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Forum: Aerodynamics 09-05-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,875
Posted By Joenavy85
I'm pretty sure (BamZipPow or Aerohead will...

I'm pretty sure (BamZipPow or Aerohead will likely chime in if I'm wrong) that the airflow leaving the trailer is just as, if not more, important than the airflow hitting the front of the trailer. A...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-27-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By Joenavy85
One of the Moderators should be able to move it...

One of the Moderators should be able to move it if needed.

I have an '05 Jeep Liberty and I wired the injectors through a continuous duty relay with a toggle switch to use as a kill switch. The...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-14-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,497
Posted By Joenavy85
So the turbulence is similar to what you get in...

So the turbulence is similar to what you get in the bed of a pickup with the tailgate up, one big oval cushion of swirling air?
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-13-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,353
Posted By Joenavy85
I would say wire in a trailer plug and get a set...

I would say wire in a trailer plug and get a set of trailer lights and mount them. I have a 1 1/4" receiver on my car and the wifes. In June we did a roadtrip to California and back. On the way back...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-13-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,497
Posted By Joenavy85
In my mind it's similar to the bed of a pickup. ...

In my mind it's similar to the bed of a pickup.
A simple wing extension off the cab, while still having a significant gap to the tailgate, will show improvements, but a full aeroshell over the bed...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-12-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,497
Posted By Joenavy85
Only way you'll truly benefit from one of these...

Only way you'll truly benefit from one of these (without doing a ton of testing) is to have it extend forward of the rear suspension so that your rear bumper isn't acting like a parachute. Other than...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-18-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,129
Posted By Joenavy85
A "puller" prop gives you more efficient...

A "puller" prop gives you more efficient propeller operation due to it grabbing nice clean air. A "pusher" prop gives you lower propeller efficiency due to the relatively "dirty" air flow.

The...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-20-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 206
Sticky: CdA list
Views: 246,052
Posted By Joenavy85
Old thread, not sure if the wiki page is still...

Old thread, not sure if the wiki page is still getting updated, but here it is anyway.

2008 Infiniti G35, G35S, G35 Journey: 0.29 Cd, 23.03 sq. ft. frontal area, 6.6787 CdA
2008 Infiniti G35x,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-20-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,335
Posted By Joenavy85
Be careful of the exhaust piping, I'd imagine the...

Be careful of the exhaust piping, I'd imagine the coroplast wouldn't get along with it too well. As far as how to counter that problem, you may be able to get away with putting some sheet aluminum on...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,537
Posted By Joenavy85
Most on here (that I've seen at least) are made...

Most on here (that I've seen at least) are made of coroplast (corrogated plastic, think cardboard box material design, but plastic) sheets, usually with a coroplast "frame" underneath. Coroplast is...
Forum: The Lounge 07-16-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By Joenavy85
Aerodynamics of road vehicles by Wolf-Heinrich...

Aerodynamics of road vehicles by Wolf-Heinrich Hucho.

Everything you need to know about car aerodynamics, and more.
Forum: The Lounge 07-16-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,456
Posted By Joenavy85
Also, it wasn't the tanks that leaked, they...

Also, it wasn't the tanks that leaked, they actually used the fuel as a cooling element for parts of the fuselage.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-07-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 102,883
Posted By Joenavy85
Today I let Karma take care of one. She was...

Today I let Karma take care of one. She was tailgating me, about 20-25 Feet back (maybe closer), for about 3 miles (in the slow lane). I was doing my pulse and glide from 50-60 MPH since the PSL is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-03-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,014
Posted By Joenavy85
I can't imagine that the lights would be a...

I can't imagine that the lights would be a separate circuit from the tail lights (since any time you turn on the parking/running lights the dash lights up) but the only way to tell is to try it out....
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-01-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,771
Posted By Joenavy85
Ive noticed (from personal experience) the cars...

Ive noticed (from personal experience) the cars that allow less air under them tend to handle crosswinds better. I put a small "test" air dam on my Jeep and I noticed a difference in how it handled...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-30-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,542
Posted By Joenavy85
I myself have done this, most RV Dealers will...

I myself have done this, most RV Dealers will tell you to start the engine and place the Trans in Neutral in order to tow them.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-27-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,631
Posted By Joenavy85
I would agree with Mort on this one, there have...

I would agree with Mort on this one, there have been plenty of proven gains from partial and full grill block, but I have yet to see anybody prove any gain from ram air at other than WOT(Wide Open...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-22-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,928
Posted By Joenavy85
Funny Car Aerodynamics

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/navypitsnipe/2011-05-29_09-24-28_405.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/navypitsnipe/2011-05-29_09-24-12_365.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-22-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,235
Posted By Joenavy85
PT Cruiser Aeromods

Here are a few pictures of aeromods my Dad has done on his PT Cruiser (2007 I think)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/navypitsnipe/DSCN0545.jpg
Hand made grill, plexiglass foglight covers,...
Forum: The Lounge 06-22-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 105,657
Posted By Joenavy85
So she stalled "once, twice, three times" because...

So she stalled "once, twice, three times" because she's a lady?
Forum: The Lounge 06-22-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,822
Posted By Joenavy85
YKYAEM when after half a tank you're still able...

YKYAEM when after half a tank you're still able to make your DTE increase.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 06-19-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 30,189
Posted By Joenavy85
I'm starting to think this is a joke and he wants...

I'm starting to think this is a joke and he wants to see how long we'll think he's serious.

I doubt that this guy was like Van Gogh and collapsed under his own genius.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-16-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,632
Posted By Joenavy85
Until he gets pulled over, which then negates any...

Until he gets pulled over, which then negates any possible advantage, either way, if he beats you there it likely won't be by very much. 5MPH faster average over a 10 minute drive will only get you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By Joenavy85
testing done, posted here ...

testing done, posted here

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/air-filter-16961.html
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 05-26-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,118
Posted By Joenavy85
Likewise you can take a Jeep the advertises 16...

Likewise you can take a Jeep the advertises 16 MPG and on a regular basis get 22-23 MPG, driving style alone can make a huge difference, you need to take the human element out and test it with a...
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