Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-19-2006, 03:22 PM
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On the del sol, there are
On the del sol, there are two identical holes in the firewall. One for the throttle cable and one for the cruise actuator cable. Since mine doesnt have cruise, I popped out the rubber grommet and...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-20-2006, 11:44 AM
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Re: maybe you could illuminate
Let me answer your specific questions first. Since it is a two seater, it is dedicated to commuting plus any errands I do on the weekend that don't require me to drag the family along with me. ...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-20-2006, 08:04 AM
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Re: Hey krousdb, I have to give
Thanks for the props!
I wish I had a magic bullet, but it is just a combination of all of the standard mileage tips plus a route to and from work that is optimized to take advantage of hills, have...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-19-2006, 04:18 PM
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Re: Oh schnizzle that was some
Yes, at the end of the tank it is very accurate due to the faster rate of change of the reading. But you can see in the middle of the tank the numbers bounced around a bit. Still, much better than...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-19-2006, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: Update on Digital Fuel gauge
End of Day #1, 58 actual miles, 11.7 Ohms, 1.08 gallons, 53.7 MPG
End of Day #2, 110 actual miles, 15.9 Ohms, 2.125 gallons, 51.6 MPG
End of day #3, 163 actual miles, 20.6 Ohms, 3.125 gallons, 52.3...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-18-2006, 09:32 AM
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Re: Looks like you're doing
I just stopped by Autozone and ordered the 192F thermostat for $17. It should be in on Tuesday. Stopped by the Honda dealership and ordered the engine block heater for $42. Should be in by Friday.
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-17-2006, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: Update on Digital Fuel gauge
End of Day #1, 58 actual miles, 11.7 Ohms, 1.08 gallons, 53.7 MPG
End of Day #2, 110 actual miles, 15.9 Ohms, 2.125 gallons, 51.6 MPG
End of day #3, 163 actual miles, 20.6 Ohms, 3.125 gallons, 52.3...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-16-2006, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: Update on Digital Fuel gauge
End of Day #1, 58 actual miles, 11.7 Ohms, 1.08 gallons, 53.7 MPG
End of Day #2, 110 actual miles, 15.9 Ohms, 2.125 gallons, 51.6 MPG
End of day #3, 163 actual miles, 20.6 Ohms, 3.125 gallons, 52.3...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-16-2006, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: glide question,
Actually after the discussion on the other thread about coasting with engine off, I began to think about what benefit I was getting and I made a few changes to my routine. First, I decided that I...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-14-2006, 03:49 PM
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Re: Update on Digital Fuel gauge
End of Day #1, 58 actual miles, 11.7 Ohms, 1.08 gallons, 53.7 MPG
End of Day #2, 110 actual miles, 15.9 Ohms, 2.125 gallons, 51.6 MPG
End of day #3, 163 actual miles, 20.6 Ohms, 3.125 gallons, 52.3...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-13-2006, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: Update on Digital Fuel gauge
End of Day #1, 58 actual miles, 11.7 Ohms, 1.08 gallons, 53.7 MPG
End of Day #2, 110 actual miles, 15.9 Ohms, 2.125 gallons, 51.6 MPG
End of day #3, 163 actual miles, 20.6 Ohms, 3.125 gallons, 52.3...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-12-2006, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 37
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Re: Update on Digital Fuel gauge
End of Day #1, 58 actual miles, 11.7 Ohms, 1.08 gallons, 53.7 MPG
End of Day #2, 110 actual miles, 15.9 Ohms, 2.125 gallons, 51.6 MPG
End of day #3, 163 actual miles, 20.6 Ohm, 3.125 gallons, 52.3...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-12-2006, 04:03 AM
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Re: Just as an alternative, a
Ah, I was under the impression that the output was linear. If it was then the conversion equation would be REALLY easy to do. Assuming 2.6Volts was "full" and 0 volts is "empty, the percentage...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-11-2006, 05:27 PM
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Re: Just as an alternative, a
Problem is that the sensor output is not linear. Yiu would need to set up a lookup table. If that could be done, sign me up for one.
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-11-2006, 12:04 PM
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Re: Looks like a good tank so
No pics. I would have to take all my trip pieces out to get to it. But you don't need pics. Especially if you don't want to switch between analog and digital guage all of the time. Just locate...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-11-2006, 10:09 AM
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Re: Update on Digital Fuel gauge
End of Day #1, 58 actual miles, 11.7 Ohms, 1.08 gallons, 53.7 MPG
End of Day #2, 110 actual miles, 15.9 Ohms, 2.125 gallons, 51.6 MPG
Two days sick, no driving.
End of day #3, 163 actual...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-08-2006, 03:46 AM
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Re: Update on Digital Fuel gauge
End of Day #1, 58 actual miles, 11.7 Ohms, 1.08 gallons, 53.7 MPG
End of Day #2, 110 actual miles, 15.9 Ohms, 2.125 gallons, 51.6 MPG
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-07-2006, 04:20 AM
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Update on Digital Fuel gauge
I just thought I would track this tank on this thread to give an idea what the data looks like and how the accuracy turns out. On Monday morning, 2/6 I was at 2.8 Ohms, 6 miles. This is slightly...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-06-2006, 01:25 AM
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Re: VERY COOL!How cheaply do
I have 2 more just like it I bought on ebay. I would give you one but it needs a mini 12V battery, which costs more than the DMM costed, about $5 at radio shack. You are probably better off just...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
02-05-2006, 02:29 PM
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Vacuum Guage and Digital Fuel Gauge
In my intro, SVOBoy asked me to post more info on the vacuum gauge and digital fuel gauge install.
https://img357.imageshack.us/img357/6580/vacint3zx.jpg
The 2 5/8" Autometer Vacuum...
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