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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-26-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By COcyclist
FWIW I have 3 sets of tires on rims. In summer I...

FWIW I have 3 sets of tires on rims. In summer I have LRR, fall and spring "All Weather" and in the dark months of winter I have studded snow tires. I have been impressed with the "All Weather"...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-26-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By COcyclist
I grew up driving in the Lake Erie Rust and Lake...

I grew up driving in the Lake Erie Rust and Lake Effect Snow Belt. I would venture to say that more important than pressure is having good snow tires that are fairly new. I have been having good...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-05-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,897
Posted By COcyclist
Looks good. I hope you will start a build thread...

Looks good. I hope you will start a build thread when you start on the cap/topper.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-04-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 252
Posted By COcyclist
Cool video. It is a good example of using...

Cool video. It is a good example of using aerodynamic principles to get low drag.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-02-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,652
Posted By COcyclist
Your Jetta is gas and mine is a diesel but you...

Your Jetta is gas and mine is a diesel but you can look at some of the photos of my car for some of the aero mods I did. You may not want to cover the exhaust pipe because the gasoline version runs...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-04-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,246
Posted By COcyclist
Welcome razordave. The New Beetle has pretty...

Welcome razordave. The New Beetle has pretty poor aerodynamics as you are aware. The biggest problem is the rounded roofline leading into a too steep back glass. I am including a drawing from...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-12-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,387
Posted By COcyclist
"it doesn't change, regardless of shape"-...

"it doesn't change, regardless of shape"- Speed??? between 20 and 250 mph
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-04-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By COcyclist
My biggest fear would be cutting a hole in the...

My biggest fear would be cutting a hole in the roof that you cannot plug completely in winter. That and wind noise.

I find that the vents coupled with a window cracked on the passenger side...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-04-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,058
Posted By COcyclist
Trailer hitch?

Trailer hitch?
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-27-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,352
Posted By COcyclist
I like the NHOU (New Hampshire Oil Undercoating)...

I like the NHOU (New Hampshire Oil Undercoating) stuff myself. If you have or can borrow a compressor for a day it's not hard to do yourself. I got a kit for a couple hundred bucks and did a couple...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-19-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,637
Posted By COcyclist
You know you are an Ecomodder when you complain...

You know you are an Ecomodder when you complain about ONLY getting 48 mpg at 80 mph.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-15-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 48,728
Posted By COcyclist
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-cocyclist-album...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-cocyclist-albums-belly+pan+install-picture2640-img-0142.jpg

If you look at the photo where the piece of aluminum is attached to the screw, you can see the type...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-04-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,314
Posted By COcyclist
Subscribed. Great photos. It looks like you...

Subscribed. Great photos. It looks like you have chosen the perfect car for your driving conditions.

Yes to the E-bike idea. You can get one with fenders, racks and bags. The battery would...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-25-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 48,728
Posted By COcyclist
I blocked only the upper grill on the Golf with...

I blocked only the upper grill on the Golf with pipe insulation and I leave it on year round. In winter I have a coroplast upper grill cover to protect from rock chips. I remove it in spring as it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-19-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,108
Posted By COcyclist
Welcome nexus. I have done some aero mods to my...

Welcome nexus. I have done some aero mods to my Mk4 Golf. I did not really want to change the look of the car so I have done a full belly pan with an open section for the catalytic converter. The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-15-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 107,687
Posted By COcyclist
More of the population lived where the roads were...

More of the population lived where the roads were poor? It is really easy to ruin a low profile tire/rim on bad roads.

Suspension has gotten better? A tire with less sidewall depth generally...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-26-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,097
Posted By COcyclist
This deserves a bump for a great video that is...

This deserves a bump for a great video that is easy to understand with good, clear graphics.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-07-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,822
Posted By COcyclist
^ X2 (You can get really bad fumes even if you...

^ X2 (You can get really bad fumes even if you grind or sand. Do this in a really well ventilated area)

"Speed Nuts" work for attaching to the edge of the airdam etc. It slides over one edge...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-02-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,133
Posted By COcyclist
Getting good flow on the bottom of your boattail...

Getting good flow on the bottom of your boattail may be difficult in the real world. If you ever have to drive up or down a ramp the back end of the boattail can drag on the ground.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-18-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,727
Posted By COcyclist
It ought to be a “sticky” at the top of this sub...

It ought to be a “sticky” at the top of this sub forum.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,144
Posted By COcyclist
Ecky, I am glad you are willing to take this on...

Ecky, I am glad you are willing to take this on and the Aerocivic didn't just go the the crusher. When you get it sorted and are able to take highway trips I hope you will continue to post some mpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-11-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 107,687
Posted By COcyclist
Nice work on the hitch. I used to live in the...

Nice work on the hitch. I used to live in the East. I sure don't miss the rust.

FWIW NHOU (New Hampshire Oil Undercoating) sells spray cans of their product. You may want to shoot some into the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-07-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,973
Posted By COcyclist
I am looking forward to the release of the final...

I am looking forward to the release of the final version.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-18-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,765
Posted By COcyclist
The first leg was not dismal

Today did a shorter drive of only 232 miles to spend a night with my wife’s family east of Cheyenne WY. This leg included most of the 2 lane roads for the rest of the trip. Speed limits were adhered...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 04-18-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,765
Posted By COcyclist
Unfortunately we only got the 5 speed in the Mk...

Unfortunately we only got the 5 speed in the Mk IV here. I will keep everyone posted as I go.

I have a ScanGuage II and will report back.

Thanks for the link to the rooftop camper freebeard....
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