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Aerodynamics
07-07-2023, 11:59 AM
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RH Barnard on templates
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Posted By
seifrob
Gentlemen, please stop this
Please stop this. Not again
I am neither a moderator responsible for stopping flame wars (like VMan is), nor an esteemed author, who shoud be able to keep cool head in discussion with readers (like...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
09-27-2022, 12:45 PM
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39
Aeromodding a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia
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5,142
Posted By
seifrob
then I remebered this one:...
then I remebered this one: https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/pizza-pans-long-haul-trucks-14550.html#post194036
Forum:
Aerodynamics
09-24-2022, 05:17 PM
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39
Aeromodding a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia
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5,142
Posted By
seifrob
Probably an old hat to you, but Vekke designed...
Probably an old hat to you, but Vekke designed smooth hubcaps for trucks/trailers some 11 years ago.
this is his thread:...
Forum:
The Lounge
04-10-2022, 03:30 AM
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Is Ecomodder dying/dead??
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11,202
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seifrob
Call me a spoilfun, but I like it as it is. ...
Call me a spoilfun, but I like it as it is.
From my point of view:
- the ecomodder is lightweight enough so it loads reasonably well even ob my outdated phone
-yes, the forum UI has its perks,...
Forum:
Saving@Home
01-31-2022, 07:06 PM
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15
Insulative Paint
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2,844
Posted By
seifrob
I once tried the exact thing: to produce cork...
I once tried the exact thing: to produce cork dust for our Kundts tube experiment. All experience in one word: it sucks.
Tried to process it in meat ?mincer?, in coffee grinder, everything I had at...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
01-27-2022, 07:24 PM
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So I Bought a Mobile Tiny Home
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3,338
Posted By
seifrob
Given the shape and size, I would get inspiration...
Given the shape and size, I would get inspiration in commercial dry van trailers. Round front edges using PVC sewage pipes with one quarter cutted out, use foldable box cavity/boat tail, put a...
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The Lounge
01-16-2022, 08:15 AM
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79
Poll:
Are you pro- or anti-start-stop?
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7,468
Posted By
seifrob
that two kids on a trailer is a breeze compared...
that two kids on a trailer is a breeze compared to that on her fork and backpack on her back. Must be scary in crosswinds too.
I had similar setup. Kid in front (restless kid, tbh) makes riding...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
06-02-2021, 01:16 AM
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200
Why don't vehicles have aerofoils to partially take the weight of the car?
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Posted By
seifrob
You know, from my point of view (that means...
You know, from my point of view (that means thousands of miles away from you, living in different culture, not to mention language barriere, I woud say its time to close this thread.
Sometimes...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-26-2021, 11:09 AM
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200
Why don't vehicles have aerofoils to partially take the weight of the car?
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16,443
Posted By
seifrob
The debate was about a car equipped with...
The debate was about a car equipped with lift-generating device to eliminate rolling resistance losses.
So, for strictly academic debate yes, it is possible to equip a car with such a device, that...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-25-2021, 04:40 PM
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200
Why don't vehicles have aerofoils to partially take the weight of the car?
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16,443
Posted By
seifrob
Disclaimer: I am neither expert, nor can I...
Disclaimer:
I am neither expert, nor can I provide some numeric data (any pilot here? input is most welcome).
Even at speed, when you turn really hard (think of deer-evasive manouvers), your car...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
03-22-2021, 05:53 AM
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flying car company in Edmonds, WA
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4,216
Posted By
seifrob
back to Jetoptera
Finally got to post answer from VZLÚ (czech aviation research agency and proving lab), where Jetoptera (according to globenewswire.com...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
03-02-2021, 06:10 PM
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15
It's better backwards...rooftop cargo box test
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11,380
Posted By
seifrob
This has been discussed in many threads before,...
This has been discussed in many threads before, iirc. The seemingly backward shape is because of aerodynamic stability, at least that was the answer provided (cannot find the OP though), and I think...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
02-26-2021, 07:56 PM
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flying car company in Edmonds, WA
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4,216
Posted By
seifrob
In replay to Tatra ejectors (sorry to hijack a...
