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Forum: Aerodynamics Yesterday, 09:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,679
Posted By Piotrsko
I like how except for a couple wisps, all the...

I like how except for a couple wisps, all the flow seens to go underneath. Hmmm. Computer edited picture , where is the smoke source? Diffuser would work wonders, perhaps.
Forum: The Lounge 06-24-2024, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 480
Posted By Xist
Solar showers are... interesting.

The four of us filled a 26' truck--with plenty that didn't fit, a bunch in storage, and a ton back at Mom's house.
Most of that is Mom's and my wife and I have moved much more of Mom's stuff than...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,679
Posted By ennored
Some additional/new info on the Lightship...

Some additional/new info on the Lightship (maybe). It's at least recently published, and the YouTube video in it is newer too.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 256
Posted By j-c-c
Being from So Fla, I am to assume those are not...

Being from So Fla, I am to assume those are not dwellings, and have no balcony access nor window openings?
With the potential aero interaction possible between the buildings at the higher...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 207
Posted By aerohead
' tail '

1) For a 'rigid' construction, the Highway Patrol is going to cite you for illegal length for anything beyond 48" of elongation.
2) If your swing-out 'stinger' ( which I like very much! ) were an...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 303
Posted By aerohead
' fixed '

Yeah, if the 'clock' is moving from right, to left, and not rotating ( for the sake of simplicity ), the location at 9:00 o'clock is technically the only one that would satisfy the requirement that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 303
Posted By aerohead
' 0900 '

That's pretty funny!
We can add dyslexia to my repertoire now. If I could do images it might keep me square with the world. Oh well.:o
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2024, 12:35 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,887
Posted By j-c-c
It you are fixated on the muffler,...

It you are fixated on the muffler, modify/relocate it to be a narrow slit but very wide diffuser enhancer?
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-23-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,887
Posted By airbiteses
hmm, the question is whether it does anything to...

hmm, the question is whether it does anything to reduce fuel consumption. I understand that it doesn't do anything?
https://i.ibb.co/mXjwNwf/IMG-20240622-175210.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-23-2024, 08:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,652
Posted By CapriRacer
Update: This month (June 2024) NHTSA was...

Update:

This month (June 2024) NHTSA was supposed to issue a new regulation covering rolling resistance in tires and how that would be displayed - according to a report of pending regulations...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-22-2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 365
Posted By jakobnev
It's all fun and games until you get ship worm on...

It's all fun and games until you get ship worm on your land yacht.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-21-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 207
Posted By JohnForde
It's just a personal vehicle/ camper van & daily...

It's just a personal vehicle/ camper van & daily driver.
The van has a 12" plastic cuff with a taper of about 20 degrees..
Forum: The Lounge 06-21-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 30,368
Posted By freebeard
One unit is worth more than my whole house. ...

One unit is worth more than my whole house.

Electric resistance heating, lights and computers run $40-80/mo. So if I save half of $40 six months of the year, that's $120 a year for more than 20...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-21-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 207
Posted By JohnForde
First Electric van boat tail

By extreme good fortune and a little guile I I got my hands on the first built from the ground up Electric Van in the US. It's a GM/Brightdrop Zevo 600. I have had it since Sept 23. It's pretty...
Forum: The Lounge 06-21-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 30,368
Posted By redpoint5
I hadn't seen the inverted U-shaped units before!...

I hadn't seen the inverted U-shaped units before! That said, my windows sit about 8" off the floor, so I don't have enough room for them.

Seems way safer to have the AC straddle the windowsill and...
Forum: The Lounge 06-21-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 30,368
Posted By freebeard
Funny you should mention that. I'm watching...

Funny you should mention that.

I'm watching DIY Supermaterial Could Save You From Heatstroke: Salt based PCMs --- NightHawkInLight and at ?t=1344 (https://youtu.be/Nqxjfp4Gi0k?t=1344) he shows how...
Forum: The Lounge 06-21-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 30,368
Posted By MetroMPG
happy summer solstice, northernfolk!

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34785&stc=1&d=1718976886

Carhenge in western Nebraska.

It's a thing! https://carhenge.com/

I was hoping to get a summer solstice...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-21-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 303
Posted By Piotrsko
Probably more than you cared to know:...

Probably more than you cared to know: https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/sightseeing/london-attraction/big-ben

The forward stagnation point is relatively fixed? Hmmmm. If true, learned...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-21-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 365
Posted By Piotrsko
Have seen bamboo "lumber" 2 x 4s replacements at...

Have seen bamboo "lumber" 2 x 4s replacements at the local orange or blue store. Looks like lightly stained semi prefinished wood. Don't know if it was structural or decorative or even rated for...
Forum: The Lounge 06-20-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,908
Posted By Xist
Saving the world with $88,000

Nothing worked right when I needed more student loans and then I accidentally accepted all of them--and then couldn't get the money for 3 months.

I don't know how much I actually accepted and how...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-20-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1,318
Views: 342,994
Posted By freebeard
I have found that owning a trailer has some...

I have found that owning a trailer has some advantages over a large pickup house.

Of course the optimum is the 35' R-license park model. This one lack certain household utilities (like a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-20-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 303
Posted By freebeard
Possibly 0900?

Possibly 0900?
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-19-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 197
Posted By j-c-c
Bad Aero advice discussed

Granted this is racing DF oriented, but it's a discussion often touched on here and has merit IMO, and it's from someone in the proverbial aero trenches with pedigree:
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-18-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 755
Posted By bandit86
I have a 01 beetle diesel. Needs a 6th gear revs...

I have a 01 beetle diesel. Needs a 6th gear revs too high. There is a overdrive gear conversion for $500 but I'd rather get taller skinny tires.

My 03 dodge ram diesel loves the 35" tires, nice...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-18-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 365
Posted By Nissandriver
Why cut down forests when we could grow fields of...

Why cut down forests when we could grow fields of hemp? I'd be surprised if this would be a better and cheaper product than what could be done with hemp.



Here's a tip. When you drive a nail or...
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