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Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-20-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,263
Posted By Sven7
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-sven7-albums-bik...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-sven7-albums-bike+trailer+stuff-picture7102-trailer.jpg

Got some wood and a new table last night. It worked pretty well, and now I have some 2x2" boards to top...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-18-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By Sven7
Also, I unofficially asked one aero lab employee...

Also, I unofficially asked one aero lab employee if there are any interesting aero blogs out there that I might share with you guys. This one came up:

Mulsanne's Corner, technical analysis of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-18-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By Sven7
The whole model (what we would call sprung...

The whole model (what we would call sprung weight) rests on the pegs. The suspension does not support the model; it is just effective enough to keep the wheels from bouncing on the rollers.



I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-17-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By Sven7
I toured GM's new Reduced Scale Wind Tunnel.

copy/pasta from my blog post (http://tylerlinner1.kinja.com/a-virtual-tour-of-gms-reduced-scale-wind-tunnel-1742647313). To see pictures, check out my blog post...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 10-08-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 29,591
Posted By Sven7
I may have mentioned it before, but have you...

I may have mentioned it before, but have you considered going tubeless? If you get proper rims with flat bead seats, the tire isn't going anywhere, and when you run with sealant perpetually in the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-31-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,471
Posted By Sven7
Now I'm thinking I should delay the car article...

Now I'm thinking I should delay the car article until the new Master List is out.

I don't think retired vehicles need to be taken that seriously, personally. You could easily just make a permalink...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 07-29-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,434
Posted By Sven7
Arrow Amtrak Roll-On Bicycle Service (no bike boxes!)

I recently learned that Amtrak is trying out a new service for Michigan's Blue Water and a several other lines across the country. That is, being able to roll your bike directly onto one of their...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-27-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,471
Posted By Sven7
I found that exact post and linked to the article...

I found that exact post and linked to the article the graphic was from. A Truck That Drinks Less Than a Car? | Popular Science (http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2002-07/truck-drinks-less-car)


...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,471
Posted By Sven7
Haha, thanks! It has 55 unique views and one...

Haha, thanks! It has 55 unique views and one "recommend" so far. Not exactly on fire (yet).

They say that teaching helps you learn, so it definitely was a nice refresher course on the subject.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,135
Posted By Sven7
I don't remember what the actual numbers would...

I don't remember what the actual numbers would be, but the smaller the scale you get, the faster it has to go to get reliable results. I figure before you could get reliable results from a Matchbox...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 21,471
Posted By Sven7
A Practical Guide to Pickup Truck Aeromods

Hi, all!

After driving my F-100 across the Midwest with an aero tonneau, I decided to write an article detailing the different approaches available for pickup owners.

Hopefully this can be a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,988
Posted By Sven7
Well, I wrote about it a bit. Turns out it was...

Well, I wrote about it a bit. Turns out it was running rich on the way out, so I didn't get an opportunity to really see what it could do, MPG wise.

Read the story here:
Road Trippin' in a '65...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-25-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By Sven7
Sounds like you've got a good handle on the mods...

Sounds like you've got a good handle on the mods so far. I would suggest folding in the passenger mirror if you can. The possibilities are limited when you need to take them off sooner. I am doing a...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 06-25-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,302
Posted By Sven7
Road Bike Size Calculator...

Road Bike Size Calculator (http://www.ebicycles.com/bicycle-tools/frame-sizer/road-bike)

:)

PS- everything goes like hot cakes on CL!
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-25-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,703
Posted By Sven7
Not bad for coroplast. You've got a lot of...

Not bad for coroplast. You've got a lot of twisting surfaces there to contend with! I think if you ever wanted to sculpt a "permanent" version in fiberglass it would look pretty cool.

I kind of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-23-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,988
Posted By Sven7
:) My friend suggested something today that...

:)

My friend suggested something today that I ended up doing.

Used 1/2x6" eye hooks, all-thread and fender washers to hold it down on all corners! I can tighten it down and remove it with a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-23-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,928
Posted By Sven7
:D ...

:D

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-sven7-albums-scans-picture6900-fox.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-23-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,988
Posted By Sven7
Got started on the tonneau, since I don't have...

Got started on the tonneau, since I don't have any time to lose here. (It took two 4x8's of OSB, at $10/piece)
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-20-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,988
Posted By Sven7
Thanks guys. I'm not going to be doing any...

Thanks guys. I'm not going to be doing any permanent body mods, electric fans, etc. Just leaving it stock. Jay Leno often says in his videos- the reason so many people have car trouble with classics...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 06-19-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 29,591
Posted By Sven7
Honestly, why bother with reflective paint? Just...

Honestly, why bother with reflective paint? Just get a good tail light and headlight and call it a day. It'll probably cost less while being more effective.

For taillights, Planet Bike's...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-18-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,224
Posted By Sven7
Top looks like the Cadillac that ran LeMans but...

Top looks like the Cadillac that ran LeMans but it turns out to be a Russian ZIS 112.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-12-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 256,920
Posted By Sven7
Interesting. My simulation wasn't perfect, it...

Interesting. My simulation wasn't perfect, it seems. Did the tail swing further out than your front bumper?
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-12-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 256,920
Posted By Sven7
Lol, yes, I know how your trailer works. I...

Lol, yes, I know how your trailer works. I figured it as if it were one long vehicle turning. :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-10-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,822
Posted By Sven7
70k miles on a rust free body? With a DIESEL? ...

70k miles on a rust free body? With a DIESEL?

Now I'm going to recommend just four mods, keeping the body original:

1. Aero cap
http://ecomodder.com/imgs/sculptair1.jpg

2. Teardrop wheels...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-09-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,454
Posted By Sven7
With that shark nose, depending how much time and...

With that shark nose, depending how much time and money you want to spend, you might want to try to make your way toward something like this:
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