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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-12-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,060
Posted By bondo
New Aerodynamic Truck Bed Cover.

Just learned of this one. Nice styling job. Be interesting to put this one in a wind tunnel. Bondo

https://www.mivehiclesolutions.com/aero-x-conversion-kit

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Forum: Aerodynamics 08-29-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,330
Posted By bondo
The percentage gain was derived from data gained...

The percentage gain was derived from data gained while road testing the device on my F150 and from having one installed on Dr. Anamaat's Chevy pickup. The front air dam is there, as you know to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-27-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,330
Posted By bondo
Understand about the privacy policy.

I give out my info selectively for the same reason you do. As far as going from an aerocap to a box cavity spoiler for the rear window, the spoiler is much easier and cheaper to produce. Thanks for...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-25-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,330
Posted By bondo
Only a few days left to vote.

Would appreciate any votes for our product in this international contest. Easy to register and vote. Thanks!

https://contest.techbriefs.com/2017/entries/automotive-transportation/8229
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-11-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 442,389
Posted By bondo
Go to the United States Patent and Trademark...

Go to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (http://www.uspto.gov) web page. Once there click on patents or on patent search. When the next page comes up look to the left of the page and go...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 636
Views: 442,389
Posted By bondo
No Neil I cannot defend myself in a court of Law....

No Neil I cannot defend myself in a court of Law. In such an instance, I would have to hire a member of the BAR for they have it all controlled.

So true your statement that the only way to make...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 636
Views: 442,389
Posted By bondo
Yes Bicycle Bob, in a way, I have wasted my...

Yes Bicycle Bob, in a way, I have wasted my money. Since I have yet to see but a small monetary return on the money and time spent designing and building the five Aerolids and five boat tails it has...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-02-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 442,389
Posted By bondo
Patents

Bicycle Bob and Freebeard, how many patents have you guys been granted?
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-14-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,054
Posted By bondo
You can raise it up when you are parked to camp...

You can raise it up when you are parked to camp in or whatever. You can also leave it raised up and drive at sustained freeway speeds all day long. Gas mileage suffers but if you have a lot of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-10-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 45,689
Posted By bondo
Hi Phil We are good right now but the heavy...

Hi Phil

We are good right now but the heavy rain is on the way.

I feel the delta Cd calibrated in the wind tunnel test in October of 2007 at A2 might be a bit erroneous. The cross section of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-07-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 45,689
Posted By bondo
Busted! Looking forward to meeting John Gilkison...

Busted! Looking forward to meeting John Gilkison when he comes to pick up his Aerolid. He did do a fine job on the EV World blog on Phil's "Spirit of Ecomdder".

Also, looking forward to seeing...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-28-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,575
Posted By bondo
Aerocaps are alive and well in China (pickup truck aero shells)

After going to alibaba.com and word searching camper shell, several Chinese manufacturers came up who produced aerocaps. It seems they are selling in the far east with much success.

After trying...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-05-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 45,689
Posted By bondo
Outstanding numbers!

Phil, sounds like you had an outstanding day yesterday! A 39% reduction in drag is unbelievable! I'd say you have the slipperiest pickup truck on the planet. Looking forward to seeing the smoke...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-31-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 45,689
Posted By bondo
Wishing you the best!

Phil, this is your time. All your hard work will pay off when you get that "delta" Cd number and you see the smoke. We all wish we could be in that tunnel with you. We will be there in spirit and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-28-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,720
Posted By bondo
I remember April and May of 2007 when I sculpted...

I remember April and May of 2007 when I sculpted the Aerolid. I had never heard of ecomodder.com or ever seen Aeroheads template. I sculpted the clay model by eye in the old fashioned true clay...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 976
Posted By bondo
Good read yaw. (yaw effect on aerodynamic performance)

This was just today included in the SAE newsletter. Interesting read on the latest in CFD simulations.

Bondo

Tesla aerodynamicists use CFD to evaluate yaw performance - SAE International...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-07-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,425
Posted By bondo
Very impressive fuel efficiency results. I would...

Very impressive fuel efficiency results. I would say that your modifications are successful indeed!

Bondo
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-07-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,811
Posted By bondo
I fabricated mechanical fasteners that captured...

I fabricated mechanical fasteners that captured the outside edge of the rear glass in the cab. No holes needed to be drilled into the truck cab at all.

Bondo
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-06-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,811
Posted By bondo
It folds away. Look up US Pat# 8,408,626 to see...

It folds away. Look up US Pat# 8,408,626 to see how it works. Just got the patent issued last year and it was my first total Pro Se effort which I am proud of.

Bondo
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-06-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,425
Posted By bondo
From a fellow redneck to another..............

...........excellent work! It is a trick to build something that will last and not blow off the vehicle too. Excellent construction methodology and crafty execution of the fabrication. Looking...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-05-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,811
Posted By bondo
There may be.

Attaching a box cavity to the tailgate of a pickup was discussed in this thread last year.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/box-cavity-pick-up-truck-26367.html

Did fabricate a boat...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-04-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,811
Posted By bondo
Thanks Aerohead!

You're explanation of what may be going on with the wing is why you are such an asset to ecomodder. I, like so many others here, gain from your insight. It is so fitting that a lot of members here...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-04-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,811
Posted By bondo
What is going on here?

Hello aerohead. I have been running a tonneau cover and this rear cab spoiler device for a few months now. I am getting an interesting fuel efficiency bump at freeway speeds.

What may be going...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,811
Posted By bondo
Hey aerohead. Here is a link which shows the...

Hey aerohead. Here is a link which shows the Ortolani and Ewosakul design.

Bondo


Did you Know (http://web.archive.org/web/20030414190338/http://mars.acnet.wnec.edu/~ehaffner/did.htm)
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-25-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 45,689
Posted By bondo
I'm in too!

Thanks Metro for posting this page. I'm in! Will send my contribution to the paypal account. Aerohead is going to be so surprised!


Bondo
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