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Forum: Aerodynamics 05-04-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,890
Posted By donee
That is a difference between the two cars...

That is a difference between the two cars aero-mod wise (both have flush hub caps, and I trialled the A-pillar turbulators with negative results on the Gen 3, and positive results on the Gen 2). My...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-22-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,675
Posted By donee
Hi Capn.., Those delta shaped things...

Hi Capn..,

Those delta shaped things are VORTEX GENERATORS. A TURBULATOR is a thin layer of material with a zig-zag cut at the leading and trailing edge.

Vortex Generators help air...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-10-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,747
Posted By donee
3rd Gen Navi Prius Trailing Wire Antenna Mod...

Hi All,

I got the salt off my car last weekend, but forgot to reattach the rubber ducky antenna. To my supprise the AM and SAT reception appeared to be uneffected (loopstick antenna for...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-08-2010, 06:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,707
Posted By donee
Hi All, Variable aero-dynamics we...

Hi All,

Variable aero-dynamics we need for mileage initially are grill air-flow control and cross wind .

You are probably all familiar with grill air-flow control. Let...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 54,432
Posted By donee
Hi ebacherville, "improve it...

Hi ebacherville,

"improve it beyond a Prius" ? Finished the tank over the last two weeks at 64.2 mpg in my 2006 Prius. 50 % highway, 50 % suburban secondary roads. So, your almost...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-14-2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 26,280
Posted By donee
Hi All, I have not read through...

Hi All,

I have not read through this whole thread (god, and they call Chicago the windy city). But, I did have an 88 Tempo. It was dead solid at 80 mph on the highway, until the front...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2008, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,626
Posted By donee
Hi Bam..., The flow that was...

Hi Bam...,

The flow that was actively modified was around the rear of the truck. Look around on here, there is a long thread about this, including a link to the truck article.

...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-28-2008, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,157
Posted By donee
Hi All, There is a non-corrosive...

Hi All,

There is a non-corrosive silicone sealer. We use it for antenna work all the time. Its blue, and a little more expensive, and readily available. I have opened up silver plated...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-01-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 73,240
Posted By donee
Hi Edbso, I think that is a good...

Hi Edbso,

I think that is a good idea. Even the Prius has the vortex at the top of the A-pillar. I can see the swirling/stagnation of the rain on the driver's window there. Some concept...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-25-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 277,982
Posted By donee
Hi Virg, I am no expert, but the...

Hi Virg,

I am no expert, but the bow bulb on a ship has to do with the interface between water and air. The bulb lifts the water ahead of the ship, which then falls away from the above...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-21-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 157,921
Posted By donee
Hi All, Epoxy is used because...

Hi All,

Epoxy is used because Polyester is incompatible with Styrofoam. This started with surf boards. Fiberglass boats tend to use PVC foam, so either skin material can be used. Epoxy...
Forum: Hybrids 02-10-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 101,542
Posted By donee
Hi Big Dave and MetroMPG, There is...

Hi Big Dave and MetroMPG,

There is a guy named Ernie Rogers who has modified his TDI Beetle. And claims to gain much improvement at highway speed. And after been in a Beetle recently at...
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