bradlee
10-09-2011, 07:14 PM
Hello to all D$W/MiHG members and friends,
Two more Meets-plus, to go and that’ll wrap up our 2011 transition year of the Drive #mart Wisconsin/MiHG group. The plus in that sentence is our, much anticipated, annual Electric Block Heater Install Party. Once again we’ll be meeting at Tom Brunka’s garage on the northeast side of Milwaukee on Saturday Nov. 12th. In addition to installing EBH’s, Tom has offered his services to perform oil changes, lubrication, filters and tune-ups for those that desire those services. If you are interested in attending, please email me before Nov. 1st and I’ll get you additional details. EBH costs are $40 for the unit and $25 installation for any year Prius and Camry Hybrid. Wonderful deal since dealer cost for the same service is over $250. I’ve attached 2 articles that state the importance of having an Electric Block Heater in getting the best mileage throughout the year.
As part of our preparation for winter, Wayne Mitchell and Tom Brunka will give us a segment on how to prepare your vehicles for winter. The essence of this segment is that there are many things you can do to mitigate the effects of cold weather and continue to get the best mileage through out winter. This is an essential segment as we move into winter.
Congratulations are due to Wayne Gerdes who will also be sharing with us a short segment on his setting a new Guinness World Record for 48 Contiguous Fuel Economy Record. Wayne will give us some insight to the challenges that he and co driver Chris Bernius had to endure to achieve the 64.55 MPG average over 7900 miles in a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. With all the records that Wayne holds, this may have been the hardest to document. Some additional info is below:
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40821
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=283615671663878
One last thing, we want to congratulate Ben Nelson in the formation of the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Association. Ben has been our shining star in converting conventional vehicles into all electric vehicles and he has gathered local enthusiasts to build a formal structure to pursue their passion. I know that there are some of our D$A/MiHG members that have a small or moderate interest in EV conversions and now you have a formal outlet in which to get involved with. I apologize that by the time you receive this email, they have already had their first Meet, but others will follow. See the attachment for Ben’s description of this new organization. If you want further details feel free to contact Ben at:
http://www.wieva.org/
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/milwaukee-electric-car-club-running-event-6699.html
For our first timers, here’s the way things generally work at a meet. We begin to gather in the Library parking lot about 9:15am to schmooze and show off our vehicles. If the weather is good, we’ll begin check-in and our VTP’s (Vehicle Tire Pressures) at that time. At 10:00am we’ll begin to setup our room and by 10:20 we should be set to begin our introduction round robin and/or a “Fuel for Thought” quiz. We’ll have a short session and then take a short break for snacks and item sales. We’ll then have our main session and offer some updates, reviews, news, short subjects and door prizes and then break for lunch about 12:00 pm. After our potluck lunch, we’ll begin our Drive $mart sessions about 12:30 pm and begin cleanup. Beverages and utensils will be supplied but we encourage all attending to bring some food to share. (Main dishes are greatly appreciated). Be prepared to be gracious, with the understanding that the agenda usually does not follow the timeline.
Drive $mart Wisconsin/MiHG Meet, No 34
Saturday, October 15, 2011
9:30am to 1:30pm
Oak Creek Public Library
8620 South Howell Avenue
Oak Creek, WI. 53154
414-764-4400
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/2kv67k
9:00 – 10:00 Outdoor gathering, discussion and VTP checks
10:00 – 10:25 Check- in, room setup and informal discussion
10:25 – 10:55 Introduction Round Robin
10:55 – 11:05 48 Contiguous State Guinness World Record; Wayne Gerdes D$W PT and CleanMPG
11:05 – 11:15 BREAK
11:15 – 11:50 Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter; Wayne Mitchell, Chicago Prius Group & Tom Brunka, Amsoil
11:50 – 12:00 D$W/MiHG updates, spectacular door prizes
12:00 – Open Lunch, VTP results and informal discussion
12:30 - Open Drive $mart America driver training
As expressed earlier, please feel free to bring any co-worker, friend or relative if they are looking for options with their high fuel costs and that would be interested in getting better mpg in whatever they’re currently driving. Our Meets are the best way to get accurate and real life info on vehicles getting great fuel economy and actual behind the wheel Drive $mart training for hybrids and non-hybrid vehicles with some of the best fuel efficient drivers in the World. We’ll also have “spectacular” door prizes, free handouts and interesting displays in addition to our legendary D$W/MiHG camaraderie. This is the Meet that could change someone’s life.
We’ll also have the following items for sale at the Meet:
The Accutire Tire Gauge MS4350B for $14.95.
The Linear Logic ScanGauge 2 with X Gauge for $139.95
The New Linear Logic ScanGauge-e for $85
Toyota OEM 1st /2nd gen Prius Electric Block Heater for $39.95
Bob Sikorsky’s book, “Green Driving” for $14.95
Bentley 2004-2008 Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual, for $49.95
Green Slow Moving magnets and stickers, for $1.50 and $3.00
We thank the 26 members that attended our August Meet, including 5 first timers, and we anticipate still another great and memorable meet. Also we wish to thank all of our D$W/MiHG members across America and Canada for your encouragement and support in the continual growth of the D$W/MiHG, the largest hybrid owners group in North America.
Questions please call us at 262-691-4349.
