Go Back   EcoModder Forum > Introductions
Register Now
 Register Now
 

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 11-19-2008, 02:39 AM   #1 (permalink)
UberNaut
 
metalshark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: where the wind blows
Posts: 21

Verna - '01 Hyundai Accent GS
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
my intro...

Hello everybody I was Introduced to this site with a couple questions in mind i actually found this site off google and thought that its really cool...

Me: see I love the car modding seen Im all into customs and eco customs was a new concept to me.

My car: I have a 2001 Hyundai accent and I did a little modding to it myself.
generally performance modifications that helped me in multiple ways including efficiency. yeah my car isn't anything huge but it is better then stock witch makes me happier with it. if you guy are into mechanics of things you might hate some of my plans for my car, but all the rest you will love.
I guess I will start by telling you what i did to my car so far- bored our intake manifold and airram intake (for increased air flow), underdrive pulley (for less belt draw), performance plugs and wires, performance lowering springs, and much more to come.

alot of N/A racing mods increase mpg if you can drive conservatively.
but burn double the gas if you drive liberally.

I was looking into electric a/c and power steering.
and had an idea of making custom cvvt for the car... (not sure where to start).

I understand you guys are all about saving and stuff but to be honest with you I wont be able to make my car like a rolling mpg raft.
as I am still only 20 and love to have fun with cars.
(dont ask if I street race because the answers is no)

I am very knowledgeable in cars and do all my work myself.


Last edited by metalshark; 03-07-2009 at 01:32 AM..
  Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Popular topics

Other popular topics in this forum...

   
Old 11-19-2008, 08:33 AM   #2 (permalink)
Administrator
 
Daox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Germantown, WI
Posts: 11,203

CM400E - '81 Honda CM400E
90 day: 51.49 mpg (US)

Daox's Grey Prius - '04 Toyota Prius
Team Toyota
90 day: 49.53 mpg (US)

Daox's Insight - '00 Honda Insight
90 day: 64.33 mpg (US)

Swarthy - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage DE
Mitsubishi
90 day: 56.69 mpg (US)

Daox's Volt - '13 Chevrolet Volt
Thanks: 2,501
Thanked 2,586 Times in 1,554 Posts
Welcome to the site. What are your goals for the car?
__________________
Current project: A better alternator delete
  Reply With Quote
Old 11-19-2008, 08:45 AM   #3 (permalink)
Batman Junior
 
MetroMPG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 22,515

Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
Thanks: 4,062
Thanked 6,960 Times in 3,604 Posts
Your age doesn't automatically = speedfreak. You'll find more than a few <20's here who are interested in ecomods primarily.

But everyone's motivations are different. Welcome to EcoModder!

__________________
Project MPGiata! Mods for getting 50+ MPG from a 1990 Miata
Honda mods: Ecomodding my $800 Honda Fit 5-speed beater
Mitsu mods: 70 MPG in my ecomodded, dirt cheap, 3-cylinder Mirage.
Ecodriving test: Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown



EcoModder
has launched a forum for the efficient new Mitsubishi Mirage
www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread




Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Biz Intro MartinShen Introductions 1 12-10-2008 10:17 PM
Jeep intro DoctorP82 Introductions 4 07-04-2008 10:14 PM
Steve's Intro SteveP Introductions 19 04-13-2008 12:04 PM
newb intro and question about civic hb vx reformed Introductions 9 01-29-2008 11:28 PM
New user intro and pick-up aero modding Blackbird Aerodynamics 4 01-28-2008 12:06 PM



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com