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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-18-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 522,398
Posted By Thenorm
saw my second i3 in the wild in Vancouver. first...

saw my second i3 in the wild in Vancouver. first i could snap a picture of.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/thenorm2/BMWi3_zps63837049.jpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,248
Posted By Thenorm
do you seats fold flat? I understand the...

do you seats fold flat?

I understand the dogs are taking alot of horizontal space, but are they using all the vertical?

is there a way you can pack everything and have the dogs sit on it? or...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-03-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,625
Posted By Thenorm
I'd be interested to see how how durable they are.

I'd be interested to see how how durable they are.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-30-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,409
Posted By Thenorm
seems pretty simple to me. ...

seems pretty simple to me.

1.smaller/efficient honda engine
2.kammback/ undertray /wheels and other aero improvments
3. weight reduction (trunk lid, wheels etc)
4. ??????
5. profit
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-29-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,965
Posted By Thenorm
a 3 wheel atv would be fine if it was stretched...

a 3 wheel atv would be fine if it was stretched out and wasnt so tall, and the COG wasnt so close to the front wheel.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-28-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 44,283
Posted By Thenorm
i've always wondered about modern sedans. the...

i've always wondered about modern sedans. the rear glass transition always seems smooth enough. that I bet the air stays attached, even though its sub template and producing a low pressure zone...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-28-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,625
Posted By Thenorm
well deserved!

well deserved!
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-02-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,625
Posted By Thenorm
excellent work, especially on the...

excellent work, especially on the kammback/sideskirts/box cavity.

my only question regarding an improvement to the car is at the back of the front wheel arches. would it not be better to a bit of...
Forum: Success Stories 05-01-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,141
Posted By Thenorm
i think most car manufactures beleive that we...

i think most car manufactures beleive that we don't want to downshift. If we have 6 gears, there's nothing wrong with 5th for climbing grades, and 6th should be just for flat land/downhill
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,141
Posted By Thenorm
changing wiring for mpgs seems like the opposite...

changing wiring for mpgs seems like the opposite of low hanging fruit.

i assume this must mean that your car is in perfect mechanical condition, with good LRR tires, you're an expert and pulse...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,624
Posted By Thenorm
going from 205/75R15 to 205/65R15 is a big change...

going from 205/75R15 to 205/65R15 is a big change in diameter of tire. your rpm would be much higher at cruising speed.
Forum: The Lounge 04-17-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By Thenorm
the apartment looks nice. its about 1000 sq ft....

the apartment looks nice. its about 1000 sq ft. but i think its cheaply made. i joke that its made of popsicle sticks and paper mache.

many of the transient workers live in "camps" at the mine...
Forum: The Lounge 04-16-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By Thenorm
Fort Mac is a dirty town. maybe thats just the...

Fort Mac is a dirty town. maybe thats just the sand on the roads, because its frigid winter 6 months of the year.

It is in the middle of no where.
The next tiny town is over 100 miles away. The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-05-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,142
Posted By Thenorm
your engine was designed for 87. it won't advance...

your engine was designed for 87. it won't advance the timing. The car nornally runs full advance until it senses knock then retards it.

If Ford could easily get an MPG improvment by specifying 91...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By Thenorm
i think he means CNG or propane

i think he means CNG or propane
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-30-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,240
Posted By Thenorm
i think the radius in the corners of the Kamm is...

i think the radius in the corners of the Kamm is too large. looking from the side of the car looks fine, but looking from the top it looks like the side taper is too much, the flow separates and you...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-30-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 26,825
Posted By Thenorm
this is my favourite bug eye. its powered by a...

this is my favourite bug eye.
its powered by a 3 rotor mazda engine.
it races at autocross by the Kiesel family....
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-30-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 326,784
Posted By Thenorm
also for truck lovers. article here 180-mph...

also for truck lovers.

article here 180-mph 2011 Ford F250 Scorpion - Diesel Power Magazine (http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ford/1202dp_180_mph_2011_ford_f250_scorpion/)
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-30-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 326,784
Posted By Thenorm
I don't know how many of these have been posted...

I don't know how many of these have been posted before, but I found them on another forum in one nice bunch

BMW X6 M

frontal surface area (A) 2.85m²
cw (cd) 0.38
airdragindex (cd x A) 1.07...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-31-2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,061
Posted By Thenorm
I'm saying that radiation is not an effective...

I'm saying that radiation is not an effective mechanism at our temperatures. Convection (forced air) is really the only real way to shed heat in vehicles.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-30-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,061
Posted By Thenorm
some basic simplified heat transfer equations ...

some basic simplified heat transfer equations

highest heat transfer is conduction = Area x thermal conductivity x delta T

convection is next = A x convection coefficient x deltaT
forced...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-30-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 326,784
Posted By Thenorm
not quite a wind tunnel, but an interesting aero...

not quite a wind tunnel, but an interesting aero effect as seen from space.
Isla Socorro creates von Karman vortices in the clouds above the Pacific ocean in this image captured by NASA’s Aqua...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-30-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,264
Posted By Thenorm
punch a hole in your exhaust so you can hear your...

punch a hole in your exhaust so you can hear your rpm.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-28-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,797
Posted By Thenorm
well in theory, if you were to have the BSFC map...

well in theory, if you were to have the BSFC map for your engine you would be able to see how wide, in rpm, the "island" is where you acheive your lowest BSFC. on my Ford Focus zetec it is from 1500...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-18-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,484
Posted By Thenorm
speaking of boxfish. I've seen them around while...

speaking of boxfish. I've seen them around while snorkelling in Australia/Indonesia. they are very pretty fish.
sorry for low quality pics. they dont sit still and pose.
1 each, plan and profile...
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