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Forum: Hybrids 08-19-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,156
Posted By CFECO
I started figuring the seat layout, the supports...

I started figuring the seat layout, the supports of which will be the rear spring-shock mounts. I have some AirLift air bags I am going to use for the rear springs, and then use some light weight...
Forum: Hybrids 08-19-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,156
Posted By CFECO
Thank you sir! It's been a tough haul this last...

Thank you sir! It's been a tough haul this last 9 months....! I'm just now starting to have the energy to do semi hard work, with lots of breaks.
Forum: Hybrids 08-07-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,156
Posted By CFECO
Well...After a long break due to a kidney...

Well...After a long break due to a kidney transplant, I am slowly back to work on my Electric off Road Buggy. I have acquired some steel framing studs and track to use for the frame construction. I...
Forum: Hybrids 07-10-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,156
Posted By CFECO
This Sat, I started getting the two bike chassis...

This Sat, I started getting the two bike chassis connected, these are temporary obviously, but it will allow me to get all the dimensions set and the frames plumb and square. I can also start on the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-13-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,763
Posted By CFECO
The Tatra 603...My what big Fart-cans you have! ...

The Tatra 603...My what big Fart-cans you have! Actually a very cool car and a beautiful sound!
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-05-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,763
Posted By CFECO
Here is a real one, sort of.

Here is a real one, sort of.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-29-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,763
Posted By CFECO
I saw this the other day, I don't know what it is...

I saw this the other day, I don't know what it is but looked like a pretty good Aero attempt. It's probably been shown here before. Once again, "If" they had just turned the body around and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-29-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,763
Posted By CFECO
1/2 pack...400 volts, alternate pack halves.

1/2 pack...400 volts, alternate pack halves.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-17-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 326,658
Posted By CFECO
The actual chin spoilers were much smaller to be...

The actual chin spoilers were much smaller to be legal for the NASCAR tracks those cars were built for. That one was modified for the salt flat, and 217 mph is pretty good for all of that draggy...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-16-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,763
Posted By CFECO
The Datona was a way to make the street car...

The Datona was a way to make the street car faster on the track, almost half a century ago! It was not for ultimate low drag or Cd. They did have chin spoilers, lowered, and raked. The headlights...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-05-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,009
Posted By CFECO
HI, I am designing and rounding up parts to build...

HI, I am designing and rounding up parts to build an Electric, two seat, 4 wheel light Utility Vehicle. I'm going to use two motorcycles for the suspensions, and I want to start with the 48 volt...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,444
Posted By CFECO
Since I don't have access to a shop, the X-Car...

Since I don't have access to a shop, the X-Car will stay in the model stage for now. Since mama said we "might" need a UTV to tool around in when we go camping, I'm working on a design for an...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-19-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,763
Posted By CFECO
I saw this today, seems a little "Busy" for Best...

I saw this today, seems a little "Busy" for Best Aero, but downforce would be important with a top speed over 300 MPH! Plus it is still just a Concept.
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-27-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 41,637
Posted By CFECO
The CVT would require custom fitting to adapt the...

The CVT would require custom fitting to adapt the motor. The golf cart motor needs an adapter plate on the drive end for the second bearing, they are made to bolt to the GC axle, where the second...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-27-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 41,637
Posted By CFECO
"Maybe", I have not had any experience with that...

"Maybe", I have not had any experience with that HF tool, I am not thrilled with most of their stuff. There is a light, home made car on Ecomodder somewhere, that was build with flat sandwich...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-27-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 41,637
Posted By CFECO
One could do a Monocoque frame of folded sheet...

One could do a Monocoque frame of folded sheet metal and rivet it together, strengthened with adhesive. Or Fiberglass of the same design as the sheet metal, or fiberglass tube with gusseted ...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-16-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,753
Posted By CFECO
I'd love to do a sweet FC, but I don't have one,...

I'd love to do a sweet FC, but I don't have one, the place to do it, the tools, or the energy. I have built machines since I was 7, 53 years ago, so I'm a little tired of the late nights, busted...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-08-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,698
Posted By CFECO
10-4 there good buddy...!

10-4 there good buddy...!
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-04-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,838
Posted By CFECO
"The air whisking by would bowl it over, right?...

"The air whisking by would bowl it over, right? "....???
Anytime you "make" the air change direction, it creates drag.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-13-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By CFECO
Destruction of already built cars is the Most...

Destruction of already built cars is the Most wasteful thing you can do, ALL the embedded energy in those existing cars you wish to Waste? Kind of like those Eco-Nazis in California a few years ago,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 141,047
Posted By CFECO
The big advantage of the old VW design, is that...

The big advantage of the old VW design, is that all the suspension members are outside of the footwell area, allowing a more forward seating position. No other suspension type can do that except...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-11-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,868
Posted By CFECO
The Superlite Coupe ennored mentioned, sells the...

The Superlite Coupe ennored mentioned, sells the windshield and all the Lexan windows for $1900 ish. It would probably be too narrow for your truck though.
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-04-2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,763
Posted By CFECO
Don't know about the "Aero", but they are...

Don't know about the "Aero", but they are rounded....
Forum: The Lounge 01-22-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,475
Posted By CFECO
The Testing is Not about near misses, or misses...

The Testing is Not about near misses, or misses in general. If smaller is Always better you should All be on motorcycles. I drove Mack trucks for years and missed everyone, if not, would I had...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-20-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,912
Posted By CFECO
That is "Fugly! Either people have all become...

That is "Fugly!
Either people have all become Midgets, or those tires are are almost 4' tall, and the truck has 2' of ground clearance!
I know, an "Artist Rendition"
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