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Forum: Aerodynamics 01-24-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 636
Views: 442,996
Posted By Fubeca
Btw - for the record - I completely agree with...

Btw - for the record - I completely agree with Bondo on the 4% thing. While the testing methodology was sound, the conditions were far from ideal in my original test. Unfortunately I never had the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-08-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,800
Posted By Fubeca
On my plug there was a little 'wart' on the top...

On my plug there was a little 'wart' on the top of the plug. I used a screwdriver to work the cap off of that and pulled the thermostat out, then used something (I don't remember what) to short the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-09-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,307
Posted By Fubeca
One way to check is to use a friend and a piece...

One way to check is to use a friend and a piece of chalk.

On a flat straight surface like a parking lot or driveway mark the rear tire at the ground and put a mark on the rear driveshaft and axle...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-02-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
I don't really remember exactly what it was...

I don't really remember exactly what it was called. I may have posted it earlier in the thread. It was a basic heavy-duty black plastic from ace hardware. It came in a roll.
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-21-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
Well Charlie (ChazInMT) stopped by on his way out...

Well Charlie (ChazInMT) stopped by on his way out East and we had a good time chatting over lunch.

Funny - neither of us really seems to get much interest in our caps while out and about. But it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-02-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
Watching this youtube video on boat shrink...

Watching this youtube video on boat shrink wrapping helped me figure it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecmcTmdCUn8

The staples act as the perimeter band to keep it down, but the rest is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-02-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
Yeah - I didn't think of that. The stickiness is...

Yeah - I didn't think of that. The stickiness is nice for heat welding the plastic to itself. I had to put some pleats in mine at the front and back, and I had to stick a small piece on to cover...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-13-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
I've had little time to do much driving and the...

I've had little time to do much driving and the weather has been awful for any testing. This week we are warming up to the 30s so I might get some more data.

This morning driving to the bus about...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-04-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
Here is a picture looking toward the front...

Here is a picture looking toward the front driver's side from the back.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5293&stc=1&d=1262660607

You can see the strips of 1/4" plywood...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-01-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
Thanks again for all the compliments. I am...

Thanks again for all the compliments. I am satisfied with the result for the time that I put into it. I only spent about 12 hours total on the project (I already had all of the materials).

It is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-01-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
Sorry - I forgot to mention speed. It was at...

Sorry - I forgot to mention speed. It was at 55mph. I do expect to see better improvements at higher speeds.

I'd love to see what it looks like in a wind tunnel too!
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-31-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
It is hard to get the images to show detail - the...

It is hard to get the images to show detail - the snow/light kind of washes it out.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5248&stc=1&d=1262311781
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-31-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
Well - it was a terrible day to do any real...

Well - it was a terrible day to do any real testing but it was the only time I'll have for a while.

I warmed the truck up and drove back and forth on a 1.5 mile stretch of straight rural highway....
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-30-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
:D Total investment: 4 2x4s = $7 2 ...

:D

Total investment:

4 2x4s = $7
2 OSB = $12
2 1/4" Ply = $17
Aluminum Tape = $11
Shrink Plastic = $15
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-30-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 110,066
Posted By Fubeca
Silverado aerocap build thread

Teaser :thumbup:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5238&stc=1&d=1262183906
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