Go Back   EcoModder Forum > EcoModding > EcoModding Central
Register Now
 Register Now
 

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 06-09-2009, 04:16 PM   #11 (permalink)
EcoModding Lurker
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sheffield UK
Posts: 50
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Hi, really appreciate the reply.
Ive seen the crx ( if i remember correctly it was yours ) with the trailer behind, its a great idea but a lot of my driving is in built up areas and some rough country british ( single lane ) roads , and probably isn't going to help much - as in , it may get in the way of other traffic, reversing parking etc etc
It would be great on the motorway though.

  Reply With Quote
Alt Today
Popular topics

Other popular topics in this forum...

   
Old 06-09-2009, 09:57 PM   #12 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cookeville, TN
Posts: 850
Thanks: 1
Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts
A frame with elastic cord inside in a rather air tight bag could be inflated to be the boat tail and then deflated. it would probably not fold up properly when you deflate. . .
  Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2009, 01:31 AM   #13 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Victoria , Australia.
Posts: 499
Thanks: 20
Thanked 46 Times in 33 Posts
ChipX,
Not sure what the legal requirements are but can you fit smaller mirrors?
Tape over the joint at the front where the bonnet and bumper meet.
Tape the joints around the headlights.
Remove the roof mounted antenna.
Fit a wiper cover.
Under front dam mounted flex cover.

Not sure how these will go but they are all worth a look.

Cheers , Pete.
  Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2012, 03:22 AM   #14 (permalink)
It's all about Diesel
 
cRiPpLe_rOoStEr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Posts: 12,891
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1,684 Times in 1,502 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by chipX View Post
One simple and cheap mod I'd consider is a single-arm windshield wiper.
http://engineeringworkarounds.blogsp...e-or-rice.html

The passenger-side wiper mounting seems to be symmetrical enought to that.
  Reply With Quote
Old 10-11-2012, 03:38 AM   #15 (permalink)
Smeghead
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Central AK
Posts: 933

escort - '99 ford escort sport
90 day: 42.38 mpg (US)

scoobaru - '02 Subaru Forester s
90 day: 28.65 mpg (US)
Thanks: 32
Thanked 146 Times in 97 Posts
How tall are the doors in the back?

Rear wheel skirt.

__________________

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

One mile of road will take you one mile, one mile of runway can take you around the world.
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread




Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Video: Can Skinnier Tires Increase Fuel Economy? Peakster EcoModding Central 67 06-06-2019 01:27 AM
Ford Transit EcoNetic to get 32.6 MPG U.S. SVOboy EcoModder Blog Discussion 0 04-24-2009 01:50 PM
New York Auto Show: Ford Highlights Fuel Economy with Interactive Display SVOboy EcoModder Blog Discussion 1 04-11-2009 05:34 PM
The Blade - Increase Fuel Economy by 30%? CorollaMaster EcoModding Central 31 10-28-2008 07:13 PM
Ford, making money? It must be a mistake... SVOboy General Efficiency Discussion 3 04-28-2008 10:28 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