Bradlee and Justin Fons
& the D$W/MiHG Planning Group
Two more Meets-plus, to go and that’ll wrap up our 2011 transition year of the Drive #mart Wisconsin/MiHG group. The plus in that sentence is our, much anticipated, annual Electric Block Heater Install Party. Once again we’ll be meeting at Tom Brunka’s garage on the northeast side of Milwaukee on Saturday Nov. 12th. In addition to installing EBH’s, Tom has offered his services to perform oil changes, lubrication, filters and tune-ups for those that desire those services. If you are interested in attending, please email me before Nov. 1st and I’ll get you additional details. EBH costs are $40 for the unit and $25 installation for any year Prius and Camry Hybrid. Wonderful deal since dealer cost for the same service is over $250. I’ve attached 2 articles that state the importance of having an Electric Block Heater in getting the best mileage throughout the year.
As part of our preparation for winter, Wayne Mitchell and Tom Brunka will give us a segment on how to prepare your vehicles for winter. The essence of this segment is that there are many things you can do to mitigate the effects of cold weather and continue to get the best mileage through out winter. This is an essential segment as we move into winter.
Congratulations are due to Wayne Gerdes who will also be sharing with us a short segment on his setting a new Guinness World Record for 48 Contiguous Fuel Economy Record. Wayne will give us some insight to the challenges that he and co driver Chris Bernius had to endure to achieve the 64.55 MPG average over 7900 miles in a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. With all the records that Wayne holds, this may have been the hardest to document. Some additional info is below:
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40821
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=283615671663878
One last thing, we want to congratulate Ben Nelson in the formation of the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Association. Ben has been our shining star in converting conventional vehicles into all electric vehicles and he has gathered local enthusiasts to build a formal structure to pursue their passion. I know that there are some of our D$A/MiHG members that have a small or moderate interest in EV conversions and now you have a formal outlet in which to get involved with. I apologize that by the time you receive this email, they have already had their first Meet, but others will follow. See the attachment for Ben’s description of this new organization. If you want further details feel free to contact Ben at:
http://www.wieva.org/
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/milwaukee-electric-car-club-running-event-6699.html
For our first timers, here’s the way things generally work at a meet. We begin to gather in the Library parking lot about 9:15am to schmooze and show off our vehicles. If the weather is good, we’ll begin check-in and our VTP’s (Vehicle Tire Pressures) at that time. At 10:00am we’ll begin to setup our room and by 10:20 we should be set to begin our introduction round robin and/or a “Fuel for Thought” quiz. We’ll have a short session and then take a short break for snacks and item sales. We’ll then have our main session and offer some updates, reviews, news, short subjects and door prizes and then break for lunch about 12:00 pm. After our potluck lunch, we’ll begin our Drive $mart sessions about 12:30 pm and begin cleanup. Beverages and utensils will be supplied but we encourage all attending to bring some food to share. (Main dishes are greatly appreciated). Be prepared to be gracious, with the understanding that the agenda usually does not follow the timeline.
Drive $mart Wisconsin/MiHG Meet, No 34
Saturday, October 15, 2011
9:30am to 1:30pm
Oak Creek Public Library
8620 South Howell Avenue
Oak Creek, WI. 53154
414-764-4400
Directions: http://tinyurl.com/2kv67k
9:00 – 10:00 Outdoor gathering, discussion and VTP checks
10:00 – 10:25 Check- in, room setup and informal discussion
10:25 – 10:55 Introduction Round Robin
10:55 – 11:05 48 Contiguous State Guinness World Record; Wayne Gerdes D$W PT and CleanMPG
11:05 – 11:15 BREAK
11:15 – 11:50 Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter; Wayne Mitchell, Chicago Prius Group & Tom Brunka, Amsoil
11:50 – 12:00 D$W/MiHG updates, spectacular door prizes
12:00 – Open Lunch, VTP results and informal discussion
12:30 - Open Drive $mart America driver training
As expressed earlier, please feel free to bring any co-worker, friend or relative if they are looking for options with their high fuel costs and that would be interested in getting better mpg in whatever they’re currently driving. Our Meets are the best way to get accurate and real life info on vehicles getting great fuel economy and actual behind the wheel Drive $mart training for hybrids and non-hybrid vehicles with some of the best fuel efficient drivers in the World. We’ll also have “spectacular” door prizes, free handouts and interesting displays in addition to our legendary D$W/MiHG camaraderie. This is the Meet that could change someone’s life.
We’ll also have the following items for sale at the Meet:
The Accutire Tire Gauge MS4350B for $14.95.
The Linear Logic ScanGauge 2 with X Gauge for $139.95
The New Linear Logic ScanGauge-e for $85
Toyota OEM 1st /2nd gen Prius Electric Block Heater for $39.95
Bob Sikorsky’s book, “Green Driving” for $14.95
Bentley 2004-2008 Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual, for $49.95
Green Slow Moving magnets and stickers, for $1.50 and $3.00
We thank the 26 members that attended our August Meet, including 5 first timers, and we anticipate still another great and memorable meet. Also we wish to thank all of our D$W/MiHG members across America and Canada for your encouragement and support in the continual growth of the D$W/MiHG, the largest hybrid owners group in North America.
Questions please call us at 262-691-4349.
Bradlee and Justin Fons
& the D$W/MiHG Planning Group