OG's VX Build: HyperMile Driving with some JDM Styling

[vrmouseyd15b]

Originally Posted by vrmouseyd15b

and hillbilly's hand throttle goes the path of least resistance (my usual first choice), but is no good for the same reasons.

EDIT: OOPS!! It was redneck, not hillbilly. I'm sorry, no offense to anybody, that's what happens when I talk from memory sometimes. REDNECK'S setup is here:http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...yle-26101.html

[vrmouseyd15b]

Here you go, bro!

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...vic-30097.html

[OG VX]

Update: MPGuino Custom Mounting - A Pillar Pod - Part Deux

We'll, fought like heck with this today. Still have a ways to go, but shaping out. Here's some pics and details.

Traced out the borders of the LCD onto painters tape.



Put that on the already cut panel



Cut that out, then went inside to chill a bit and check the fitment. As you can see, had to cut a couple more deep notches in the pillar. I realized, after my last post, that I would not be able to actually get the panel into position behind the pillar once it was completed unless I added these additional recessions.









"Smoothed out" the design with the help of my son's old Oscar the Grouch shirt and some painters tape. Looks like trash, I know, but I LOVE TRASH!!! (baddoom-passshhh!)







Then, laid down two layers of fiberglass.







I will place another couple layers on top tomorrow, once this dries. I'll also enforce the underside with a couple of layers, for good measure.

I ordered the breadboard wiring connectors/pins to do the wiring from the Arduino Uno to the display. So, that will be next week/weekend's project. Hoping to get this custom pillar/mount done and ready before I begin that stage.

I also painted my roof today. Turned out like dog doo-doo, so I'll spare you the pics. Just imagine...the peel of an orange. I'll be block sanding/polishing the roof to see if I can bring out a better result. The color looks good though. If all else fails, I have a friend named PlastiDip that will look better than the current outcome.

More to come on the project. As always, thanks for eco-tuning in.

[vrmouseyd15b]

wow wow wee woww!

[OG VX]

We'll, I'm fighting on this A-pillar MPGuino housing still. My first rendetion (from my last post) didn't work out to well. After fiberglassing I went to test fit the screen, and there wasn't enough back space to mount the screen. This was due to the sloping/curved lines I made in the fiberglass design.

So, stepped back and punted. I'm now working on a boxed-in shape to the housing. Just finished the design yesterday afternoon. I'll post some pics soon, after it's fiber glassed in. Unfortunately, the new box shape is great for MPGuino fitment, but is ever-so-slightly blocking view to the top of the bottom pod (Vac guage). So, I'm left with a decision to make. Either: (A) cut the dual pod in half and mount the MPGuino pod about 1.5"'s higher than the vac gauge pod; or (2) cut them in half, and fiberglass in a "stretch" of that same distance in-between the two pods. I'm un-decided at this point, for a number of reasons...

However, I did fix my LED-headlight issues. Now they are back and running just fine! Ended up being the combo switch. Thread for that issue/resolution is here.

[vrmouseyd15b]

Originally Posted by OG VX

Unfortunately, the new box shape is great for MPGuino fitment, but is ever-so-slightly blocking view to the top of the bottom pod (Vac guage). So, I'm left with a decision to make. Either: (A) cut the dual pod in half and mount the MPGuino pod about 1.5"'s higher than the vac gauge pod; or (2) cut them in half, and fiberglass in a "stretch" of that same distance in-between the two pods. I'm un-decided at this point, for a number of reasons...

Have you considered flipping the vac/Guido pods top to bottom? Somebody with your talents should be able to get it to look real sexy!
Might just need a little skin over the seams and voila!

[OG VX]

Originally Posted by vrmouseyd15b

Have you considered flipping the vac/Guido pods top to bottom? Somebody with your talents should be able to get it to look real sexy!
Might just need a little skin over the seams and voila!

Hmmm. Not a bad idea. Like, cut and invert order?

Just would have to make sure the cut is the same as the line/angle of the top of pod currently. Then, lil' bondo, lil' sanding...Hmm. I shalt think on this great idea of yours sir!

[vrmouseyd15b]

Yup yup, that's it exactly

[OG VX]

Update 10/3/14: Important Fuel Log/Performance Achievement

Finally eclipsed over 60MPG! Looks like I ran 62.88mpg for the last 134 miles.

I also shared my thread over at Honda-Tech this morning as well, in case those guys are interested.

Link to my fuel log is here.

Thanks for eco-tuning in!

[Daox]

Congrats, 60 mpg is pretty darn good!