ad hoc aero mods in our future...

Here's mine...
Notice the teeth. Just right for chewing on the tail of a Saturn wagon...

Ha ha, but remember, I will be DRAFTING BEHIND YOU!!!!!

Also, grasshopper, you must remember :

Art of War by SunTzu [SunZi] -English Hypertext

Quote:

25. These military devices, leading to victory, must not be divulged beforehand.

My infernal devices will be kept in secret ... for now,

.

PS - I am going to totally STEAL that teeth idea from you (after the first round).

CarloSW2

bhazard · 11-20-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

The block heater was posted in the How To section here by bbjsw10 and you can also read up on the block heater on the front page here........

Geo Metro Forum

I went to napa and the guy brought out a 1000w coolant heater, $53 I think he said... Im kinda looking for something cheaper and about half the wattage. Advance had a 400w model listed for like $25 on their site but I went to the store and the guy said they dont have them. Im pretty sure he had no idea what I was talking about though. At first he was like "you mean heater core?".

By the way heres what youre up against, buddy.

1337 · 11-20-2008, 11:15 PM

I'm taking The Benz on a 2000ish mile road trip this week, and I'm bringing a grill block! Some will be cold weather, but I think my average will be over 30MPG.

Matt Herring · 11-20-2008, 11:51 PM

that might help the fe and get u a few good tanks...the benz could be a factor in this tourney.

because youre entering more than one tank in your fuel log after the trip could u do them one tank per day so i can pick up the changes in your 90 day tank to tank. ill need a new 90 day avg for each round of the touney for u should u advance that far...thanks and have a great trip!