That Schumacher - Stig thing was just a hoax, I can never believe it!!!!
./Ok3ch
On 6/24/09, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki@gmail.com> wrote:
> So do you guys think that Michael Schumacher was the Stig or it was just a
> public relations campaign by the BBC?
>
> On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Areba Collins <arebacollins@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> 2.5 Liter as indicated above is the total engine volumetric capacity. It
>> means that when the engine runs, it "ingests" an air / fuel mixture of
>> 2,500ml for a complete cycle. (where all the cylinders have fired.).
>>
>> The Terminologies?
>> This means power output will vary depending on the efficiency of the
>> engine, which basically means how much more power the vehicle can generate
>> with a certain quantity of fuel. Which is where the technologies like
>> VVTI, EFI and Carburettor compete, - trying to generate as much power as
>> possible.
>>
>> Power output?
>> a 2.5 liter engine will give varied power output depending on the fuel
>> injection technique, Keeping the fuel constant and varying the technology
>> will enable you to determine that carb , EFI, VVTI will be the order of
>> efficiency. Meaning that for a fixed engine capacity, you MAY get more
>> mileage from a VVTI than an EFI, than carb. Similarly, you may get more
>> mileage from a 2.5l efi than a 3.0 l carb because it is efficient.
>>
>> Other Factors:
>> Once the engine power is dealt with, we are left contending with the
>> vehicle baggage. Weight, aerodynamic properties, tyre and road conditions
>> and so on and so forth.
>>
>> Conclusion?
>> Get the car, fill it up and drive along mombasa road untill you run out of
>> fuel. noting the readings on the odometer. youll get to know the
>> consumption and compute your kilometers per liter.
>>
>> Also, engine condition, rings , oil, efficiency ...e.tc have an effect on
>> overall efficiency.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 6/24/09, Garum <gilbert.arum@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Pls do not forget to factor in the weight of the car, top speed,
>> > aerodynamics, tyre size. Also consider whether deflectors are being used
>> > and
>> > spoilers are installed, top speed, etc etc.
>> >
>> > GA
>> >
>> > 2009/6/24 christiano kwena <christianokwena@googlemail.com>
>> >>
>> >> Once again thank you all for your contributions. If i get to geneticaly
>> >> modify my kales & amaranthus to mature in 3 weeks, I'll need the speed
>> >> of
>> >> a ferrari to do the rounds on a 15ha piece of land. LOL
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On 6/24/09, Odhiambo ワシントン <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> > On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 10:37 AM, Brian Lusiola <lusiola@gmail.com>
>> >> > wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Since you said you watch top gear, there is an episode they were
>> >> >> actually
>> >> >> testing farm machinery on a farm where they were growing plants for
>> >> >> bio
>> >> >> fuel...I am not so sure either season 10 or 11
>> >> >> bottom line they found out speed is not essentially efficiency when
>> >> >> farming. 
>> >> >> All the best.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > Now I think I can "see" what stuff skunks would be discussing during
>> >> > their
>> >> > social evenings:-)
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Best regards,
>> >> > Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
>> >> > Nairobi,KE
>> >> > +254733744121/+254722743223
>> >> > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
>> >> > "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!."
>> >> > -- Lucky Dube
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> christiano
>> >> kwena
>> >> +254722243459
>> >>
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