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Forum: EcoModding Central 08-27-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Posted By basjoos
Effects of extensive aeromodding.

From 2005 to 2020, I drove and commuted year around in a 1992 Honda Civic (Aerocivic) that I extensively modified to reduce its Cd from it original 0.34 to a low of 0.17. Here are a couple of things...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-31-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,297
Posted By basjoos
When I aeromodded the Aerocivic, it had little...

When I aeromodded the Aerocivic, it had little effect on the 0 to 60 time, but had a huge effect on the 60 to 100 time.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-14-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,835
Posted By basjoos
South Carolina law just stated that you need a...

South Carolina law just stated that you need a mirror that can see 100 yards behind the vehicle and that you only need side mirrors if you can’t see out through the interior mirror, no minimum size...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-07-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 65,595
Posted By basjoos
Install a 4 or 7 pin trailer plug on the back of...

Install a 4 or 7 pin trailer plug on the back of the car when you install the Reese hitch and plug the hitch mounted boat tail light wiring into that. Treat the taillights built into the boat tail...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-01-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,044
Posted By basjoos
Here’s the Aerocivic data from the Speed vs. MPG...

Here’s the Aerocivic data from the Speed vs. MPG charts thread. These are the results that you need to match or exceed as you restore and further mod the Aerocivic.

QUOTE=basjoos;427984]I finally...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-23-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 17,064
Posted By basjoos
If you want to minimize the effects of headwinds...

If you want to minimize the effects of headwinds and tailwinds on your car, install an airspeed indicator so that you can compare your airspeed to your ground speed. This lets you determine when you...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-23-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 65,595
Posted By basjoos
The easiest way to determine your car’s potential...

The easiest way to determine your car’s potential for mpg improvement via aeromods is to find out how much your mileage improves when drafting. A removable Reese hitch mounted boat tail would the...
Forum: The Lounge 03-17-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,413
Posted By basjoos
That steam engine would be much more efficient if...

That steam engine would be much more efficient if he removed the cooling fins from that repurposed air cooled engine cylinder. With steam power, you want to do all that you can to minimize heat loss...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-13-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,044
Posted By basjoos
What mpg did you get on the trip from Michigan to...

What mpg did you get on the trip from Michigan to Kentucky, although the cold, wet, rainy night conditions seen in your photos aren’t optimum for mileage. Use of the headlights alone drops your...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-05-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,176
Posted By basjoos
It was a couple of smaller events. One was where...

It was a couple of smaller events. One was where I hit ice in the shade under a bridge on a sharp curve which caused me to bump/slide into a concrete lane divider, the second was when a pickup truck...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-04-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,176
Posted By basjoos
Before installing new underbody paneling, you...

Before installing new underbody paneling, you could consider improving on the fuel line repair that was done by the Honda dealership. The fuel line leak was a crack in the brass elbow fitting where...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-02-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,106
Posted By basjoos
AirCar - a practical aerial sport car?

I see this has made the news. I’m sure some compromises had to be made, but if it functions reasonably well both as an aircraft and as a road vehicle, it looks promising. It has a lot of the low...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,176
Posted By basjoos
The front wheel wells are heated since, when the...

The front wheel wells are heated since, when the smooth under panels are installed, the radiator/engine compartment heat is exhausted out through the front well wells to melt any snow that might...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-31-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,176
Posted By basjoos
Someone from Hotcars also spotted Aerocivic on...

Someone from Hotcars also spotted Aerocivic on its way to its new home and wrote an article. Do a 1000 mile drive and get two spontaneous articles written as a result.
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Forum: The Lounge 05-27-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,590
Posted By basjoos
The prehistoric CO2 low during the past ice Age...

The prehistoric CO2 low during the past ice Age was 180 ppm. This is only 30 ppm above the CO2 level (150 ppm) where C3 plants, which make up 95% of all plant species and 100% of all marine plants,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-23-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,176
Posted By basjoos
If the springs are too light (weak), the covers...

If the springs are too light (weak), the covers tend to flutter (vibrate) at higher speeds. Spring longevity isn’t a major problem, with the current strength spring, the cover will function even if...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2021, 09:35 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,176
Posted By basjoos
The conveyor rollers used on the Aerocivic have...

The conveyor rollers used on the Aerocivic have bearings, but the ones on the car are a minimum of 10 years old. Installing a complete set of new bearings should reduce the clatter. McMaster-Carr...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-09-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,419
Posted By basjoos
Get used to being the center of attention and...

Get used to being the center of attention and rubbernecker traffic getting in your way whenever you need to change lanes, maneuver in traffic, etc. I’ve had people ask me if the Aerocivic was a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-08-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,419
Posted By basjoos
Ecky picked up the aerocivic and is headed for...

Ecky picked up the aerocivic and is headed for Vermont.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,419
Posted By basjoos
If no one else has taken it home by June, it’s...

If no one else has taken it home by June, it’s all yours.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-21-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,419
Posted By basjoos
Anybody interested in adopting the aerocivic? ...

Anybody interested in adopting the aerocivic? I’m retired now and don’t do a lot of driving anymore, mostly local trips and rarely make those long interstate trips where the aerocivic mileage really...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-24-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,635
Posted By basjoos
I’m wondering how this practical this EV...

I’m wondering how this practical this EV requirement is going to be for federal vehicles stationed in rural western states and Alaska where they have long distances to travel, often in very cold...
Forum: Introductions 09-14-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By basjoos
I went with the. camry hybrid rather than the...

I went with the. camry hybrid rather than the prius because it was larger, faster accellarating car, with a more comfortable ride than the prius. I test drove both before selecting the camry.

I...
Forum: Introductions 09-12-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By basjoos
Not a new member, but have a new car

Just bought a 2020 Toyota Camry LE hybrid. The car comes stock with fairly good aero and a fineness ratio of 3.4 which is better than that of the Prius and the original Honda Insight. Right out of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-22-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,419
Posted By basjoos
I guess there's not much interest in the general...

I guess there's not much interest in the general motoring public for a car like the aerocivic, other than vaguely in its novel appearance. It's only within that small fraction who values fuel...
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