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Old 04-18-2022, 03:43 PM   #146 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
All I've found there was rolls of 24-inch-wide flashing, in the roofing section.
It could be used on 'curves', with formers, stringers, and hat-section bonded or riveted to the inside surface, otherwise, it would be way too flimsy.
We have a few metal recycling centers which still allow salvage.
Retired, commercial, aluminum signs sometimes show up, and the material is thick enough to span 24" between supports. The diffuser on the truck is a single piece, with t-section pop-riveted on the backside.
I mean I could always use true carbon fiber. Just kidding. That stuff would be great but extremely expensive and would outweigh any gas savings. Julian is always saying to avoid coroplast though because it can’t handle impact as well and it won’t stand up to the heat from the muffler and exhaust

Also related to temperature earlier, the engine seems to be happier and the hybrid battery loves warmer weather. It’ll run on ev mode much easier around the city too when it’s warmer. So besides aero benefits of thinner air, the hybrid system loves it!

Did you see my wheel cover picture?
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