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Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 07-05-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,707
Posted By JeffM
Getting there. The top skins are on temporarily...

Getting there. The top skins are on temporarily for fit hence the wrinkles. Need to add the sides, change the gearing (15/39 waiting for a master link), tidy up some details then go for a ride :D
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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-03-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,473
Posted By Coyote X
My new hopefully more aero Metro front bumper

Parts I used:
Colored Plastic Rolls, 25 Ft. - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop (http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Colored-Plastic-Rolls-25-Ft,31414.html)
3/16 Inch Back Up Washers -...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-02-2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,892
Posted By user removed
Making the covering for the rear engine cover....

Making the covering for the rear engine cover. I'm using the old aluminum siding my brother gave me and I figured out a neat way to make it work and follow the contours of the compound curve.

I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-28-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,568
Posted By aerohead
Aerodynamic Streamlining Mini-Course

*With sharp leading edges separation is immediate,leading to high drag.
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Untitled-5-2.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-28-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,866
Posted By xpedro01
Ron22-I finally got some longer trip numbers. On...

Ron22-I finally got some longer trip numbers. On a trip from Manhattan Kansas to Glen Elder, which is 100 miles on US24, cruise control at 55MPH, (the same as test track) temperature 40 degrees,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-29-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,866
Posted By MetroMPG
2000 Honda Insight aero tail extension: made from spare bumper, 5% MPG gain

Second project I'm posting on behalf of a longstanding 'lurker' member, with permission (see also his aeromodded/mechanically modded 65 mpg Austin Healey Sprite...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-11-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,761
Posted By redneck
I used black duct tape to fill the opening at...

I used black duct tape to fill the opening at first. I wanted to see if I liked it or not before going further. Today, I made a replacement piece from a 1/8" thick foam sheet and attached it with...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-09-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,761
Posted By redneck
"Tiny" Side View Mirror

Side view mirrors add to frontal area and create a lot of turblance which is not good for the aerodynamics of a vehicle.

A total mirror delete with the addition of a camera to take it's place...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-05-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 260,092
Posted By changzuki
>>What transmission and rear end are being used ?...

>>What transmission and rear end are being used ?
---Spitfire manual transmission and rear differential.

>>What is the top speed ?
----About 65mph where it hits the governor @3060rpm. The little...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-04-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,435
Posted By redyaris
Some more pics of recent slow progress. You can...

Some more pics of recent slow progress. You can see the basic shape the cargo rear end will have. In a week or two I may have the side and top panels cleco'd in place.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-19-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,435
Posted By redyaris
Had a learning experiance at the motorcycle...

Had a learning experiance at the motorcycle wrecker on Thursday. I was looking for a longer tachometer cable for the Honda VT500 and discovered that every wrecked Honda motorcycle had the same two...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-09-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,873
Posted By low&slow
My Visit to the Vetter Workshop

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit Craig Vetter’s workshop as he worked with elite hypermiling motorcyclist, Alan Smith to adapt the Vetter streamlining to Alan’s 250 Ninja.
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Forum: Aerodynamics 11-02-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 28,525
Posted By Daox
Thanks for the warning Jim. It seems to be doing...

Thanks for the warning Jim. It seems to be doing just fine.

However, the foam really is getting mashed up just from handling it. I'm thinking I might just remove it once I'm close to done.

I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-26-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 28,525
Posted By Daox
Project pretty prius grill block

I've been wanting an upper grill block for the Prius for quite some time now. Especially now with the PHEV kit and a short commute my engine doesn't even get up to temperature on the way to work and...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-27-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,303
Posted By bennelson
Nissan Leaf test drive

Hi everyone!

I went to Chicago yesteday to test drive a Nissan Leaf!

http://gallery.me.com/benhdvideoguy/103182/DSC_9252/web.jpg?ver=13144767000001

It was a pretty cool event. I actually got...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-16-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 848
Views: 262,089
Posted By Sven7
Extended the belly pan back. I'm stopping halfway...

Extended the belly pan back. I'm stopping halfway through the front floor pans because there's really nothing to zip tie to.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6051403640_491d472d60_z.jpg
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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-10-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,652
Posted By p38fln
Yes it's possible, and without doing a thing to...

Yes it's possible, and without doing a thing to the engines. Consider the number of absolutely ridiculous aerodynamic designs available for sale *right now* - the Kenworth T-800 for example. Big,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-04-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 60,886
Posted By CigaR007
Lower & Upper Grille Block Ideas *UPDATED*

So I have completed the first aero mod on my 2001 Toyota Echo.

The lower Grille Block consists of three uncut foam pipe wrap. They were simply inserted and are being held by nothing else but the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-03-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,913
Posted By brucey
In 40 years it increased size by 25% but it...

In 40 years it increased size by 25% but it gained ABS, air bags, traction control, fuel injection (allowing the engine to easily adapt to changing conditions), Supplementary Restraint Systems,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-31-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,952
Posted By Piwoslaw
Big test of 5 LRR tires

With low RR tires becoming mandatory in Europe as of November 2012 (earlier in new cars), a recent issue of the Polish edition of Auto Bild (Auto Świat 34/783, 16.08.2010) published a test of five...
Forum: DIY / How-to 08-22-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 32,390
Posted By NachtRitter
Simple Honda VX Alloy Wheel Covers (drilled acorn wheel nuts as attachment points)

I'd posted this inside another thread, but realized the information probably deserves its own thread.

Got these done a few weeks ago, and they have worked out quite well.

Used a melamine...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-05-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 34,132
Posted By aerohead
separation

Separation is the LAST thing you want.If anything,you want to do like Ernie and put something down below and back for the air to re-attach to.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-21-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 28,020
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Day 2 - a set on Flickr...

Day 2 - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xprizeroadtrip/sets/72157624425710975/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4814546711_93ab3d0934_b.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-21-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 38,815
Posted By Daox
We've also talked about turbocharging and how it...

We've also talked about turbocharging and how it effects mileage. The general consensus is you need to reduce engine size to gain efficiency otherwise all you are doing is adding to the engine's...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-09-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,552
Posted By RobertSmalls
I am also rooting for renewables, but we're still...

I am also rooting for renewables, but we're still around 70% fossil-fueled. Those power plants have a service life of over fourty years, so they'll be with us for a looong time.

Regarding "The...
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