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Forum: Aerodynamics 10-05-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
Yeah i would have loved to do something like that...

Yeah i would have loved to do something like that to begin with, but financing on it like i was, only 2yrs left ��, i was not able to do any major reconstruction to the body until after paid off,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-05-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
bon voyage

A sad sad day upon us, but alas, we must say goodbye to a great car and project. Hey accidents happen. The car performed great on its last voyage! My fiance who was driving to work in a very bad...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
spoiler spoiled!

So, in the case this design might actually work, as in a different approach instead of building to the proper shape from the top(canopy wise), i decided to start from the bottom up... Well, more...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
yet ....Another airdam

So, I think works wonders as like the first Excessively LOOOOOW Airdam i did, but without the downforce-like symptoms.

I used some 90° bendable vinyl corner edging along the very front horizontal...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
Rear wheel boattail

Rear wheel boat tails!!! The diffuser worked as intended quite well, but not as good as it could of, obviously since the car was so high and whatnot...

The materials used were scraps of the same...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
New diffuser

MAN o MAN, am i getting good at repeat stuff eh?

Onto the new diffuser! I wanted something i could build off of as time went on. Soooo...

Went to HD, bought a full sheet of 1/4" sandply finish...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-27-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
Ok ok, so after a year or so hiatus, I'm back......

Ok ok, so after a year or so hiatus, I'm back... but luckily didn't stop my quest!
I will mostly post pics in the beginning in multiple entries as I play catch-up with my free-time. I'm gonna try...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-10-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,540
Posted By RiderofBikes
Width = 1,380 mm (54 in) Height = 1,405 mm...

Width = 1,380 mm (54 in)
Height = 1,405 mm (55.3 in)

Well, you do have the Fiat 600 hieght and width dimensions listed above so...

55.3" * 54" = 2986.2in

4.06' * 4.5' = 18.27ft, +/- .5 for...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,506
Posted By RiderofBikes
LOL, thats always a good thing! I wouldnt...

LOL, thats always a good thing!

I wouldnt worry about those ribs if i were you(unless your not gonna finish them, that is, i am a tad hungry:thumbup:)

The pure volume of air flowing in-out...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-11-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,506
Posted By RiderofBikes
I think this same thing, not so much about...

I think this same thing, not so much about perturbing the airlfow exactly, though that will happen, but more along the lines you'd have obvious unequal air pressures opposites of the panel. Even with...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-30-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,506
Posted By RiderofBikes
Maybe this might simplify some things or for...

Maybe this might simplify some things or for reference... I took 1/2" 90* alum, bent it inwards giving my clearence around wheel, and hammered out the ends flat drilled a hole than tapped into the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-30-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
hehehe, I'm BAAAaaaack! It feels, too long...

hehehe, I'm BAAAaaaack!

It feels, too long away from my own thread mostly lurking around the forum for a bit. Winter struck, and work changed. Had a few good days past couple months, and decided...
Forum: The Lounge 11-07-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 56,989
Posted By RiderofBikes
Ferrari F50(prefer the race coupe) ...

Ferrari F50(prefer the race coupe)
http://www.autogush.com/images/ferrari-f50-1999-01.jpg
For starters, elegance/class/No TCS/ESC, just man and unforgiving machine.

Porsche 917...
Forum: For Sale 10-15-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,570
Posted By RiderofBikes
2001 Insight w/Slight Damage (not mine)

I'll just leave this here:thumbup:

More details inside posted 10/14/12

Honda Insight 2001w/damage oil pan tie rod (http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3338994434.html)

New battery cell,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-04-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/58361_1...

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/58361_10151050691326491_864542289_n.jpg

Here is where im at now, I have my Coro extension to the crappy fibreglass panel, and will be using this entire...
Forum: Introductions 09-20-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,980
Posted By RiderofBikes
"if you build it, they will come" Epic Wood!!...

"if you build it, they will come" Epic Wood!! :chuckles:

But seriously, if i had a beater i'd be doing this as well. Anyone ever see the PT cruiser truck?

Your particular car doesn't look too...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-19-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
The Last Time

So here it is, scrapping every idea previous and future... i made a template Skeleton structure of thin woodstock (same as the underbelly structure for the rear diffuser). Having (not) failed, but...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-30-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,935
Posted By RiderofBikes
Found this: GY6 engine - Wikipedia, the free...

Found this: GY6 engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_GY6_Engine)

Do the RPMs seem abnormally high for cruising above 40+? Wiki mentions its driven commonly...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-30-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,173
Posted By RiderofBikes
Another 3-wheeler concept + resources

Enlight of my occupation and having (3) 12hr work days with nothing to do but think, think, google, ecomodder, think, google, etc.

In searching for a "general" Scooter HP chart/info. I stumbled...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-30-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,935
Posted By RiderofBikes
dam... I see these (cheapo) all the time in...

dam... I see these (cheapo) all the time in ghetto ads. And have been wanting to build one from scratch myself, just curious, how much HP does that thing have, how is acceleration, and handling of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-29-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
UPdated Kammback

So i had a little time yesturday, not entirely sure if it was time well spent tho. doesnt look as good as i pictured it in my head, functional? ...maybe

Updated the Kamm since I have a trip out of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-09-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
It's been a little while, switching positions at...

It's been a little while, switching positions at work and getting used to my new set schedule these days. couple weekend outtings and Im Back.

A couple updates, my last tank out of town with the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-22-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
Lightbulb Update!!!

K so i Finally found Coroplast in my area. After 7-8 calls later i wound up driving only 1.3mi to pick it up! haha, what a trip! I scrapped the wood idea and went head first into it this past monday....
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-16-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 26,637
Posted By RiderofBikes
i haven't read this entire thing, but the size is...

i haven't read this entire thing, but the size is relative, along with how the dimples are placed?

Dimples breakthrough! - News - GOLFmagic...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-14-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 47,566
Posted By RiderofBikes
Im partial to not actually having a visual...

Im partial to not actually having a visual grill... i like a clean smooth look(astetically).

An underbelly is planned partial/full ...front and real areas for sure, the mid section looks alright...
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