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Aerodynamics
08-30-2008, 05:15 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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AndrewJ
Well, the boattails been done for over a week...
Well, the boattails been done for over a week now, guess it's time to get some pics posted up of the finished product.
It's pretty amazing how much the boattail has helped with coastdown times. ...
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Aerodynamics
08-06-2008, 06:07 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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AndrewJ
Oh, and about the alternator use: Yeah, I'm...
Oh, and about the alternator use:
Yeah, I'm trying to put in my fuel-log the approximate percentage of time that the alternator is unbelted.
And about technique vs. mods:
My mods have...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
06-01-2008, 11:30 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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AndrewJ
Get into the under-hood fuse box (near the...
Get into the under-hood fuse box (near the battery) and find the radiator-fan relay.
Pull it.
There should be 4 contacts, two are the for the coil (one is +12v, one is ground)
Two are for...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-13-2008, 12:05 AM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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AndrewJ
Re-done grille opening.
So I re-did the grille opening today.
It was already "appropriately" sized according to the NASCAR rule of 4 square inches of grille opening per 25 horsepower.
My old grille opening was 12...
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DIY / How-to
04-29-2008, 11:46 PM
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Hydrogen Generator Experiment
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124,325
Posted By
AndrewJ
What exactly are you planning on doing with a...
What exactly are you planning on doing with a hydrogen/oxygen bubbler?
Please note in the video that the battery charger that's running the bubbler is putting out 100 amps at 12 volts.
...
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Saving@Home
04-06-2008, 12:34 AM
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Eco-Shaving?
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15,678
Posted By
AndrewJ
Eco-Shaving?
So I've always thought of myself as a pretty environmentally-friendly guy.
I recycle all that I can.
I take my own bags to the grocery store (when I can remember them.)
And I even got a...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
04-02-2008, 01:37 AM
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Bellypan materials
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Posted By
AndrewJ
I think that there are plenty of little gaps to...
I think that there are plenty of little gaps to prevent CO from becoming much of a concern, elpecially with an "enthusiast" designed bellypan.
With an OEM bellypan I'd be a bit more concerned....
Forum:
Aerodynamics
03-03-2008, 08:41 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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Posted By
AndrewJ
So on my little San Fransisco misadventure, I cut...
So on my little San Fransisco misadventure, I cut a hole in my car. It's been that way for a week, and I decided today to do something about it.
On the return from San Fran, at a random gas...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
02-06-2008, 11:16 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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AndrewJ
So, got the real ABS version of the Kammback got...
So, got the real ABS version of the Kammback got its-self installed today.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff289/ajohnmeyer/IMG_5236.jpg
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DIY / How-to
01-18-2008, 11:44 PM
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40
Kill switch for 88-95 Honda Civic/CRX/DelSol
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AndrewJ
Kill switch for 88-95 Honda Civic/CRX/DelSol
*thought it was about time to drag this over from GS*
So I just installed a kill switch in my CX and I thought I'd share the info with all my fellow Civic owners so that you will not have to...
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The Lounge
01-11-2008, 02:11 AM
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Metro/Swift/Firefly Crash Test Videos!
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7,830
Posted By
AndrewJ
wow, I'll let that be a reminder to me to not buy...
wow, I'll let that be a reminder to me to not buy a 1993 metro.
Probably a good thing I haven't seen CRX crash test vids.
Ignorance is bliss :D
Forum:
Aerodynamics
01-03-2008, 09:58 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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AndrewJ
Clarifying some terms. Cd, A, CdA and such.
What I *should* have said was:
"Sure, this will increase the frontal area (A) of my car, but it will also take care of two (or three) nasty areas of aerodynamic drag (Cd), thereby decreasing my...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
01-03-2008, 06:28 AM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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Posted By
AndrewJ
Thanks for clearing that up! Well, looks like I...
Thanks for clearing that up! Well, looks like I have more testing to do, and a spring-scale to locate. As for the CdA/Cd thing, I basically have no idea what I'm talking about :D, that's why I have...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
01-02-2008, 07:38 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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Posted By
AndrewJ
The Data is in.....
So I actually got my lazy butt off of the couch today and went out and did some coastdown testing.
Here be the results.
:turtle:Methodology:
using Iwilltrys' instructable "Measure the drag...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
12-18-2007, 02:14 AM
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Win $100.00 in Free Gas! Design Contest: Ecomod my Ride
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AndrewJ
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the Coche...
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the Coche de José MarÃ*a González de Hermosillo!
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff289/ajohnmeyer/The-Jose.jpg
Advantages:
No painting involved!...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-14-2007, 10:34 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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797,500
Posted By
AndrewJ
So, first off, I'd like to amend my initial...
So, first off, I'd like to amend my initial "goals" section.
I've decided that I probably won't be converting Harold to an EV. I just don't know what my driving needs will be in the future, and...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-14-2007, 10:12 PM
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5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
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797,500
Posted By
AndrewJ
5th generation civic hatchback - improving aerodynamics
So in following the footsteps of the pioneer Basjoos before me, I too am setting out on the road of improving the aerodynamics of a 5th generation Honda Civic hatchback.
Goals are as follows: ...
Forum:
Hybrids
12-12-2007, 04:37 PM
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71
Poll:
Are hybrid SUVs a good or bad thing?
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16,681
Posted By
AndrewJ
Because nobody willingly goes out and buys a...
Because nobody willingly goes out and buys a minivan.
"Guys! Check out my awesome new Caravan!" :D
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