Hello all from VT

[bosstralia]

Hey all, purchased a new to me '98 Mazda b2500 last month, after I totaled my previous vehicle. Needing a new means of transportation put me in a financial hardship, so I bought a cheap set of wheels and am looking to save money everywhere. Think I found a forever home here with you guys. Always loved the scientific method, and crunching data. Not sure I will ever go all the way with visible aero mods (pretty sure I wont) but I am all about efficiencies elsewhere. I particularly like the idea of being hyper efficient while blending in with the crowd.

Hope to be an active member here, I have been lurking in all of the small pickup threads already.

Thanks for all the info you guys have provided me so far.

-boss out

[Stubby79]

"Stealthy" aero mods...tonneau cover, belly pan, grill block.

Plenty of other mods in the "65+ Efficiency Mods" list that aren't visible.

Manual transmission?

Have fun!

[redpoint5]

Welcome

We might need a new term for a stealth modding. Is an undetected ecomodded car a ecosleeper?

[freebeard]

Welcome; what's the etymology of 'bosstralia"? Is it pronounced like bozztraulya?

Here's a [modest] example of a stealth ecomod:



A bellmouth on the snorkel of a VW diesel.

[bosstralia]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Oh yeah, I like ecosleeper. Although I am just starting to drastically change my driving habits and it is addicting to squeeze every last mile out of a tank of gas...

Name comes from playing risk as a kid (and an adult kid!) Hold Australia at all costs. Pronounced like Australia.

[Ecky]

Welcome, fellow Vermonter!

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by bosstralia

purchased a new to me '98 Mazda b2500 last month

Was it already a rebadged Ranger by that model-year or is it still the same as the international model?

[bosstralia]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

Was it already a rebadged Ranger by that model-year or is it still the same as the international model?

Yes, it is a ranger. 98-01 they were rebadged Rangers. But this gives me access to a LOT more info and used parts, and I still get to have a unique vehicle.

[bosstralia]

Ecky-

Wow, what a treat. I was just able to catch up on aerocivics history, I cannot believe such an iconic car is so close to me while I begin my journey. Thank you for all the work you are doing to that car. Can’t wait to see it bombing down I-89.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by bosstralia

this gives me access to a LOT more info and used parts

Of course this will be much valuable while looking for fuel-efficiency improvements too.