Hondaworkshop - project log

[Sandy]

Until you calibrate the gallons in the tank at Fillup,
the mileage will be off.
I had to readjust mine and suddenly I was getting 45mpg,
at the next fillup I had to readjust the amount delivered back down
and the mileage went back to normal.
There is a very specific method for calibrating the tank
and I guess it HAS to be done right.

[hondaworkshop]

Guess I need to read the manual.

[NoCO2]

Good information to know, I didn't know it needed special calibration. I'll make sure I RTFM when I get mine.

[hondaworkshop]

February 17, 2008

The Scangauge is now more calibrated, and showing roughly 30mpg for mixed traffic (gridlock/highway) and 38mpg when its only highway. Driving habits, license blocking the grille, and removal of mudflaps help me get there.

Today I was in the garage building another air blockoff for the front:





I started with cardboard to build the general model, then built the final one with corrugated plastic. It was covered with some old silver vinyl that I happened to have laying around, and then attached with zip ties.

I cant wait to try it out Tuesday.

[MetroMPG]

Nice work! That block looks great on the car. How about those small inlets on each side of the main, lower grille? Are they actually holes through the bumper? If so, I'd do them as well.

Congrats on the progress so far. What else do you have in mind?

[hondaworkshop]

If this one makes an improvement, I want to do something more permanent and flush. There is PVC sheeting at Home Depot, and I could remove that grill section and 'wrap' it.

One of the openings is blocked, the other one is opened. Should I try to make them flush with the bumper or just block off the open one?

The other plan I have is to make a underbody cover for a large void near the rear bumper...its like a parachute back there.

[MetroMPG]

Closed is better than open, and flush is probably slightly better than simply blocked. But we're splitting hairs here. Don't lose any sleep over making it flush, if simply blocking it is easier.

Sounds like a plan with the rear undertray. Looking forward to watching your progress.

You should do a fuel log as well - have you been tracking your fuel economy at fill-up time?

[hondaworkshop]

I have, but I had to interrupt my typical cycle to get the scangauge calibrated. Now that its on, I'll be able to do it using the same pump at the same station every time.

[Daox]

Looks pretty good. Keep it up!

[hondaworkshop]

February 27, 2008 Update:

I busted my OEM front spoiler in two on a parking berm... now I have the choice of either paying $100 for a new one that could break again, or fabbing something up that is more FE specific. I'm wondering, should I make a small front air dam or make an undertray?