In replay to Tatra ejectors (sorry to hijack a thread)
Samwichse explained it nearly all. As Tatra was air-cooled V8, they relied on two fans to cool the engine. (The drawing shows stock engine.)...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
02-25-2021, 03:19 AM
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flying car company in Edmonds, WA
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4,216
Posted By
seifrob
-samwichse probably wants to draw attention to...
-samwichse probably wants to draw attention to ejectors used at the back of that Tatra 603. While I do not object that ejectors can produce massive amount of moving air, I have conserns about total...
Forum:
The Lounge
11-12-2020, 04:01 PM
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240
Can I save my laptop?
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18,570
Posted By
seifrob
Xist, have you ever considered to a) bring...
Xist,
have you ever considered to
a) bring your notebook to closest computer shop, give them 20 (30) bucks and say "I need a complete reinstall and cleanup please? And also reconfigure this router...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-09-2019, 01:15 PM
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3
rear wheels - spats or wheel covers?
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3,005
Posted By
seifrob
I am pretty sure you found this:...
I am pretty sure you found this: https://ecomodder.com/wiki/Car_MPG_Efficiency_Modifications_Main
There is written both mods are worth about 3% MPG. As you drive Civic, which is very clean car...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
08-07-2019, 02:50 PM
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3
rear wheels - spats or wheel covers?
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3,005
Posted By
seifrob
there is plenty of posts and threads discussing...
there is plenty of posts and threads discussing this either on wiki or in forum/aerodynamics. You will find them under the term "wheel skirts" or "fender skirts". It is US forum, after all.
My...
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The Lounge
03-23-2019, 03:16 PM
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24
what did you do for your fortieth birthday?
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2,891
Posted By
seifrob
woke up early, prepared breakfast for my...
woke up early, prepared breakfast for my childrens and wife, spent the day like all the other days.
I wish you to enjoy yours, though.
Forum:
Saving@Home
03-16-2019, 07:11 PM
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97
Lawn mower options for 0.75 acres?
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11,150
Posted By
seifrob
Actually, after I read the book, I considered it...
Actually, after I read the book, I considered it waste of time. I think the movie was way better. But, it could be just bad translation...
Forum:
Introductions
01-19-2019, 01:07 PM
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13
Googled hypermiling...found myself here ('17 Jetta 1.4T auto)
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3,191
Posted By
seifrob
The rewiew I was able to find says 100 km/ h,...
The rewiew I was able to find says 100 km/ h, 2500 rpm, 5.7 l/100 km. But it is 6 speed manual. All (around 400?) jettas in my country are probably manual.
Buy bluetooth OBD2 dongle. Its about $6....
Forum:
The Lounge
11-07-2018, 12:14 PM
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65
Do you say "Turn right in 5,604 feet?"
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5,443
Posted By
seifrob
I think its natural to use any unit conveniently...
I think its natural to use any unit conveniently large. I would not say 1000 meters. I would say kilometer, also, I would not say 5604 feet, but I would use mile instead.
I dont know why (sort of...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
11-03-2018, 10:57 AM
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6
Radiator airflow - above or below?
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2,170
Posted By
seifrob
No need to imagine anything. My dad first car -...
No need to imagine anything. My dad first car - Skoda 105 (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0koda_120) - had exactly this setup. Rear engine, front radiator, air vented under the car. The reason...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-27-2018, 01:34 PM
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45
How to Winterize Your Car EcoModder Style
Views:
13,070
Posted By
seifrob
I drive a "kombi" style car (station wagon to...
I drive a "kombi" style car (station wagon to you) and that means a lot of air I heat when I do not need to. So in winter I install a barrier (well, a cardboard desk in fact) just behind passengers...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
10-07-2018, 12:40 PM
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4
3D measurement, imaging and realization technology
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949
Posted By
seifrob
You do not need to rent anything! It's a good...
You do not need to rent anything! It's a good chance you already have it at home:
https://www.shapify.me/scan-at-home
(third or so link after I googled "kinect 3d scanner")
Forum:
The Lounge
09-22-2018, 12:03 PM
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16
Why does a modern "compact" car needs to be bigger than some old-school 4WD rig?
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2,304
Posted By
seifrob
:turtle: The trouble is, that average SUV...
:turtle:
The trouble is, that average SUV driver feels better and more safe in Metro and Insight world. But when everyone drives SUV, all the safety bonus due size is gone. So carmakers produce...
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