03-04-2016, 11:18 AM
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So am I! That'll have to wait for nicer weather though.
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03-14-2016, 02:54 PM
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more pics; early numbers
Here are some daylight pics. (That URL doesn't work yet -- once I've tested the tail, I'll probably split off the tail talk into a dedicated thread and point the URL to it.)
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Early results... not ABA though...
The tail got its first highway run this weekend, and the round trip numbers were the best I've seen: in the high 3.x L/100km range / low 60's mpg US).
I don't have a lot of miles on the car for comparison, but the last time I did a round trip on the same road in similar conditions/speeds (PSL: 80 km/h / 50 mph), it was mid/high 50's mpg.
Don't trust my confirmation-bias-seeking brain though!
Up next:
-- The bottom of the car is a bit of a mess where the tail starts -- there's no smooth transition. I'll be doing that next.
-- Then I'd like to some stick yarn tufts on it and capture the airflow.
-- Then A-B-A.
At the rate I work, I'll be done by August!*
(* Note: did not state year.) |
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03-14-2016, 02:59 PM
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It looks very nice. I like the recessed lights, and the cutout for the brake light is nice too.
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03-14-2016, 03:17 PM
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I like it in white, vs. black of my previous efforts. Reminds me of...
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03-16-2016, 09:32 AM
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03-17-2016, 04:13 PM
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I think a clear cover would be OK under most conditions except where direct sunlight is reflecting off it.
I considered also covering the notch that leaves the car's outside rear light clusters visible with clear plastic but decided to leave them exposed. I don't want to give the law any reasons to ticket me if/when I get stopped. The tail draws A LOT of attention on the road.
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03-18-2016, 04:49 AM
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Hi,
What is the tail length behind the rear bumper ? 1.5 meter ?
Do you have an idea concerning the weight ?
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03-18-2016, 08:49 AM
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I think it adds ~44 inches / 112 cm to the car.
Weight is around 35 lbs / 16 kg, but I forget whether that includes the tail lights.
I'll double-check next time I have it off.
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03-18-2016, 04:08 PM
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The tail draws A LOT of attention on the road.
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03-21-2016, 08:06 AM
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Forget about the vehicle body- boat tails from MetroAeroCorp go for $40k each. Say hi to your insurance company for me. 
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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