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Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
Posted By 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. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-06-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
Posted By 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
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
Posted By 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
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
Posted By 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...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-29-2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 601
Views: 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.
...
Forum: Saving@Home 04-06-2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 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
Replies: 16
Views: 4,408
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
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
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
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
Posted By 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

...
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-18-2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 101,340
Posted By 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...
Forum: The Lounge 01-11-2008, 02:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 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
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
Posted By 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
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
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
Replies: 396
Views: 797,500
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
Replies: 127
Views: 53,415
Posted By 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
Replies: 396
Views: 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
Replies: 396
Views: 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
Replies: 71
Views: 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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