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08-16-2006, 10:07 PM
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*shrug*
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The Greatest Aero Mod Never Mentioned!
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08-16-2006, 10:16 PM
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nice ben.
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08-16-2006, 10:19 PM
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curious to know if we can do this and keep the antenna
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08-16-2006, 10:24 PM
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*shrug*
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You could prolly just do an antenna tuck and stick it somewhere random,  |
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08-17-2006, 12:34 AM
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3 pedals>*
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Didn't know I could do the same as you. But I'll keep mine. It's not that hurtful to my FE. I don't have to look for anything to squeeze my FE, I got plenty of stuff to do.
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08-17-2006, 12:36 AM
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*shrug*
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Yeah, it's more for not having a car that looks like it should be RC.
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08-17-2006, 12:59 AM
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nice
I haven't used my radio since I purchased my stereo. Nice mod, It looks like a cover to fit my civic would be the same part...
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08-17-2006, 01:01 AM
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*shrug*
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There's different types for EGs and EKs, I know someone sells both on H-T for 5 bucks, but he didn't have them for EFs.
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08-17-2006, 01:06 AM
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who sells them on h-t
who sells them on h-t?....the parts look alike.
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08-17-2006, 01:08 AM
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*shrug*
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I'm not sure, I just search "antenna block off" until I found it. I think the holes might be different but what do I know.
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08-17-2006, 02:30 AM
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My Yaris came stock with the antenna embedded inside the rear window. I wonder what the FE improvement is.
Using my new Scangauge in an unscientific test, I noticed a ~10% FE reduction by sticking my arm fully outside the window (50mpg to 46mpg). This was at about 60 mph on cruise control. An antenna is hardly the same as an arm but I can see why it would be bad, being in such a high velocity air stream.
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08-17-2006, 08:45 AM
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I should be WORKING now
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What a coincidence - I was looking at my antenna yesterday while riding past the car on the beater bike ... and wondering why I don't take it off.
Mine's mounted in the same location, but there isn't even a radio on the other end of the cable. I have the original "blank" where a radio should be. (And I've checked: there are 4 speakers installed from the factory. But no radio. Strange. The only option the car came with: side moldings.)
I guess until I get around to putting a radio in, I could take my antenna off too.
This one's in that category of changes where the effect is indetectible, yet logically, it's better without than with.
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08-17-2006, 11:34 AM
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*shrug*
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Darin, I say you go for it. Life's no fun with comercials anyway.
Ninja edit: oh snap, my old tank fell off the 90 day, |
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08-17-2006, 11:37 AM
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I should be WORKING now
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Woohoo for the 90-day average!
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08-17-2006, 11:40 AM
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*shrug*
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It must've been removing the antenna last night that made my FE jump so high, |
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08-17-2006, 11:59 AM
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I should be WORKING now
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Or did you install one of those gold-plated PCV valves and not tell anyone?
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08-17-2006, 12:00 PM
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*shrug*
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I'm pretty sure it was the wire tuck, been doing pretty well since then, |
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08-17-2006, 02:35 PM
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granny just passed me
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While your at it. You better take out thouse non used speakers. That will drop 7kg off your car and improve your gas milage about as much as removing your antenna.
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08-17-2006, 04:08 PM
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*shrug*
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what nonused speakers?  You can hear my blasting daft punk from a block away. |
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08-17-2006, 08:42 PM
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granny just passed me
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I am talking about metro's car. He doesnt have a radio.
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2008 EPA adjusted:
Distance traveled by bicycle in 2007= 1,830ish miles
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08-17-2006, 08:47 PM
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*shrug*
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Oooh, I suck. I'd go crazy without something to listen to!
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08-17-2006, 08:56 PM
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I should be WORKING now
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Ah. I should be paying better attention! Wasting all that fuel dragging those speakers around is a terrible thing, you're right. I do have some room to focus on weight reduction.
I'm ruthless on the sailboat I race on - I'm responsible for keeping tabs on what non-essential stuff is on the boat. Just tonight I forbade the skipper to bring a second bag of ice on for the refreshments. On the round-the-southern-oceans (and other) races, they're fanatical about the weight. E.g. cut the handle off your toothbrush.  |
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08-17-2006, 10:12 PM
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ROFL, Awesome Ben!! It looks a lot better (to me)
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Originally Posted by SVOboy
Yeah, it's more for not having a car that looks like it should be RC.
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08-17-2006, 10:15 PM
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*shrug*
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Indeed, some day I'll get around to posting some overduepictures without it.
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08-17-2006, 11:09 PM
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Oh yeah...
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what nonused speakers? You can hear my blasting daft punk from a block away. |
"One more time... thump thump" Yep, must be the V-Powa! again... Old cranky guy at the end of the street, "Damn kids"!
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08-17-2006, 11:11 PM
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*shrug*
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Yay, people knowing daft punk makes me feel like I've lived a good life.
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09-26-2006, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by theclencher
Please tell me you are joking. Please? I did have respect for you until...
Stupid brain-dead boom car punks are the scourge of neighborhoods and communities everywhere. Do these dumb little bastards think they are going to get laid doing that? Selfish little p****s think the world revolves around them and people in their homes- having dinner, conversation, sleeping, etc.- should have to listen to THOOM THOOM THOOM THOOM all day and night? Do they think the attention they are drawing is positive???
-Sign me
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Geez, calm down old man. The music he is referring to is "Techno", you may be familiar with it as an evolution of the Disco age, but with more electronics. I bet when you were a teen, you blasted the Beach Boys in your '65 Ford Falcon and geezers complained.
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09-26-2006, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by theclencher
1. That's a common misconception amongst bass holes- that the choice of music is the problem. No, the choice of music is not the problem- it's the fact that I can hear it while laying in bed. In my house. With the windows closed.
2. Evidently boomers haven't experienced their noise pollution from outside their cars- it does not sound like that wonderful music outside- all it sounds like is THOOM THOOM THOOM THOOM THOOM. Only the bass gets out.
3. Not all teens are pathological attention seekers. I didn't blast anyone.
4. I told ya, I ain't old. Old age is not a pre-requisite for having common decency and courtesy. 
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Get your city council on it. We have noise ordiances and it's not a problem.
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09-26-2006, 10:48 PM
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Rough Time
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The cops and the city attorney have proven to be largely useless.
It's really a shame that government should have to attempt to legislate common sense and courtesy. Looks like Mommas ain't raising their kids properly anymore. :sad:
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I'm just playing devil's advocate in defense of SVOboy.
I think it might be a expression of one's individuality, although rude to some.
Personally, I don't blast my Diana Krall or Pat Matheny Jazz albums down the block.
RH77
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