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Forum: Aerodynamics 02-03-2014, 04:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,579
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachme...

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Forum: Aerodynamics 02-03-2014, 03:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,579
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
I forgot about the 1958 Berkeley. Front wheel...

I forgot about the 1958 Berkeley. Front wheel drive with an air-cooled 2-stroke twin from a motorcycle under the hood.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14554&stc=1&d=1391415663...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-02-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,579
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
All taken at the Watkins Glen Vintage Gran Prix...

All taken at the Watkins Glen Vintage Gran Prix Festival.

Air scoop on a Fiat.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14545&stc=1&d=1391395376

Nash Airflyte....
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-29-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 26,672
Posted By MetroMPG
AeroSprite! Aero & mechanically modified Austin Healey Sprite: consistent 65 MPG US

EcoModder has a longstanding (2011) member, xpedro01, who hasn't posted yet, but who has done (and is still doing) some really interesting things.

Things like this:
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-23-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 282,696
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: EcoModding Central 09-06-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,596
Posted By aerohead
Some rough numbers on tadpole

I scratched out some numbers:
*I took the 64" width and resolved it into a semicircle of 32" radius for the greenhouse.
*From the beltline down to the belly,just a 64" by 18" rectangle.
*Then...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-29-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,596
Posted By user removed
Pictures. regards Mech

Pictures.

regards
Mech
Forum: Success Stories 08-22-2013, 03:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,204
Posted By Vekke
Under two liters for the first time (That's 121.07 mpg US @ 54 mph avg. speed)

Yesterday was the day when I broke the mysterious two liter fuel consumption barrier. Fillup result showed 1.94 l/100km @ 86.9 km/h average speed. That is 121.07 mpg (US) at 54 MPH avg speed. Fuel...
Forum: Introductions 07-07-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,260
Posted By CitroX
Streamlined Citroen ZX

Good day, ecomodders!

Here is my latest project - Citroen ZX.

http://imageshack.us/a/img43/2609/d0dp.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/6787/9lqe.jpg

This was actually the experimental...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,596
Posted By user removed
Side by side two seater, seats close together. No...

Side by side two seater, seats close together. No center console or transmission tunnel, cabin width less than 60 inches. Thats the center to center track width of the front tires. Basically length a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-25-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 140,596
Posted By user removed
Slow progress but progress (DIY two seater tadpole trike, 9hp Honda diesel)

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13308&d=1372194027

Here are some photos of my ongoing project two seater tadpole trike, considered a motorcycle in Virginia. The engine is a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-14-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 106,353
Posted By kach22i
I spotted a Vixen...

I spotted a Vixen today................cool.:thumbup:
Automobile 2 - Odds And Ends Photos by kach22i | Photobucket...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-05-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 282,696
Posted By Daox
Closed this thread for a while. Cool off time...

Closed this thread for a while. Cool off time fellas. Hopefully we can be more productive next time around.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-05-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 282,696
Posted By ChazInMT
Post #553 in this thread has a bunch of...

Post #553 in this thread has a bunch of measurements on it which would be a cinch to spreadsheet. Betasniper is better than me with his measurements. He's using real drafting software er something, I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-04-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 72,284
Posted By rjacob
What is it? (Spotted: rear engine TDI, custom aero body)

I saw this today on my way home from work.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/166039_10200651058831048_832010558_n.jpg
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-04-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,286
Posted By ChazInMT
Here ya go, I don't know how to make 1 layer...

Here ya go, I don't know how to make 1 layer transparent thing, so I'm not using the "AST II" image, however, this outline is a dead nuts replica.

I hope it helps and is what you're lookin for.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-01-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 282,696
Posted By aerohead
Testing

Wind tunnel testing for the 'Template' was originally conducted by Wolfgang Klemperer in 1921 at the Zeppelin Werkes.
It's been re-tested by various aerodynamicists throughout the decades...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-01-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 93,248
Posted By MetroMPG
I suspect zigzag tape would only "work" where...

I suspect zigzag tape would only "work" where there's laminar flow. It's just too thin, and the boundary layer is way too thick and turbulent over most of the car -- and getting worse the further...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4,208
Views: 1,313,835
Posted By kach22i
Some cool cars here: Concept Cars and...

Some cool cars here:

Concept Cars and Aerodynamics, 1917-1940
by PETE on MAY 2, 2013
Concept Cars and Aerodynamics, 1917-1940 (http://www.velocetoday.com/concept-cars-1917-1940/#.UaYWYNLBOSo)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 4,208
Views: 1,313,835
Posted By kach22i
Random TRANSPORTATION pictures - Page 1022 -...

Random TRANSPORTATION pictures - Page 1022 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/391522-random-transportation-pictures-1022.html)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-27-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 93,248
Posted By silverinsight2
This just in from Insightcentral

My friend saw this crazy fiberglass boat tail today in San Francisco - Insight Central: Honda Insight Forum...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 93,248
Posted By MetroMPG
Hey pRoy.... thanks for the offer to film. I...

Hey pRoy.... thanks for the offer to film. I need to keep that in the back of my mind. I sent you an e-mail on other topics.



Yup - that's the beauty of light weight + good aero + tall...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-02-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 93,248
Posted By MetroMPG
working on the left hip

Correction, Sheepdog: it's 31 inches from the end of the bumper. 7 inches shorter than 3-wheeler's permanent tail.

I hope nobody's copying me, because I'm completely winging this one. We won't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-28-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4,208
Views: 1,313,835
Posted By freebeard
27 views! You can see the difference with...

27 views!

You can see the difference with the capture algorithm vs your box modeller. The capture program creates a vast number of equal sized triangles, where (what appears to be) Sketchup makes...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-28-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4,208
Views: 1,313,835
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Neither is faultless - they both have the...

Neither is faultless - they both have the windshield farther forward than it required for good aero, and neither one has any hint of wheel strakes. Things like pillar locations though can be changed...
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