07-11-2009, 07:13 PM
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No need to mess up your current tank ! 
I was thinking that the next time that you fill up, you might could re-run a short distance A-B-A-B test, and then just fill up again and start the new tank.
No need to do a long distance test since you have your MPG meter. A test like MetroMPG does with his testing would be cool. ( B.T.W. Does your car have cruise control ? )
I think a lot of non eco-mod people that learn about our methods would attribute it to "driving down a mountain with the engine off ."
A test of aerodynamics done while driving 'normally' might be a good way to convince people.
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07-11-2009, 10:26 PM
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Where do you get that ecomodder sticker? I want one!
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07-11-2009, 10:35 PM
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Thanks, trying to make it more like your prius, er, uh... A missile! 
I was noticing the rear view mirror that the window does now look like a prius window, with the divider in the middle at the separation point. |
I'll tell you what bro...every month I pay my car loan I appreciate more and more what guys like you are doing to get max mpg. Super impressed with your design. Not that I regret getting my Prius because I love it but when I see the numbers guys are getting on here with their own mod designs I get jealous of your skills as I am not as wrench smart as most on here.
Congrats on a successful mod and best of luck pushing your mpg's higher and higher! |
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07-12-2009, 02:41 PM
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That's a decent improvement. Happy to see someone else taking the Kammback route.
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07-12-2009, 03:14 PM
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Matt -
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Originally Posted by Matt Herring
I'll tell you what bro...every month I pay my car loan I appreciate more and more what guys like you are doing to get max mpg. Super impressed with your design. Not that I regret getting my Prius because I love it but when I see the numbers guys are getting on here with their own mod designs I get jealous of your skills as I am not as wrench smart as most on here.
Congrats on a successful mod and best of luck pushing your mpg's higher and higher!
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Then save your pennies and look into one of those aftermarket aero-kits for your Prius. I wish we all had that as an option!
Look at me, spending someone else's money again, .
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07-12-2009, 03:53 PM
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That's a decent improvement. Happy to see someone else taking the Kammback route.
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Thanks, Darin. Without this site it wouldn't exist! |
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07-12-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Cd
No need to mess up your current tank !
I was thinking that the next time that you fill up, you might could re-run a short distance A-B-A-B test, and then just fill up again and start the new tank.
No need to do a long distance test since you have your MPG meter. A test like MetroMPG does with his testing would be cool. ( B.T.W. Does your car have cruise control ? )
I think a lot of non eco-mod people that learn about our methods would attribute it to "driving down a mountain with the engine off ."
A test of aerodynamics done while driving 'normally' might be a good way to convince people. |
Some good points. No cruise control here. I'll report to you on my fast, non p&g, a/c on highway numbers soon.
I probably won't do any more A-B-A, but I have like five 70 mph highway only tanks from this summer in "B" configuration, so it should show up. |
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07-13-2009, 12:31 PM
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Great work, looks good too!
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07-13-2009, 01:08 PM
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Very good work  and thanks a lot for the tests.
4 mpg out of 51 mpg is a lot for a single mod : 7% less power needed.
This makes me wanting to be at home with a full after-noon free time and no wind to make my coast down testing between with & without rear wheel skirts & uglyback. Hope I will be able to show such an improvement...
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