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Forum: Aerodynamics 04-21-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By CigaR007
Finally finished the assembly of all the parts. ...

Finally finished the assembly of all the parts.

Took longer than expected as I wanted to make the components modular. The modular approach will make it easier to assemble-disassemble and...
Forum: The Lounge 04-16-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 28,978
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
I hit the road in search of clear skies too. I...

I hit the road in search of clear skies too. I was only able to find less clouds before it started getting dark. I ended up stopping on the side of the road between Pulaski and Sandy Creek, NY. I got...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-16-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 351
Posted By Ecky
Ecky considering another Insight

Recently I've taken interest in getting another Insight. Fuel prices are on the rise, and 58mpg highway from the convertible just doesn't cut it for the occasional weekend trip. Plus, there have been...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-07-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,535
Posted By freebeard
Thanks for the repost. :) That's the World's...

Thanks for the repost. :) That's the World's shortest stop sign. The car needs work and the bike is in pieces. Here's the earlier combo, with a roof rack:
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-04-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 277
Posted By aerohead
' HVAC cowl inlet openings '

* The ventilation systems are 'closed' during wind tunnel, and CFD testing of production cars.
* A 'separation bubble', should it exist there at the cowl, will just travel along with the car, with...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-28-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By CigaR007
Work in progress

Turns out that an input can be set to high-impedance; so it should be ok.

Cleaned up a bit of the wiring and made more permanent circuit board to accommodate the servo, LCD display and various...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-21-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By CigaR007
From what I have seen and read thus far, there...

From what I have seen and read thus far, there does not seem to be fail-safe OPEN mechanism in current grille shutters. I could be wrong though...In their OEM state, all they do is throw a CEL code...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By CigaR007
Arduino UNO-based Active Grille Block

I have been working on integrating an active grille into the fibreglass partial grille block.

I went the COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) route as to speed up the construction. The grille vane...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-10-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,280
Posted By aerohead
turbo wrap

One argument for 'any' R-Factor associated with the 'exhaust system' stems from under-hood intake snorkels, where charge density ( horsepower ) suffers from 'ANY' elevated temperature.
Wrapping the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,280
Posted By pgfpro
Here is one of the turbine housings that cracked...

Here is one of the turbine housings that cracked that I was talking about. 34498
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-28-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,280
Posted By pgfpro
I run a manifold and turbo blanket on my Talon...

I run a manifold and turbo blanket on my Talon during the Summer and hot Fall and Spring days. I pull heat off the lower side of my Exhaust manifold to increase the IAT'S up to 250*F. for FE.

One...
Forum: The Lounge 01-05-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,285
Posted By JSH
Cash is legal tender for all DEBTS. You do not...

Cash is legal tender for all DEBTS. You do not owe the Papa Murphy's a debt - you wish to enter into a business transaction with them. As with any business transaction both parties are free to set...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 823
Posted By hayden55
I've removed my oem sound insulation from my...

I've removed my oem sound insulation from my hood, and threw on a sheet of standard craft paper backed r-13 over my engine from side to side. Makes a huge improvement in holding in heat. It would be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 700
Posted By Ecky
A warm engine is an efficient engine. Anything to...

A warm engine is an efficient engine. Anything to reduce warmup time will get the engine into its optimal thermal efficiency sooner. On my previous car I had installed a block heater and an...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-17-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 823
Posted By Ecky
Some years back I experimented with block...

Some years back I experimented with block heaters. The Honda OEM block heater I was using was 450w, which helped, but I also put a pad heater on the oil pan and transmission, which made a noticeable...
Forum: The Lounge 12-12-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,492
Posted By JSH
While dropping the bombshell that she is moving...

While dropping the bombshell that she is moving out while you were trying to finish up your project on a deadline isn't the best timing - I'm a bit surprised you seem so upset about this.

For...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-02-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 342
Posted By jakobnev
I've been using silica gel for years, I also...

I've been using silica gel for years, I also started using warm water bags:

https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/glorious-jiggly-bags-joy-39046.html
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-02-2023, 05:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,488
Posted By jakobnev
Mississippi Australia?

Mississippi Australia?
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,488
Posted By dremd
14 mpg -21mpg

14 mpg -21mpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,763
Posted By JacobLeSann
Bruce Mk. 1

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34398&stc=1&d=1701391399

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34399&stc=1&d=1701391399
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,688
Posted By Bicycle Bob
I got the 90 km/h (56 MPH) habit from a Toyota...

I got the 90 km/h (56 MPH) habit from a Toyota whose carburetor really preferred it, and generally only go faster to help a commercial driver stay on schedule where they can't pass. The day the Gulf...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-27-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,763
Posted By aerohead
'lack'

You, like the rest of us, just lack the financial resources which are available to a multi-national corporation.
Otherwise, you'd just take it to a 'laboratory' where the only 'variable' was the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-27-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,735
Posted By aerohead
' wheel ventilation, whether flat or convex'

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-aerohead-albums-other+vehicles+1-picture115-open-wheel-racer-elevated-view.jpghttps://ecomodder.com/forum/member-aerohead-albums-other+vehicles+2-picture252-gms-cita...
Forum: The Lounge 11-24-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,820
Posted By Ecky
Some fun country-comparison statistics, all in US...

Some fun country-comparison statistics, all in US dollars:

Big Mac Index - the USA is #7 at $5.58. New Zealand is #14 at $5.04. (indicates cost of living)

GDP per capita - The USA is #7 at...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-18-2023, 07:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,541
Posted By bwilson4web
Pizza pan wheel cover testing

I'm going to call it a modest success:
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34342&d=1700310332


thin green line - suggests the pizza pan wheel covers provide up to ~4% at 70...
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