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Old 11-11-2008, 08:10 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Aftermarket Picks up on Ecomodding

Every so often, we at EcoModder get asked if we’re ever going to get into the business of making production, bolt on ecomods. Even though it makes sense, we’re much more interested in sharing information and encouraging crowd-sourcing within the EcoModder community. A prime example of that can be seen with the MPGuino, a piece [...]

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Old 11-11-2008, 10:15 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Can't afford it. If I DID have the money i'd probably troll the Aftermarket-but to be honest it would do me more good in the long run to practice my meager Jury-rigging skills until I get it right.

Also, the Aftermarket for 1993 Ford Festivas is pretty much dead.

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- Voltphreak's Li-ion replacement batteries for "total loss" (alternator-less) driving

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