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Forum: Success Stories 08-22-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,619
Posted By MARTINSR
I have to say I seriously doubt more than one a...

I have to say I seriously doubt more than one a month have the brains to figure out you are timing lights. The average driver hasn't a clue, they don't have a friggin idea about anything on earth...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-22-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,212
Posted By MARTINSR
Factory Aero mods that you may find interesting.

I saw a very rare car last night on the road and posted it on a hotrod site I visit. Then we started talking about other "production" aero mods that manufacturers have done and sold them to the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-15-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,100
Posted By MARTINSR
The worse exhaust manifold design in the history of the internal combustion engine!

Thought someone may get a kick out of the exhaust manifold on my Rambler. This is without a doubt the worst, most inefficient exhaust manifold EVER made. If it isn't it ties for the worst. :D

What...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-15-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,712
Posted By MARTINSR
Um, no, it actually is an interesting design with...

Um, no, it actually is an interesting design with no venturi.

Here is the story with design explanation. Click here (http://www.fireballroberts.com/Fish_Story.htm)

Brian
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-28-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,645
Posted By MARTINSR
It is amazing how you can watch people doing...

It is amazing how you can watch people doing stupid things in front of you when you are sitting back taking your time. :D

Brian
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-25-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,645
Posted By MARTINSR
Interesting time test I did on hypermiling vs "normal" driving.

I came to this site about three months ago and have learned a lot about on how to squeeze a few more MPG out of my 95 Taurus SHO. I thought I had a pretty good handle on the basics, but learned that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-30-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,216
Posted By MARTINSR
How about those cycling helmets that have the...

How about those cycling helmets that have the dimples, anyone have any first hand knowledge on how they work?

Brian
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Forum: Aerodynamics 03-29-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,899
Posted By MARTINSR
Yeah, I was going to sell the thing, my wife...

Yeah, I was going to sell the thing, my wife didn't want me to. My buddy needed a place to live so there it is still. I am now glad I saved it as I have been going on VERY long roads and haven't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-29-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,899
Posted By MARTINSR
Here is an "Ultravan" that was made in the...

Here is an "Ultravan" that was made in the sixties, powered by Corvair. It was made by an aircraft company and believe me, it's construction looks like it! We have one in the shop right now.

Brian...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-29-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,899
Posted By MARTINSR
This iswhat my 1976 Boler looks like. Boler sold...

This iswhat my 1976 Boler looks like. Boler sold the plans and the name changed a few times, the latest being "Scamp". This is not my trailer, just while reading this thread I thought I would jump...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-28-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,397
Posted By MARTINSR
Vintage car aerodynamic mods?

I thought you guys would get a kick out of this 1950ish Dodge that was at the GoodGuys car show today in Pleasanton Ca.

Now, first off I have to thank you guys for the new thoughts I have in my...
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