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Forum: Hypermiling on vacation 06-30-2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 360
Posted By Zukiru
tail of the dragon

so I went to North carolina from alabama (330 miles)
to drive the dragon.

32 mpg average.. including the crazy driving on the dragon....

and to be honest... I was in a hurry to be there and in a...
Forum: Fuel Economy 06-26-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 411
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Coasting in neutral

nope. just don't do anything to give it away.. like going double the speed limit...
Forum: My Ride 06-18-2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 721
Posted By Zukiru
Re: new member...for you subaru guys, my ride

I think that was his point.. a functional wing slows your Glide..


if it was only a track toy, then fine... but otherwise... lose the wing! (I am a fan of the car, don't get me wrong) and welcome...
Forum: Emissions 06-17-2008, 03:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,218
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Ethanol worth mileage drop?

cure for RR decrease with heat?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqRJ9GfIJtI
Forum: Fuel Economy 06-13-2008, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 256
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Convertible Drag

I'd build a spoiler for the behind the front seats.... but that's just me..

I think top down would be preferable to window down top up.

the also make covers for the convertible top to make it more...
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 06-11-2008, 01:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,529
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Three new Hybrids to join HCH-II

bye bye Zuki Hello CRZ... I am watching this one.. and intend to join the hybrid ranks when this comes out!
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 06-10-2008, 02:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 930
Posted By Zukiru
Re: I Can't Fit in That!

stand up guy, have any vids? I love comedy. like Jeff Dunham...
Forum: Other Manufacturers 06-07-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Metro both Chevy and Geo

sometimes you need a car you don't have to worry about at all.

if you make an 80s car that reliable it will cost you some money. (especially if you can't do the work yourself)
Forum: Other Manufacturers 06-06-2008, 08:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,765
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Lowest CD?? (Thanks Zukiru)

hehe I so almost got a pie in the face!

I agree that looking more AERO and being so are completely different animals.

Subaru couldn't give SAAB a car that would completely best the original.
I can...
Forum: Other Manufacturers 06-04-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,765
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Lowest CD?? (Thanks Zukiru)

I'd imagine that's just because of the paste on saab nose. I doubt they bothered to make sure it was as aerodynamic as the original.
Forum: Other Manufacturers 06-04-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,765
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Lowest CD?? (Thanks Zukiru)

nope the .29 is for the XT which was the lowest CD for a Japanese car in 1985 when the vehicle was designed. it's still pretty low.

it impresses me because back in 85 they had to really wind tunnel...
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 06-04-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 673
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Maybe Pulse and Glide isn't the rigth technique for my commute

yes it could look like
hahsfhdl;;lshffldfl

see...?
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 06-03-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 654
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Newbie w a Subie - absolute beginner here

I have the same problem as the DRLs. but it's when I try to FAS at night.
and my headlights go off with the switch.....
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 06-03-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 654
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Newbie w a Subie - absolute beginner here

FWD fuse won't really help your MPG that much. the rear assemblies rotating will still cause drag. and when cruising you are only sending about ten percent of the torque to the rear wheels. (I have...
Forum: Technical 06-03-2008, 12:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,425
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Grill blocking

that will look cool made out of the right materials
(already looks kinda cool)

your factory thermostat is most likely a 190 so your temp seems fine to me.
Forum: In the News 06-02-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Alabama hypermilers squeezing every penny from their gas tanks

they left the funny photo out of the online version it seems.

funny I can tell my girlfriend all about this.

then she sees it in the paper.

and calls me later to tell me how much she improved her...
Forum: Technical 06-02-2008, 12:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Bike rack increases FE?

looking forward to this update.
Forum: Technical 06-02-2008, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 429
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Tuft Testing Pictures/Videos

maybe but is it worth looking so square?
Forum: General 06-01-2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 978
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Hyper Voltage/Hyper Ground or Hyper waste of money?

I'm with the do it and do it cheaply camp.
can't hurt and it looks cool.. (I know roll eyes, ETC.)

I also agree that the sensors receive power and ground from the ECU I don't believe it will help...
Forum: Technical 05-31-2008, 03:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Tire size change for better mpgs?

unfortunately speedometers/odometers aren't very accurate to start with.

some are a few percent high and some a few percent low.
Forum: Technical 05-30-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,425
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Grill blocking

you are right all those "race" noses stink...
and I agree with the idea of blocking the upper opening mentioned above this post...

(the techno R thing looks good but is useless.)

you may be right...
Forum: Fuel Economy 05-30-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 372
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Washing car helping my FE

+1 to the dirt road statement.

Alafrellinbama...
Forum: Fuel Economy 05-30-2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,438
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Can you hypermile a turbo 5 spd car?

new thought if you really want a cool fun high mpg mid-rear experience go back to the 80s and get a non turbo first gen MR2... lots of fun and very frugal.
Forum: Fuel Economy 05-30-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,438
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Can you hypermile a turbo 5 spd car?

fuel contamination is from running rich, like turbo cars do.

I had a mitsubishi starion (still have it with a cracked head actually)
and now I understand why most manufacturers no longer use...
Forum: Technical 05-30-2008, 04:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By Zukiru
Re: Bike rack increases FE?

hmm 0.360

anybody got access to a wind tunnel program.
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