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Forum: Aerodynamics 08-08-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 447
Posted By a8ksh4
Some fun cardboard wind tunnel testing

I figure some folks here will enjoy this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qoZRjnWegQ

They stripped down a tesla for drag runs and are doing wind tunnel testing with a cardboard body to try and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-01-2020, 01:32 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
Turtle Hi all, I haven't been on here in a long time....

Hi all, I haven't been on here in a long time. But I thought it'd be fun to give a little status update with more recent projects.

Two years ago, I rebuilt an old Four Wheel camper, documented...
Forum: Hybrids 07-01-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,835
Posted By a8ksh4
Stretch-Insight as Travel-Van Alternative

So I'm forever trying to think of how to travel without spending a ton of money on fuel. Van's are great for travel, but none of them seem to get batter than ~28mpg.

I imagine that an insight...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-18-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
Maybe 75 lbs (35 kg). I could pick it up and...

Maybe 75 lbs (35 kg). I could pick it up and mount it on the truck by myself without any trouble. The compartment I added to hold the awning certainly added some weight, so a more simple version...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-18-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3,480
Views: 914,989
Posted By a8ksh4
Interesting post on how to model the fields,...

Interesting post on how to model the fields, currents, voltages in a brushless motor:

Evolution of Segue: (http://adammunich.com/evolution-of-segue-%CE%B4t-2/)
Forum: For Sale 02-18-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,118
Posted By a8ksh4
2012 Prius Totalled - parts

Hi guys, a friend of mine in Santa Cruz fell asleep and totaled their 2012 Prius last week. It only has like 15k miles. The car was a salvage title.

Sounds like it got smashed in the front...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-25-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 156,601
Posted By a8ksh4
BZP, you should make your way to CA some time and...

BZP, you should make your way to CA some time and I'll help you weld up a bed extension to match your shell. :D
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-24-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 156,601
Posted By a8ksh4
I love how accessible your setup makes the back...

I love how accessible your setup makes the back of the truck... If I were to re-create my setup, I'd definitely consider a configuration like you've engineered. Lookin' good. :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-15-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
Probably not accordian... I'm not sure how I'd...

Probably not accordian... I'm not sure how I'd make that.

I'm thinking that I'll affix a strip of velcro to the rim of the bed, so while the shell's down, the side skirt can hang down inside the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-15-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
A friend pointed me to some cheap linear...

A friend pointed me to some cheap linear actuators (https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=5-1785&catname=electric)....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-12-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By a8ksh4
Nah, batteries are too expensive to leave in...

Nah, batteries are too expensive to leave in trailers at relatives houses...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-02-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
I got back from Black Rock City this afternoon. ...

I got back from Black Rock City this afternoon. Here's a photo of my tiny camp. :) The awning was really nice out there in the sun. It's quick to assemble and seems to have held up well in the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-30-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,444
Posted By a8ksh4
That's awesome. Looks like a clean build, too. :)

That's awesome. Looks like a clean build, too. :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-24-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
I topped off my tank earlier today to follow...

I topped off my tank earlier today to follow mileage for the weekend. So far, I've driven 178mi on I-5 and have averaged 54mph and 37.5mpg, per the scangauge. My previous best was ~34mpg on this...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-24-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
Lol, this is true. It is often the case that,...

Lol, this is true. It is often the case that, being a sort of IT support guy, my presence near a malfunctioning system will cause it to function correctly. I suspect it has something to do with how...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-24-2013, 02:15 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
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Forum: Aerodynamics 05-23-2013, 02:28 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
A bit of new progress tonight - Laid the 2nd...

A bit of new progress tonight - Laid the 2nd layer of glass over half of the outside. Doing it on the diagonal for added strength....
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-20-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
Thanks for the photos, Nacht! I got to...

Thanks for the photos, Nacht!

I got to talk to Jack a bunch while I was there and got some good advice on the reverse trikes. He and his buddy had booths opposite of me. Those lotus clones are...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-19-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
I've been working about every night this last...

I've been working about every night this last week to get the shell ready to bring this morning. It wasn't actually bolted to the truck and ready to go until 6:30A this morning. :O I need to get...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-19-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
Yah, I talked to a couple of lurkers from...

Yah, I talked to a couple of lurkers from ecomodder this morning. :) There were a bunch of electric cars and random cool vehicles there...
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Forum: Aerodynamics 05-09-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
Neil, I think that what I'm using is a 8.8oz...

Neil, I think that what I'm using is a 8.8oz twill. I also got some 4" and 12" wide stuff that's 9.7oz.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-09-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
Yah, the outside was fiberglassed before removing...

Yah, the outside was fiberglassed before removing most of the supports.

Here's the revised process I think I'd follow, now, to get the best results (with or without cad drawings to work out...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-09-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 403,409
Posted By a8ksh4
A bit more fiberglass was done today... ...

A bit more fiberglass was done today...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-a8ksh4-albums-camper-shell-continued-again-picture5067-img-20130508-175438.jpg
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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 103,886
Posted By a8ksh4
How about painting pictures of license plates all...

How about painting pictures of license plates all over the car... :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-06-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,168
Posted By a8ksh4
Hi Talon, I just found your thread. Awesome...

Hi Talon, I just found your thread. Awesome build. This is something that I've thought about doing for a long while. Maybe once I buy and house and have some long-term project space... :) Thanks...
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