05-11-2013, 06:49 PM
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Eh, I got a random Rock Auto coupon in the mail so I'll probably just use that.
Put together my cargo shelf. Used liquid nails to glue the two layers together. Since the seats aren't there I could have made the whole shelf longer. I may try that in the future, but there isn't enough foam left.
It raises the load floor over an inch, so now that little seat stay that sticks up in the middle won't be a problem when I carry my bike.
Of course the carpet is over everything now.
Oh yeah, and it's like half the weight of the drilled out particle board cargo floor. Maybe 1-2lb. savings.
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05-29-2013, 07:54 PM
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Well, pretty sure the right side CV is about to blow up, just like the alignment guy said it would. Unfortunately I bought the wrong side CV so I'm going to have to return that and get the right one. Then the fun challenge of installing lower control arms, lowering springs, lower ball joints and the CV.
Until then, bicycling.
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06-13-2013, 10:42 PM
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Took the wheels off, tried and failed to get rusty bolts out. Getting a local guy to install some parts for me hopefully within a week. I want to get to the rally up north next weekend.
Until then, my friend assured me it's okay to drive around a while without anything blowing up.
That's good, because I just did this and it's the best thing ever. I saw the reflection in other people's cars and could not stop laughing hysterically. I love it.
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06-13-2013, 10:55 PM
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Love it!
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06-14-2013, 02:27 AM
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Haha! Got video of these in motion?
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06-20-2013, 09:03 PM
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Hopefully we'll get videos at the rally trip. Everything seems to be coming together. I dropped it off with the mechanic today so it should be done by the time I get off work tomorrow. I will bike down there, drive the car back, pack up, add some temp. aero mods and head to the Great North. (Newberry, MI for the Magnum Opus Rally)
Should be fixed by tomorrow afternoon- control arms, axle(s), wheel bearing.
When I get back I'll send it to him again to finish up- drivers lower ball joint, rear upper control arms and lowering springs. Get it aligned. Go to MN. Drive F100 back. The plan is oh-so-simple!
Hoping for 45+mpg on the drive up, and since I am not on a time limit it will be easy to cruise at 60-65mph the whole way. Bets on MPG? Maybe there will be some photogenic spots in Sault Ste. Marie...
PS- sorry for no real ecomodding updates lately- I've been trying to get maintenance done instead. Haven't forgotten about EM!
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06-24-2013, 06:55 PM
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Ok seriously. I even put on my old front bumper grille blocks for the drive up and only managed 41mpg. Yes, half of the drive was 75mph in the rain, but still. I don't get what is pulling the economy down so badly. Checked the tires and they're between 45 and 50psi. Does having the cabin fan on really soak up all that energy?
Didn't get video of the wheels yet; it was a pretty busy weekend. Also skipped Sault Ste Marie due to bad weather and fatigue.
^^^After some fun on the stage. Car ended up covered in mud.
It was nice to have the suspension and axles fixed up; it doesn't thunk anymore, although there are a couple new issues to work out. Wobbly steering upwards of 75mph and a ticking at low speed and partial brake application.
Anyway, should be getting it lowered and aligned this week. I'll have the guy take a look and see if there's anything loose.
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06-24-2013, 08:12 PM
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Ok seriously. I even put on my old front bumper grille blocks for the drive up and only managed 41mpg. Yes, half of the drive was 75mph in the rain, but still. I don't get what is pulling the economy down so badly. Checked the tires and they're between 45 and 50psi. Does having the cabin fan on really soak up all that energy?
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41mpg at 75mph cruise in the rain in a non vtec-e Civic seems pretty good really. If you were actually pulling 41 at 75mph then you can bet you'd be up near 60mpg at 55 mph. Seriously, play around with the "Aerodynamic & rolling resistance, power & MPG calculator" on this site and you'll see.
Congrats! Car look cool too.
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06-24-2013, 09:35 PM
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Maybe time to fill up and go for an hour drive at 55mph and see what happens. I probably averaged 71 or 72 in reality, since the rest of the drive was around 67mph. It feels like 50mpg is reliably possible with the right weather, driving and simple mods. It's happened before...
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06-27-2013, 07:22 PM
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