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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-16-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,413
Posted By piers.singer
Classic Streamliners

I was at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend where, apart from the paddock full of noisy, smelly and otherwise exciting racing cars, there was a show of classic streamliners.

Of course...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-27-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,631
Posted By piers.singer
I'd go for the full grille block myself. Reading...

I'd go for the full grille block myself. Reading the article it seems as though he didn't find any measurable gains with his system, whereas an upper grille block should give you an immediate and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-07-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,011
Posted By piers.singer
I like the grill blocks a lot, very slick and...

I like the grill blocks a lot, very slick and mean-looking :D Please do keep us up-to-date with your FE figures.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-25-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 599
Views: 81,651
Posted By piers.singer
EOP - Engine-off pushing :D

EOP - Engine-off pushing :D
Forum: Success Stories 05-25-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,558
Posted By piers.singer
Thanks for the advice, Sentra, it came in very...

Thanks for the advice, Sentra, it came in very handy! I got my P&G ratio to about a minimum of 1:4 in the end.

Arragonis, I've always hated this engine! I've been lusting after a Renault Clio with...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-15-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By piers.singer
I like the way that Craig Vetter does it - lay...

I like the way that Craig Vetter does it - lay yarn over a cutting board with tape square on top. Cut yarn et voilà! your own tuft strips.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-14-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,645
Posted By piers.singer
There have been a number of delayed starts...

There have been a number of delayed starts already this season, and I think that they have the engines off as they wait on the grid. Nothing to stop the rest of us doing likewise by switching off at...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-14-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,645
Posted By piers.singer
An observation on grille blocks

Seeing as it is the ultimate week before the deadline for my final project at university, I am doing my best to waste as much time as possible. In this way, I have been watching lots of motor-racing,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-02-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 13,352
Posted By piers.singer
Personally, riding a motorcycle has made me a...

Personally, riding a motorcycle has made me a much safer and relaxed driver, if only for the reasons that mine is ruddy slow and the mirrors are useless. I'd like to think that I'm a better driver...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-01-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 13,352
Posted By piers.singer
The British Highway Code states that a driver...

The British Highway Code states that a driver trying to enter traffic on a dual-carriageway or motorway should (i.e. must) match his speed to that of the traffic. That is to say that it is his...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-25-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 153,008
Posted By piers.singer
That rear brake is genius, I've never seen it...

That rear brake is genius, I've never seen it done that way before. Great project, Nimble, keep up the good work.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-21-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 102,858
Posted By piers.singer
Brilliant! Next time someone tries to kill me on...

Brilliant! Next time someone tries to kill me on my fixie, I shall shout at them, "FRIDAY! FIRDAY! GOTTA GET DOWN ON FRIDAY!" just to make sure that they have the worst day ever.
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