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Forum: Aerodynamics 01-19-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,563
Posted By Madact
Good start by the looks of it - what will melt it...

Good start by the looks of it - what will melt it and what won't depends a lot on the kind of plastic it is, definitely test on offcuts / scrap first! Bear in mind that resins & epoxy may also...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-19-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,563
Posted By Madact
Actually, you'll notice that the 'stalk' is an...

Actually, you'll notice that the 'stalk' is an airfoil section - plenty of room in there for cable runs. And with a rectangular mirror, you could round off the outside end to allow for a camera...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-19-2015, 12:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,870
Posted By BamZipPow
11 years ago AdFleet rolled out a similar...

11 years ago AdFleet rolled out a similar product....
Have You Seen These Wheel Cover Ads? - Motor Trend News (http://www.motortrend.com/auto_news/112_news040819_adfleet/)
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-16-2015, 05:39 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,563
Posted By Madact
Local laws where I am do allow a passenger car to...

Local laws where I am do allow a passenger car to have only an interior main mirror, but there are also design standards for newer vehicles which are referenced by road-worthiness tests (in other...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-29-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,563
Posted By Grim
Antiquated laws that haven't been corrected for...

Antiquated laws that haven't been corrected for the times and evolution of technology. Exploit the loop holes.
The laws are pretty vague most say "must have two mirrors, one on left exterior and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-17-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,269
Posted By cowmeat
I used the rear spoiler from my kid's 90's Subaru...

I used the rear spoiler from my kid's 90's Subaru Legacy wagon for my lower grill block. I had previously used it as a flat detached wing on Black Widow before I bought the kammback.

Time spent:...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-09-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,563
Posted By Vekke
You mean like this?. ...

You mean like this?.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-04-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,269
Posted By jedi_sol
Almost OEM Lower grill block 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Almost OEM Lower grill block

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See also: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/almost-oem-upper-grill-block-v4-0-2013-a-30182.html
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Sorry for the lack of pictures, I was trying to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-10-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,621
Posted By Sven7
It's documented on this site that the (b) option...

It's documented on this site that the (b) option will have the lowest drag. Splitters have increased drag compared to straight vertical air dams; this is why companies use as close to vertical air...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-05-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,730
Posted By dirtydave
Go to the local dealer on a boring Tuesday...

Go to the local dealer on a boring Tuesday afternoon and chat with the shop guys see if they can put it on a lift for you.
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-29-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,088
Posted By chillsworld
I would disagree with cooling drag, and I would...

I would disagree with cooling drag, and I would say it's primarily downforce. These cars aren't designed for normal use.

Downforce is not just about keeping a car on the ground... Nor is it all...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-12-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,123
Posted By RedDevil
Wheels are open at the back where the brakes are....

Wheels are open at the back where the brakes are. I doubt closing the front makes a big difference.
You cannot really lock up the air like that. It would start spinning round with the wheel and blow...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-27-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,560
Posted By Vman455
Aw, shoot--it was the C-class...

Aw, shoot--it was the C-class (http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-687378-1-827869-1-0-1-0-0-0-0-1549054-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html), not the E, with the tail light vents.
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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-24-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 39,774
Posted By aerohead
substantive

SAE Paper # 860216
Aerodynamic Charactersistics of Subaru XT
Teruhisi Tsukada,Joichi Sakagami,Yasuhiko Arai,and Hiroyuki Takahara
Subaru Engineering Division
Fuji Heavy Industries,Ltd
Page 65...
Forum: Success Stories 07-09-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,604
Posted By mcrews
Welcome !!! Since few here have 'brand new'...

Welcome !!!

Since few here have 'brand new' cars I'll share some advice.
The most engine wear is in the 5000 miles. I wold recommend changing your oil NOW and at 5000 miles. This gets the metal...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,327
Posted By Frank Lee
Not thermosets.

Not thermosets.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-06-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,874
Posted By Fat Charlie
The pedal in a power assisted system isn't...

The pedal in a power assisted system isn't designed to operate the brakes- it's designed to operate the assist. Applying force through an inop hydraulic system to the brakes is harder than applying...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-06-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,874
Posted By elhigh
Part of the need for all these power assistance...

Part of the need for all these power assistance systems comes from the great mass of the vehicles. If we didn't insist on weighing them down with sturdy side intrusion beams and ABS and power...
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