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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,704
Posted By Shortie771
Testing Aerodynamics Through Software

I have found a way to test my Del Sol's aerodynamics and (if i can figure out 3D graphic design a bit) modify my car through software to test aerodynamics before actually modifying my car. I used...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-04-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,352
Posted By JacobAziza
The only reason I bought my 250 was so I could...

The only reason I bought my 250 was so I could lane split, which cut my commute across the Oakland / San Francisco Bay Bridge in half (30min to 15).

The express lane may not be the best analogy,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-04-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,352
Posted By Fat Charlie
So I was at the grocery store looking down my...

So I was at the grocery store looking down my nose at all those idiots with their rolling cages full of food, stuck in a long line for the checkout. I looked down at the basket I was carrying and...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 02-03-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,700
Posted By phw
Some people know some things BUT NOBODY KNOWS ALL...

Some people know some things BUT NOBODY KNOWS ALL THINGS. Do not let anybody discourage you from asking a simple question.

phw
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-08-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,383
Posted By Vekke
Since no better info has come conserning the...

Since no better info has come conserning the length it will be at the first tunnel that 1260mm long. Inner corners are done and also the reinforcement glasfiber layers to hold the corners and keep...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-08-2011, 02:40 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 190,725
Posted By hansj3
not affiliated with these guys at all, i just...

not affiliated with these guys at all, i just think they have a cool product at a relativity good price,

there is a few fuel injection kits dedicated to the 250 ninja.

here is one
Small...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-26-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,971
Posted By dennyt
Crr .0001-.0020 ...

Crr .0001-.0020
http://www.discoverlivesteam.com/forsale/advertisers_images/P1010053.JPG
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-09-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,658
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I think this is either an attempt to extort some...

I think this is either an attempt to extort some money from Toyota, or he was speeding and had to come up with an excuse. The Prius is one of the few cars on the road with a full brake throttle...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-24-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,791
Posted By gascort
They're 1/2 inch metal electrical conduit. ...

They're 1/2 inch metal electrical conduit. Available for $2-4 for 10 foot lengths at any hardware store. Totally my best find ever for ecomodding. Materials you need to work with it are simple: ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-23-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,173
Posted By Johnny Mullet
Buyer's Guide............. Buyer's Info...

Buyer's Guide.............
Buyer's Info (http://geometroforum.com/topic/1666576/)
Forum: For Sale 02-02-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,144
Posted By SentraSE-R
Free kill switches

I found a deal on ebay for 4 kill switches for $1.99 + shipping. When the shipment arrived, I got 4 packages with 4 kill switches/package. That's 14 extra kill switches!

So if you want a free...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-21-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 39,995
Posted By botsapper
I know the evolution of your project requires...

I know the evolution of your project requires qualified experience with full canopy designs. The safe road stability must be paramount or else the work is strictly an aerodynamic exercise. I've been...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 39,995
Posted By 3-Wheeler
Hi, Not to beat a dead horse here, but Matt...

Hi,

Not to beat a dead horse here, but Matt Guzetta rode a Suzuki fully streamlined bike in the 1980's Craig Vetter High Mileage Contest also.

He went on to say that the two wheeled machine...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-18-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 39,995
Posted By Rokeby
For some informed insight on the problems...

For some informed insight on the problems experienced with "fully enclosed"
motorcycles, Google "dustbin fairing."

An interesting fully enclosed electric 'cycle:

Schultz Engineering -...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-18-2009, 01:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 39,995
Posted By 3-Wheeler
Hi Brian, I can not endorse the full...

Hi Brian,

I can not endorse the full coverage you are proposing for several reasons:

This has already been done before, with dire consequences during the Craig Vetter High Mileage contest in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-16-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 296,521
Posted By MetroMPG
YouTube video posted: ...

YouTube video posted:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQFtd-bTfw

I'll probably post another with just the "raw" testing video for those who want to watch just the wooly wiggling and not the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-16-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 39,995
Posted By thatguitarguy
That's funny. I was just looking at the Dutch...

That's funny. I was just looking at the Dutch bike, and thought that once he installed the mirrors, they look like Mickey Mouse ears....
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-15-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 39,995
Posted By MetroMPG
Excellent! This will be interesting. ...

Excellent! This will be interesting.

Suggestions... Well, there's likely nothing you don't already know if you've read through Vetter's site.

But I want to emphasize using CAD (cardboard aided...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-09-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,463
Posted By pgfpro
EFI Tuning spreadsheet

I built a tuning spreadsheet that is nice to build fuel maps with.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r312/rrussell_photo/ssefi-1.jpg

Spreadsheet Instructions

Line 2
Enter engine Size in...
Forum: The Lounge 11-29-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,454
Posted By thatguitarguy
Well George W is pushing the hydrogen, so that...

Well George W is pushing the hydrogen, so that should tell you something...

This movie shows you that the people behind the scenes want to be able to sell you something over and over. You would...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-20-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 296,521
Posted By MetroMPG
Not quite the same thing as a golf ball dimple....

Not quite the same thing as a golf ball dimple. :) (Man, everyone loves golf ball dimples!)

Cd: will answer questions later on.

A couple more pics of progress:
...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 10-27-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 190,725
Posted By Gismobiker
Thumbs up like minded

Bryan,

I too live in Jersey and ride the exact same bike in stock configuration for now. Congrats on breaking the 100MPG mark. I read all 19 pages of this thread last night and was so inspired...
Forum: Hybrids 10-05-2009, 10:50 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 54,836
Posted By bennelson
[QUOTE Gm probably figures........... "Why...

[QUOTE
Gm probably figures...........
"Why build an EV when we are already beating the competition in fuel mileage?"[/QUOTE]

Johnny is exactly right. That's the same reason you will never see a...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-24-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 308
Views: 190,725
Posted By 3-Wheeler
Both of the previous posts are very close to why...

Both of the previous posts are very close to why octane is important.

The amount of octane depends completely on the speed of the flame front as it propagates across the cylinder after initial...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 08-11-2009, 11:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,805
Posted By SVOboy
Added a feature for posting thanks for helpful posts

Lots of people are always posting really helpful/thoughtful/useful things, so I decided to add a little thumbup feature for the site! Let me know if you love it/hate it :)

:thumbup:
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