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Forum: Hypermiling 08-11-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By ChewChewTrain
Okay. Just got done doing 800 mile roundtrip to...

Okay. Just got done doing 800 mile roundtrip to Los Angeles. On the long freeways legs, I posted some pretty disappointing numbers around 45 to 50mpg, when I was expecting to best my 56mpg record....
Forum: Hypermiling 08-04-2016, 09:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
39.3mpg was the first tank I posted on Fuelly. ...

39.3mpg was the first tank I posted on Fuelly. Big improvement at 54.9 now.
Forum: Hypermiling 08-04-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
I don't mind switching off the key, although I do...

I don't mind switching off the key, although I do end up giving passengers a long explanation about what I'm doing and my sister yelled at me for my "being cheap".
Forum: Hypermiling 08-04-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
There's plenty of vacuum assist left to keep the...

There's plenty of vacuum assist left to keep the brakes working.

No power steering. It's a 1989 Civic!

Having SO much success with EOC (54.9mpg last tank) I have no interest in coasting with...
Forum: Hypermiling 08-04-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
I key off the car, Ben. I've heard of kill...

I key off the car, Ben.

I've heard of kill switches, too, but don't know the pros/cons of either way.
Forum: Hypermiling 08-02-2016, 04:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Okay. Here's my solution. You'll need to...

Okay. Here's my solution. You'll need to connect the dots, so put down the pint, Paul, and pay attention. That means you, too, Ben.

To monitor my battery voltage, I've been using a voltage...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-28-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
A comedian said, "Trying to get a fat girl drunk...

A comedian said, "Trying to get a fat girl drunk is like trying to fill the gas tank of an RV (campervan)."
Forum: Hypermiling 07-28-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
hahahaha TOUCHE, Paul! No defense. I lay...

hahahaha TOUCHE, Paul! No defense. I lay myself at the mercy of the court.
Forum: Hypermiling 07-28-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
As she gyrates on the roof, my car is most...

As she gyrates on the roof, my car is most unstable in straight line driving.

On the other hand, if she leans to the opposite side, while taking turns at high speeds, my 27y/o Civic handles like...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-28-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
SURE! Happy to accommodate, Paul. See...

SURE! Happy to accommodate, Paul. See attachment. This is merely a rough, proof-of-concept.

And, Ben, YOU were right about my 1989 Civic being a babe magnet. A McClaren owner could not expect...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-28-2016, 07:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Ok. Here's what I've engineered. Instead of...

Ok. Here's what I've engineered. Instead of mounting an unsightly solar panel on my car's roof, I will have a pole dancer.

If my calculations are correct, which I can't be too sure, because my...
Forum: Hypermiling 07-28-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Gee. I didn't know that EOC was known to be hard...

Gee. I didn't know that EOC was known to be hard on car batteries. Thanks for that factoid. R.I.D.E! Hmmm. Never used that word before. What's the difference between a "fact" and a "factoid"?.
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Forum: Hypermiling 07-26-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,919
Posted By ChewChewTrain
Force alternator to ALWAYS charge?

Hiya y'all!

I EOC (engine off coast) SO much it's hard to keep my battery fully charged.

Is there a way to manually override the voltage regulator to force the alternator to ALwAYS charge the...
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