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Forum: The Lounge 11-10-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,527
Posted By Fat Charlie
Furlongs per fortnite is actually a measurement...

Furlongs per fortnite is actually a measurement of how far I can throw my fourth grader's game controller.

Acceleration is measured in furlongs per fortnight per annum.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-29-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,426
Posted By Angel And The Wolf
I miss vent windows

Yeah, my wife always needs the heater, and I'm always hot. My '90 CRX had a vent lever that hooked my left side vent up to outside air, so I could have frigid air blow on my face, keeping me awake,...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-28-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 479,096
Posted By Fat Charlie
Isn't "marketing fraud" redundant?

Isn't "marketing fraud" redundant?
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-06-2018, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1,528
Views: 222,314
Posted By freebeard
https://www.flat4ever.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/...

https://www.flat4ever.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gh010.jpg
https://www.flat4ever.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gh012.jpghttps://www.flat4ever.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/gh013.jpgKarmann...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-05-2018, 01:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,833
Posted By 19bonestock88
I found something that looks promising... ...

I found something that looks promising...

https://www.northshorecommercialdoor.com/actind-flexbrush-seal-b07-flex.html
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-30-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 17,665
Posted By acparker
...or a Magic 8-Ball?

...or a Magic 8-Ball?
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-12-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,473
Posted By Ecky
My opinion, the problem with flight is that it's...

My opinion, the problem with flight is that it's far less efficient than ground travel, all else being equal. You expend energy staying aloft that tires do for free. I don't foresee flight as being...
Forum: The Lounge 04-02-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 17,940
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
It surprised me that EPA took so long to do that...

It surprised me that EPA took so long to do that move. When it comes to California, it's a whole different situation, and honestly it wouldn't surprise me to see at least a handful of automakers...
Forum: The Lounge 03-17-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 622,713
Posted By RedDevil
If you want to establish an extraterrestrial base...

If you want to establish an extraterrestrial base where people can live continuously there really is one place of choice: Mars.
You'd still need to bore tunnels to live in (to hide from radiation)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-10-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,549
Posted By RedDevil
Ahem. '63 Studebaker Avanti: ...

Ahem. '63 Studebaker Avanti:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.hagerty.com/vehicle/web/27774_1741.jpg
Still looks kinda modern. Not over 50 years old like.
Raymond Loewy strikes again!
Forum: The Lounge 02-21-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 20,133
Posted By freebeard
They don't call it 'fowl' for nuthin'.

They don't call it 'fowl' for nuthin'.
Forum: The Lounge 02-21-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,346
Posted By Vman455
I'm taking the plunge!

After giving it a lot of thought, and thanks to the influence of all you rabble-rousers here...I've enrolled in a two-year Associate of Engineering Science degree program at a local college. I'll...
Forum: Hybrids 02-19-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,001
Posted By MetroMPG
Lawsuit: Prius recall for inverter software fix hurts fuel economy

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23544&stc=1&d=1519054183

An electrical engineer who routinely tracks the calculated MPG of his 2013 Prius noticed a significant drop in...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-30-2018, 02:17 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,105
Posted By RedDevil
Maybe Tesla can't help it... ...

Maybe Tesla can't help it...

http://assets.amuniversal.com/04307c90dd1001350f18005056a9545d (http://dilbert.com/strip/2018-01-30)
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-08-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By freebeard
This seems to focus on the tires and wing, rather...

This seems to focus on the tires and wing, rather than overall drag:
TOP-FUEL DRAGSTER WING DESIGN USING CFD AND ITS INFLUENCE ON VEHICLE DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE [PDF]...
Forum: The Lounge 12-20-2017, 02:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By redpoint5
I'll bet the Takata airbags were inspected by...

I'll bet the Takata airbags were inspected by certified employees. Certification does not guarantee safety. The problem with Takata airbags wasn't due to their condition at the time of manufacture,...
Forum: Hybrids 12-13-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 961
Posted By bwilson4web
Webber University and the Prius

There are a large collection of YouTube videos from Webber about how the Prius and other hybrids work:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=webber+prius+
...
Forum: Saving@Home 11-30-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,328
Posted By NeilBlanchard
It also depends on which brand / model you use. ...

It also depends on which brand / model you use. The newer Samsung models are rated much better than older SSD's.

And I've got news for you: spinning hard drives break down all the time.
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,950
Posted By Daox
I personally think I'd probably go with a...

I personally think I'd probably go with a Bridgestone Ecopia EP422. Its what they have on the Leaf. But, I'd look at other EVs and high MPG cars for options as well.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-07-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,243
Posted By Shepherd777
Hey Phil - Thanks for the kind words. ...

Hey Phil -

Thanks for the kind words.

Here's a couple more rendered images from our Augmented Reality program.

https://vgy.me/dyKZ4n.jpeg
Forum: Success Stories 10-07-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Posted By JockoT
My favourite piece of road.

Today I came along my favourite bit of road. The B925 from the Berverkae Roundabout (Mossmorran), through Auchtertool to Kirkcaldy (Fife, Scotland). Before starting I reset my Current Trip details in...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-17-2017, 04:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,448
Posted By JockoT
My car takes 175/65/14's too. With the difference...

My car takes 175/65/14's too. With the difference in tread depth between new tyres (8mm on these ones) to 2mm before changing them, this is a difference of 12 mm in diameter (disregarding tyre...
Forum: Instrumentation 09-11-2017, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,890
Posted By puddleglum
In case anyone is interested, I've been in...

In case anyone is interested, I've been in contact with Linear Logic regarding upgrading my SG. Joey Snyder has been very helpful. The 4.13EM update is apparently not a part of the other upgrades...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-30-2017, 03:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,556
Posted By botsapper
Trucks are required to travel (ei. California...

Trucks are required to travel (ei. California Vehicle Code, CVC) sections related to divided highway use on designated right-hand lanes. Already the best lane for EV truckers to stay on these...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-04-2017, 11:54 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 18,032
Posted By oil pan 4
On diesel engines yes. On gasoline engines,...

On diesel engines yes.
On gasoline engines, usually not unless the engine is specially tuned and designed around using water injection because it runs unusually high compression or something else.
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