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Forum: Success Stories 06-10-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,527
Posted By Bill in Houston
Thank Yooo! I'll be here all week! Instead...

Thank Yooo! I'll be here all week!

Instead of rolling your eyes, pay attention and think about it. Try again. I know you can do it.
Forum: Success Stories 06-09-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,527
Posted By Bill in Houston
It's interesting how adamantly people will...

It's interesting how adamantly people will believe that the manufacturer's recommendation is THE right number. Especially here, in a place where we all agree that the way the manufacturer made our...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-08-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,391
Posted By Bill in Houston
this MIGHT be a picture of it... ...

this MIGHT be a picture of it...
http://www.recumbents.com/car_aerodynamics/Inchul_Kim_van_spoiler.png
but i don't read Polish...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-06-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,341
Posted By Bill in Houston
dilettante, i think, is what they were shooting...

dilettante, i think, is what they were shooting for.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,865
Posted By Bill in Houston
Ah, gotcha. Don't see many of those down here. ;)

Ah, gotcha. Don't see many of those down here. ;)
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,865
Posted By Bill in Houston
What is that giant metal thing poking down below...

What is that giant metal thing poking down below the front bumper? Besides a perfect place for an airdam? :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-25-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,555
Posted By Bill in Houston
Is anyone else thinking of that movie, "This is...

Is anyone else thinking of that movie, "This is Spinal Tap"?
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-24-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 74,677
Posted By Bill in Houston
Beautiful work. Can't wait to see it finished.

Beautiful work. Can't wait to see it finished.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-23-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 166,245
Posted By Bill in Houston
Nah, I get good bonding on flat-to-flat surface...

Nah, I get good bonding on flat-to-flat surface uses. But, the best tool is the one you know how to use. :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-20-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,865
Posted By Bill in Houston
can the culvert tube be lowered? if you could...

can the culvert tube be lowered? if you could lower it so the top of it is even with the top of the box, that would be good.

the toolbox is interesting. some kind of deflector under it could keep...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-20-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,274
Posted By Bill in Houston
When we laid up sailboats, we would start with a...

When we laid up sailboats, we would start with a negative mold. we would spray in the gelcoat. Then we would put in a couple of layers of the random mat, then a couple of layers of woven cloth. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
Posted By Bill in Houston
if a craft store has latchhook yarn, it's precut...

if a craft store has latchhook yarn, it's precut into maybe 2 or 3 inch pieces. i remember my little sister having one of those kits. :)
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-14-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By Bill in Houston
If I am in my car with a 5-speed transmission, I...

If I am in my car with a 5-speed transmission, I could go up a hill in 5th gear, and mash the gas all the way to the floor, making more power, or take my foot off the gas, making less power, or I...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-13-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,918
Posted By Bill in Houston
did the EPA calculation methods change between...

did the EPA calculation methods change between 2001 and 2006? definitely seems that a 6-speed should do better if its effective top gear ratio is taller.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-09-2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,086
Posted By Bill in Houston
good ideas and nice execution. gorilla glue...

good ideas and nice execution.

gorilla glue is good for gluing coroplast. i have never had a glue failure with it.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-04-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,812
Posted By Bill in Houston
it's part of our culture of fear, and imagined...

it's part of our culture of fear, and imagined safety. we need giant vehicles to protect us. we need to take our kids to school because so many kids get kidnapped by strangers while walking to...
Forum: The Lounge 04-21-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 21,546
Posted By Bill in Houston
Insurance is about pooling risk, but also...

Insurance is about pooling risk, but also understanding it. When you buy life insurance, they ask a jillion questions to try to determine how risky you are. And that is fine with me, because I am a...
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