Ecomodder Threads

I've been creating some pretty interesting threads about ecomodding, which is sweeping the nation, really.

here they are.

Let me know what you think!

There was another episode of Downsized.  These people are the reason the economy is in the crapper this side of Atlantic.  Their family likes to piss away money on bullshit they don't need.  Ha!  It's funny, though.

Daytime Running Lights Use Gas!

It's true.

Unnecessary technology in automobiles hurts fuel economy greatly!!!

Just like running your A/C, other electronic devices pull hard on your car's alternator.  Thus, reducing your car's overall miles per gallon.

I have made a hobby out of improving my car's efficiency by eliminating some of these would-be leaches of power.  For instance, Daytime Running Lights.  While required in some areas, many view them as only necessary during near-dark conditions.  To respond to the requirement, many auto manufacturers have made their cars and trucks to utilize them constantly while they're running.  Daytime running lights can use up to 2% of your overall fuel economy.  Keep in mind, the fact that they aren't always necessary or an addition to safety.

I live in Florida, one of the sunniest places in the US.  I rarely drive at night and thus was in a pickle about DRLs.  Because my volkswagen was programmed to run them constantly, I did some in-dash tweaking to my car and saw a gain of nearly 1/2 a mile per gallon!!!

According to a research study, if every car in America shut off their DRLs, millions of gallons of gas would be saved.

Check out this article: 

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-economy/drl-gas-consumption.htm

British Music

I was in my car the other day when I realized I don't really like anything but British music and haven't for quite a while!

My top ten favorite albums right now are:

1. Supergrass
2. Ron Wood - I've Got My Own Album To Do

Ron is the guitarist from The Rolling Stones and The Faces. Which Brings me to The Faces.

3. The Faces - Good Boys When They're Asleep (The Best Of)

Track Listing

1. Flying

2. Three Button Hand Me Down

3. Wicked Messenger

4. Sweed Lady Mary

5. Bad 'N' Ruin

6. Had Me A Real Good Time

7. Debris

8. Miss Judy's Farm

9. You're So Rude

10. Too Bad

11. Love Lives Here

12. Stay With Me

13. Cindy Incidentally

14. Glad And Sorry

15. Borstal Boys

16. Ooh La La

17. Pool Hall Richard

18. You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything

19. Open To Ideas

4. The Buzzcocks

5. The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony