Go Back   EcoModder Forum > EcoModding > Aerodynamics
Register Now
 Register Now

Now available from EcoModder: ScanGauge II fuel economy gauge.  Click for details.  

Reply  Post New Thread
 
Submit Tools LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 04-04-2011, 05:26 AM   #71 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Maui, Hawaii
Posts: 813
Thanks: 5
Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts
I think it's too steep.


(Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)      
 
  Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2011, 10:37 AM   #72 (permalink)
1995 Previa LE S/C Driver
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Stillwater, America
Posts: 23
Thanks: 6
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by winkosmosis View Post
I think it's too steep.
You could try tacking...

Moving on:

orange4boy,
You DID save all your measurements/templates/plans, right? I think you may have something here with the ability to produce an aeromod package for other Previa owners-- maybe just the plans alone, or complete kits. One aeromodded Previa saves your tiny corner of the Earth-- 10 of them save ten tiny corners of the Earth (the Earth has a plethora of corners).
  Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2011, 02:38 PM   #73 (permalink)
marcusmodder
 
orange4boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 1,124

The Golden Egg - '93 Previa DX
90 day: 31.91 mpg (US)

Chewie - '03 Prius
90 day: 57 mpg (US)
Thanks: 70
Thanked 198 Times in 110 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by winkosmosis View Post
I think it's too steep.
If you are referring to the slope of the kamm, I did tuft testing with a chaser car (sorry no video) It looks steeper in the pic partly because of lens distortion and partly because you are seeing some of the side taper at that angle. I think it's ~12-14 degrees. What I really need to do is finish the lower sides and bottom and close off the end. I have too much work to do at the moment to be doing a lot of ecomodding.

Quote:
You DID save all your measurements/templates/plans, right?
I could pull some templates if asked. The attachment brackets are a PITA to fabricate but not impossible if you have some skill with sheet metal. Unless people see this as a custom green MPG mod, not so much a money saving mod then It might sell. It probably would pay for itself over time tho.
  Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to orange4boy For This Useful Post:
aerohead (04-11-2011)
Old 12-25-2011, 10:03 PM   #74 (permalink)
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Alberta Canada
Posts: 569

redyaris - '07 Yaris
Team Toyota
90 day: 47.98 mpg (US)

Gray - '07 GS500 F
Motorcycle
90 day: 70.4 mpg (US)

KLR - '07 KLR650
Last 3: 62.78 mpg (US)
Thanks: 70
Thanked 45 Times in 41 Posts
I have been working on my Ford Aerostar van to improve aero but so far have only managed to do a partial under tray. Fallowing this thread has given be some new Ideas thanks.


(Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!)      
 
  Reply With Quote
Reply  Post New Thread

Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Accordion Kammback for big rigs ? Cd Aerodynamics 36 02-27-2012 05:03 AM
Project: making a permanent Metro Kammback extension MetroMPG Aerodynamics 251 12-02-2011 01:24 AM
Minivan Kardboard Kammback boosts MPG +3.7% (6.6%, counting roof rack delete) MetroMPG Aerodynamics 31 05-20-2010 12:23 PM
Sedan Kammback? KJSatz Aerodynamics 10 09-28-2009 04:58 AM
Non-invasive mounting for kammback wagonman76 Aerodynamics 4 03-24-2009 06:15 PM




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright EcoModder.com