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Forum: Aerodynamics 04-21-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,381
Posted By basjoos
Anybody interested in adopting the aerocivic? ...

Anybody interested in adopting the aerocivic? I’m retired now and don’t do a lot of driving anymore, mostly local trips and rarely make those long interstate trips where the aerocivic mileage really...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-18-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 257,169
Posted By aerohead
Reverse-engineering Dark Aero

During the 20-hours I spent on the Charger Daytona pop-up trailer, I discovered a rabbit-hole in CAR and DRIVER's original reporting.Had they reported 'gear-limited' top speed,I could have saved over...
Forum: Hybrids 10-26-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 329,041
Posted By Bill the Engineer
The house is underway! The garage opening to the...

The house is underway! The garage opening to the right will be for the Firebrid. I can't wait to finish that car!
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-04-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 39,179
Posted By JulianEdgar
I have seen the first proofs. One double...

I have seen the first proofs.

One double page spread has Darin, Earl and Wyatt.

Another page has a photo from Earl.

One full page on Jim.

Another page on Darin.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-17-2018, 01:04 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,445
Posted By hayden55
Ill have to add a pic in here but I tow a 1538...

Ill have to add a pic in here but I tow a 1538 1970 Fisher Jon boat (square lifted nose) with my 2010 Prius. Today it was 97F full sun 60% humidity and I went 62 mph gps for 3.5 hours and I got 31...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2017, 01:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,593
Posted By westygo
I simply used the factory attachment points,...

I simply used the factory attachment points, drilled holes at the bend points to eliminate the possibility of cracking and bolted in place. I bent the ends out to deflect flow around the front tires....
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 108,945
Posted By aerohead
Rooftop AC fairings

I ran across these photos.Considering the underslung electronics pod and underslung storage pod,it gives us insight into the minds of aeronautical engineers' solutions to excrescence drag
*2015...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-06-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,381
Posted By basjoos
It probably dropped off because I haven't entered...

It probably dropped off because I haven't entered enough recent tanks. I have several entered in the notebook I keep in the car that I haven't gotten around to entering here yet. I'm doing mostly...
Forum: DIY / How-to 09-06-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,210
Posted By Cd
My aero mods are invisible. I have a deep...

My aero mods are invisible.
I have a deep spoiler, coroplast wheel covers, and gap fillers in the fender gap.
During the winter months, half of the opening in that grille gets blocked off as...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-08-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 257,169
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink Still trying to improve on my MPG numbers while...

Still trying to improve on my MPG numbers while driving a gas powered truck with over 400,000 miles on it... ;)
Forum: Hybrids 07-04-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,867
Posted By Ecky
Just like to chime in with my experiences...

Just like to chime in with my experiences regarding the Insight and cargo capacity / aero trailers.

Although it's only rated from the factory for something like 450lbs of cargo + passengers (two...
Forum: Hybrids 07-02-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,867
Posted By elhigh
Guys, ...

Guys,
http://padgett.performanceresearch.us/cars/passide.jpg

With the original BMW turbodiesel and 5-speed manual (!?) the Vixen was supposed to be good for 30mpg.

It isn't as good as a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-09-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 257,169
Posted By Sven7
I actually plotted this out in Alias with a 40'...

I actually plotted this out in Alias with a 40' minimum turning radius and the rough dimensions of your truck. I put the boat tail's plan view taper at 10 degrees. It appears that your boat tail...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-07-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,568
Posted By aerohead
Sub-Cd 0.09 paradigm

Here is Subaru's 1986 (6-model)(G) wind tunnel development model for the XT.
It measured Cd 0.088.
With the features drag of the 1999 GM Precept PNGV car,it would come in around Cd 0.095 on the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-08-2014, 12:06 AM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,549
Posted By freebeard
In Permalink #31 of Introduction & Cross wind...

In Permalink #31 of Introduction & Cross wind solutions to motorcycle Streamliners?...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-07-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 257,169
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink Basically I had the triangles on the outside so I...

Basically I had the triangles on the outside so I could see what I needed to trim in order to clear the horizontal cover. I've already trimmed the bottom of the triangles and installed them to the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-05-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 260,439
Posted By 3-Wheeler
Hi, We had another 3 inches of fluffy snow...

Hi,

We had another 3 inches of fluffy snow last night, and I took the highway, which was running about 40 mph to work instead of the back roads.

As soon as I got out of the car and stooped down...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-23-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 260,439
Posted By xpedro01
Short boat tail

Mikeyjd, l agree. These professional jobs made me decide to attempt to do a short version and hopefully get some, if smaller, gain. I am very old (87)and wobbly, but this project was completed in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-20-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 257,169
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink Had to pull the side panel bottoms in order to...

Had to pull the side panel bottoms in order to pull the rear in. The new width of the rear is now 38" wide. You can see how I ended up turning the rear brackets so the height isn't so tall. The...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-30-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,886
Posted By xpedro01
Hi Ron22-l thought of that also, but when I read...

Hi Ron22-l thought of that also, but when I read about them adding a short (16") tail on the GM-EV1 to gain speed, and they were successful, I decided to try it. I do not have to face the real world...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-29-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 26,825
Posted By xpedro01
There are a lot of cobwebs involved here as it...

There are a lot of cobwebs involved here as it was almost 40 years ago. As I recall the reason for choosing Buick was because of its very short output shaft which in this case went forward to connect...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-23-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,549
Posted By aerohead
plan-view streamlining link

Here is a comparison drag table which might have value in plan-view streamlining contours.
Two of the profiles have particularly low 'signatures' with respect to the cylindrical form.
And you can...
Forum: The Lounge 09-30-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,815
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink To keep this thread on track...I quoted you and...

To keep this thread on track...I quoted you and posted my response in my thread. ;)
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/boat-tail-project-based-single-wheel-trailer-26997-3.html#post393253
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-30-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,084
Views: 257,169
Posted By BamZipPow
The carrier came with the single wheel trailer. ...

The carrier came with the single wheel trailer. It was manufactured by Tri-Glass in Daleville, Alabama. Seems they closed back in 2007. :(
Tri-Glas Manufacturing Plant Closing...
Forum: The Lounge 09-30-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,815
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink There are a few exterior sun shade products out...

There are a few exterior sun shade products out there that you can cover yer top with... ;)

Car Covers, Car Sun Shades - California PopTop (http://www.capoptop.com) (white Tyvek)
Cool Cap Heat...
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