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Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,670
Posted By Vekke
Tuneko aerodynamic wheels

I have been doing testing of various wheels and tires since 2008 and in the past years my biggest dream has been to make my own wheel and tire model for electric vehicles.

At the moment the test...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-04-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By aerohead
'some cargo'

Yes, an unspecified load, on a 500-lb rated Reese Explore ProSeries 63153 Rambler, with the load stored inside a MODOKIT Cargo Carrier Bag, 26" high, with it's 'floor' covering the 'ventilated' metal...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
Last night, I installed Grille Block 2.0. It's...

Last night, I installed Grille Block 2.0. It's basically just a piece of sheet plastic attached to the backside of the upper grille. I used black plastic, to make it stealthy. It's 1/16" thick ABS. I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By veloman
I assume he had some cargo on the rack, and it...

I assume he had some cargo on the rack, and it wasn't empty?

I see that as reducing drag, even if no thought of aero was put into it. Even a partial fill of that low pressure zone should be a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
I've been running the upper grille block year...

I've been running the upper grille block year round, with no apparent issues. I think most of the cooling is via the bottom part of the grille anyway. But while driving, I can see the coolant temp go...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 65,455
Posted By Phase
Spring time means wheel skirts are back on!

Spring time means wheel skirts are back on!
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-11-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By JRMichler
Possibly a little more expensive than you want,...

Possibly a little more expensive than you want, but OnlineMetals.com has rectangular aluminum bar in a wide range of sizes, and any length you want. A six foot piece of 1/8" X 1" of 6063-T52 is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-28-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
I think you're missing the point of this whole...

I think you're missing the point of this whole project. I'm not trying to build the perfect car. I'm just doing some relatively minor things to improve fuel economy.
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-21-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 818
Posted By Phase
Rear Air Curtains from KIA?

So Kia Redsigned their hybrid kia niro with a new body style for 2023 and increased its mpg, especially on the highway

they mentioned one of the new changes was a '' c pillar air curtain''

any...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-11-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,563
Posted By redpoint5
They should make a "truck" where the entire thing...

They should make a "truck" where the entire thing is a minivan inside, and the "bed" is a bunch of cupholders. The ultimate tailgate vehicle!

That's my complaint of so-called pickups these days;...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-05-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By Piwoslaw
Thermal imaging for engine insulation

I had a chance to borrow a thermal imaging camera to check something at home, and got the idea to check my car's engine bay insulation.

Took 2 pics of the car roughly 10-15min after parking on the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
Well, it finally happened. Last night I was...

Well, it finally happened. Last night I was driving on a back road, and hit a gnarly patch of pavement. Two of my wheel covers went flying (left front and right rear). I was able to recover them...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-08-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,637
Posted By Phase
Home made mini side mirror fell apart in New...

Home made mini side mirror fell apart in New Mexico so now I’m driving with no mirror at all. Doesn’t matter too much since it’s just highway cruising

Also interesting flow attachment on rear...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-02-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
Hurricane Ian

Hey guys, still no updates. Sorry about that. But the hurricane tossed a monkey wrench in the works. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon. In the meantime, here's a glimpse of the massive...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-30-2022, 02:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,723
Posted By wouterremmerie
Ford F150 - 25% drag reduction

Hi everyone,

using a 3D scan of the Ford F150 and a bunch of aerodynamic simulations, we demonstrated how the aerodynamic drag of a Ford F150 can be reduced by 25% - see this link:...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-12-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
Wow, it's been a month since my last post. The...

Wow, it's been a month since my last post. The good news is, the BMW suspension overhaul is going great. The front suspension is done, and the rear suspension is underway. The car should be back on...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-24-2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By Ecky
When I was growing up, I wish I knew someone who...

When I was growing up, I wish I knew someone who had been gifted a car. I finally got my first (an F150) when my father went to prison and I needed to pick it up from impound.

As for what you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-20-2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Tmugz88
If I were choosing between the 2 I would keep...

If I were choosing between the 2 I would keep looking personally. I would keep looking because I feel like options are available beyond just those two. When car searching I tend to look outside of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-19-2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By oil pan 4
I would take a 200k Toyota over a 166k Mitsubishi...

I would take a 200k Toyota over a 166k Mitsubishi any day.
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-08-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
OK, we have the 3rd fillup with the pizza pan...

OK, we have the 3rd fillup with the pizza pan wheel covers (highway trip notwithstanding). And the average for those 3 fillups is 59.4 mpg. The average before installing the pizza pan wheel covers...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-05-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By aerohead
just shy of attachment

The air suspension of the Ford Probe-IV concept was a critical element in its low drag. Nose down tail up.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-04-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Drifter
True, but that was compared to no wheel covers at...

True, but that was compared to no wheel covers at all. The factory wheel covers are more aerodynamic than bare alloys...

Unfortunately the previous owner threw away the wheel covers on my prius,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-04-2022, 01:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By Vekke
I did CFD 3 runs on the A2 body. these are degree...

I did CFD 3 runs on the A2 body. these are degree angle.
0,0 -- >0,2762
0,5 -->0,2792
1,0 -->0,2904

So in that car level was better, differences in drag were big so should be able to notice the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-03-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
The pizza pan video is up! The video includes...

The pizza pan video is up! The video includes details on the hardware used for the install, and how I used it, in case anyone is interested. Also included are some tips and tricks to make the project...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-30-2022, 07:10 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 30,961
Posted By Blacktree
I got them from WalMart, about $5 each. But I had...

I got them from WalMart, about $5 each. But I had to go through a lot of them, to get 4 that were in decent condition.

Side note: If the pizza pan wheel covers work as intended, I'll probably make...
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