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Please don't see from negative view. This is not arguing or to get who right or wrong, or who win. We just exchange some info or knowledge so ppl here will get benefit of our knowledge. like i said before, i just share my info which i got before and makes its not only benefit for me. That's the purpose of this forum, right ? looking forward to discuss and exchange our thought later outside here.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Havocwreaker
Look wat I found about saving fuel and reducing drag factor, etc
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27June 2008
Save pounds at the pump
As soaring fuel prices continue to hit the headlines, motorists cannot fail to be interested in ways to get the most miles out of every tank of petrol.
Regardless of your choice of vehicle, there are techniques you can use to save fuel and at the same time minimise your impact on the environment. These techniques are part of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) course, which has delivered eco-benefits through fuel efficiency methods since the IAM was established in 1956.
Ask yourself: "Do I really need to drive?": Short journeys that are generally less than two miles cause the most pollution and are inefficient in terms of fuel consumption. A straining cold engine will produce 60 per cent more pollution than a warm one. Walk or cycle where possible instead.
Plan your route: Take the most direct route and go at off-peak times if possible to save fuel and time. Sitting in congestion means you are often doing zero miles per litre. Consider car sharing, Park and Ride schemes or public transport.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly: Inefficient, under-serviced engines can reduce fuel economy by 10 per cent or more. Catalytic converters are environmentally friendly - but only if they are properly maintained.
Check your tyres: Correct tyre pressures reduce wear and helps fuel economy. Under-inflated tyres need replacing more often (itself an environmental problem) as well as being dangerous. Make a point of checking them at least once a week.
Obey the speed limits: Try to ‘feather’ the throttle when you reach your cruising speed. Doing 56mph uses 25 per cent less fuel than 70mph and a smoother driving style can bring significant fuel saving.
Reduce the drag factor: Remove roof racks and carriers when they’re not in use as well as unnecessary boot luggage and heavy accessories. Driving with the window open and using air conditioning increases drag and lowers fuel economy, so use the vent settings instead.
Buy green fuel: And use less of it. If you get stuck in traffic, switch off the engine. Find out if you can buy low sulphur diesel (city diesel) or cleaner petrol (low sulphur/aromatics) locally.
Use “accelerator” sense: Save fuel by planning ahead and reading the traffic in advance to gently join a queue rather than braking suddenly as you hit traffic.
Reverse when you park: The engine will be cold and at its most fuel inefficient when you start it. If you can drive away without having to reverse when the engine is cold, you will save fuel and have better visibility.
Watch your levels: If you fill your fuel tank up to the brim, you may be carrying around additional fuel which in turn means that you have more weight on board than is necessary and this will itself reduce fuel efficiency
Credit to Institute of Advanced Motorists
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/how/151...hniques-3.html
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Don't drive with window open, that's weird !
As poor as his use of grammar is, my sentiments are similar to that of parraboi.Quote:
Originally Posted by parraboi
My course is Aerospace engineering, but I'm also doing a project with cars. Check out youtube with the search string 'formula sae'.
I made my comments off the back of some research i did specifically on undertrays and under car aerodynamic devices. Granted the application for a formula sae car is different to that of a road car, but the principles remain the same.
My point is just this. Unless you spend a lot of your time driving faster than the speed limit, you won't see significant savings in fuel or an increase in performance.
The proof lies within the data you provided. How long do you spend driving at 100kph+? At 100kph, from the graph you've posted, there's less than 3kW of power difference in the power required. The Civic isn't exactly a powerhouse, but it can spare 3kW.
That's all my point was.
how does" ...drive away without having to reverse when the engine is cold" help FC??
If you reverse park, when you start the Car, you can drive it off immediately. Instead of wasting time reversing it while the engine is cold and burning the most fuel.Quote:
Originally Posted by dannybubu
UWA fsae > * :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Havocwreaker
it's normal. when u open ur window while driving, the air will flow into your cabin and reducing cd, at the end will increase ur perf. needed and FC.Quote:
Originally Posted by happy
same principle with undertray. even some of us still thought, it's negligible, but around the world scientist (who isn't student anymore) proved it's exist;)
looks mate, you the ones who dragged this issue to FC, but if you read my first post carefully, FC is NOT the main purpose. if FC can be decrease, it's just a bonus and also i said, it's effective at range 80-180 kmh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Havocwreaker
and you keep saying FC FC FC and FC all the timeQuote:
Originally Posted by dmx
also worth or not, it's depend on personal financial circumstances. If you think, it's not, that's ur problems, but for me, this is nothing.
and please don't say, undertray can't reduce drag. It been proved by scientist around the worldand they're not student anymore ;)
btw, you can keep your opinion as yours, same to me. no heart feeling :cool:
lets we move on !!!!
just got my roof spoiler today, finally..
we ordered 8 pcs, 3 end up to Sing, 2 for Indonesia, 1 for malaysia buyer, and last 2 for Australia.:D this is the slimest roof spoiler on the market.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...rdmx/roof1.jpg
and the roof spoiler line/shape is continue from roof line
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...rdmx/roof6.jpg
You guys have too much money. Period.Quote:
Originally Posted by rk 86 wa
DMX, you got the CF version of the roof spoiler?
RMIT fsae next :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by rk 86 wa
oh yeah you are not only the areospace scientist, but also the primary school english teacher. geniusQuote:
Originally Posted by Havocwreaker
Cmon guys... can we forget about this argument and move on with "Your mods to 2006-2007 fd civics"?