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Forum: Aerodynamics 03-03-2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
No its not weather proof. It would take a good...

No its not weather proof. It would take a good amount more effort to make it waterproof, it does prevent water from coming straight in, but if something cannot get wet I would not put it back there.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-03-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
BTW this thing is also easily paintable. I was...

BTW this thing is also easily paintable. I was going to match the paint to the truck before our plans changed.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-03-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
Hi yes I have more pics, and I still have the...

Hi yes I have more pics, and I still have the cover, I have not tossed it out yet, so if anyone wants it free, come and get it. I got so many compliments on the road with that thing. People...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-07-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
Hi guys, plans for the Comanche have changed. I...

Hi guys, plans for the Comanche have changed. I no longer need the back cover I fabricated and so I offer it for free to anyone that wants it. Local pickup. I am on Long Island in NY. I have...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-01-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,304
Posted By XJguy
Aero Porsche

just saw this today on Jalopnik Warsaw’s Verva Street Racing festival Porsche 9FF http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2011/06/verva_04.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-25-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
Bares resemblance ...

Bares resemblance

http://www.dreams-cars.org/images/Galerie/Buick/Buick_Riviera_Boattail_1971/Buick_Riviera_Boattail_1971_03.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-25-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
Okay its been a while but I got this thing done...

Okay its been a while but I got this thing done finally a week ago. I get the most astonished looks. One guy asked me if my Jeep mated with the Space Shuttle...LOL.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-30-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,303
Posted By XJguy
Side view mirrors and their proximity to body.

Did you know that even if you have a very well designed side view mirror its aerodynamics as well as that of the overall side of you vehicle can be ruined by it being located too close to the body...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-29-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 40,160
Posted By XJguy
Performance car aero-wheel covers

So I want to improve the aero of my wheels (aluminum 15") but cannot sacrifice the brake cooling as well as the ease of wheel removal while racing. I have always very much liked the look of the old...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-28-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,501
Posted By XJguy
Front wheel venting

From: Automotive Aerodynamics - Sport Compact Car Magazine (http://www.modified.com/tech/0610sccp_automotive_aerodynamics_part_2/index3.html)

Side ducts


Side ducts are primarily seen on race...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-28-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,284
Posted By XJguy
Vintage Benz bellypan

Thought some of you might be interested.
1955 Mercedes Benz W196R Streamliner

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/2002/855667.jpg

From the rear forward...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-26-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
Wind kicking up hard to do this alone...took more...

Wind kicking up hard to do this alone...took more pics of progress.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223386_10150225707501554_588816553_8677029_5037116_n.jpg
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-26-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
Ok, did some refining and attached the frame to...

Ok, did some refining and attached the frame to the Jeep. Next step will be covering it in cholorplast.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 51,158
Posted By XJguy
Notice the pressure relief slots on these wheel...

Notice the pressure relief slots on these wheel wells.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-23-2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,269
Posted By XJguy
They are rare, and I love it, but in spite of...

They are rare, and I love it, but in spite of having only 80k original miles and 5 speed, it lived in northern Vt, Stowe to be exact, and is very extensively rusted. I will be doing repairs, but it...
Forum: DIY / How-to 08-08-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,094
Posted By XJguy
] That may be so, but when they make a car...

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That may be so, but when they make a car they design it so that say for example should you choose to live in the Mojave desert and drive around all day, your car will keep going and wont have...
Forum: DIY / How-to 08-08-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,094
Posted By XJguy
Most new cars are quite smooth on the underside...

Most new cars are quite smooth on the underside and have at least partial undertrays...you can even fit one to most older cars as well. I was referring to complete belly pans like those found on...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-07-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,967
Posted By XJguy
Really? I see pics.....click on URL above pics...

Really? I see pics.....click on URL above pics that is the page I found them on.

Car looks very slick, cd must be very, very low.

Found another shot:...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-07-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,967
Posted By XJguy
PPG car car

Just came across this:

Dodge M4S (Dodge PPG Turbo Interceptor; 1981, 1984) (http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/dodge/M4S-PPG-Interceptor.html)

...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 37,612
Posted By XJguy
Here is something to chew on, scroll down the the...

Here is something to chew on, scroll down the the part they talk about aerodynamics and handling:

How to Hotrod Volkswagen Engines - Google Books...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-13-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,626
Posted By XJguy
Front skirts in production

Found out there are some beautiful aerodynamic buses in production with front wheel skirts. Turning photos reveal a lot.

...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-12-2010, 02:59 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 110,597
Posted By XJguy
Very impressive but this is more like it to me as...

Very impressive but this is more like it to me as far as ultimate....

Oldsmobile Aerotech, in low drag and in high down-force configurations.....what gorgeous cars...every trick in the book used...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-12-2010, 02:44 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 127,331
Posted By XJguy
And here is the 218mph $8million modern version...

And here is the 218mph $8million modern version of that car commisioned by Fulda tires.

http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/618/618826/maybach-exelero-20050525035312562.jpg
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-19-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 184,054
Posted By XJguy
Two things

Many years ago, back in the 80's when the XJ was going through police trials, it was deemed the best performer even better than the Crown Vic's in every way, the article was in Motor-Trend I think. ...
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