Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-20-2006, 03:20 PM
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I said before that it looks
I said before that it looks exactly the same, only painted black in some spots. Do you really need pictures?
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-20-2006, 02:23 PM
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-20-2006, 08:50 AM
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The plexiglass will just be
The plexiglass will just be a dirt colored instead of whatever color you would paint the coroplast. I wouldnt think that would be any less visible than dirt colored coroplast.
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-20-2006, 01:20 AM
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It looks the same as the day
It looks the same as the day I put it on, except that the visible areas are now painted black. Everything is very secure. It aint coming off. I used 2 sheets of coroplast at $20/sheet. Evidently...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-06-2006, 02:01 PM
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Re: Ya rly, I love your daily
Well yesterday was cold and my RT ave was 57.5 which dropped my tank dangerously close to 60MPG. This morning started out with good potential but I managed to hit every red light but one. I ended up...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-05-2006, 02:00 PM
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Re: COROPLAST!
I paid $20/sheet. :( It was worth it though. I just picked up another sheet yesterday. It is so easy to work with I plan on replacing my rear interior with carpet covered cloroplast. Also will...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-05-2006, 07:26 AM
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Re: Quote:The drive to work
I'll kill you.[/quote]
LOL, yes, I believe you will.
I just read what I posted again and it does seem that I am bragging. That is truly not my intention, just responding to Metro's question....
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-05-2006, 06:37 AM
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The drive to work today was
The drive to work today was only 60.3. :(
Probably had to do with only 30F, wet roads (temps were still going down, roads not yet frozen) and 18MPH crosswinds. It was nice to hold on to 60...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-04-2006, 06:47 AM
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Telecommuting today since I
Telecommuting today since I am home with a sick child. So I guess I got over one bazillion MPG.
Last night I drove home through wind driven rain during a tornado watch and still managed 60.6MPG.
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-03-2006, 05:23 AM
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Just a note about the wind.
Just a note about the wind. Since I am on the highway with cars passing by, I am benefitting from all the air that is being displaced by the other vehicles which my ASI shows - 10 to 20MPH compared...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-03-2006, 04:39 AM
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New personal best on the
New personal best on the drive to work this morning. Things that have changed are the new belly pan, new side gapped spark plugs, 50 lb weight reduction (I will be putting the seat back in though)....
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-02-2006, 12:47 PM
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Yes, I tried to catch it on
Yes, I tried to catch it on fire before I installed it. After holding a flame to it for about 7 seconds, it finally caught. If you let it go without a draft, it will continue to burn slowly, but...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-02-2006, 09:01 AM
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Yes, it well melt. Keep
Yes, it well melt. Keep away from exhaust. It is very difficult to rip. Even if you start a cut with a boxcutter it is almost impossible to get it to rip. It is fairly rigid in one direction but...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-02-2006, 05:06 AM
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Re: Krousdb, how are you
Actually, I'm not doing anything special except for monitoring the temp gauge. With the 192F thermostat, grille block and belly pan, the engine gets to operating temp much quicker. But there is no...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-01-2006, 04:38 PM
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Cant wait to see some pics.
Cant wait to see some pics.
There is aa old red metro in the parking lot at work. Every once in awhile I go over and stare ate it thinking, I could kick some A** in that. I get some wierd...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-01-2006, 04:09 PM
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A switch is a switch is a
A switch is a switch is a switch. Switches are rated by thier ability to extinguish an arc when the switch is opened. DC is more difficult to extinguish than AC because DC has no zero crossing like...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-01-2006, 03:50 PM
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Re: I'm going to hit up home
Oooh, ooooh! I have an industrial pushbutton, rated for AC 120V, 30A I think. It should work for your application. I will send it for free if you want it. The button is gray and 1" in diameter. ...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-01-2006, 03:19 PM
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I visited 5 different Lowes
I visited 5 different Lowes / Home Depots and nobody knew what i was talking about. Metro says that the Canadian Home Depots carry it for $12 per 4x8 sheet. I ended up buying it at a sign making...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-01-2006, 01:24 PM
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-01-2006, 12:24 PM
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-01-2006, 11:26 AM
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Re: awesome! can't wait to see
Nope. I run my Mobil One for 12-15k miles. I will uninstall the belly pan for my safety inspection next January. I will do the oil change at that time before I reinstall the pan. Or maybe I will...
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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY
04-01-2006, 08:57 AM
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Belly Pan Installation, Honda Del Sol
Began with four 2' x 8' pieces of coroplast (corrugated plastic) 4mm thick.
https://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8936/15ze3.jpg (https://imageshack.us)
1. Jack up one side of car and place one sheet...
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