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Forum: Aerodynamics 06-17-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By Joris
At 1:00 minute in the video there is some sort of...

At 1:00 minute in the video there is some sort of steering action, wouldn't get you out of a carpark but you have a Rolls so you don't need to.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-16-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,540
Posted By Joris
A interesting new RR! The angle of the rear...

A interesting new RR! The angle of the rear diffuser looks a bit steep though.

http://www.rushlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Rolls-Royce-103EX-Future-7-810x540.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-04-2015, 05:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,682
Posted By Joris
One of the world’s four largest sustainability...

One of the world’s four largest sustainability races – Een van de vier grootste duurzaamheidsraces ter wereld | Every august at the Sea Dyke in Den Helder, (inter) national student teams race against...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-14-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,654
Posted By Joris
0.19 CD Merc (Mercedes 2015 Concept IAA -- tons of active aerodynamics)

Had not heard of this one before. Looks pretty neat! Active aerodynamics are a thing we will see in the near future I think.

Merc's incredible IAA concept is the world...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-10-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,256
Posted By Joris
NickelB, keep an eye on the McDonalds road train....

NickelB, keep an eye on the McDonalds road train. Everytime I see that trailer i'm smiling :) not because of the food ofcourse....
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-07-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,540
Posted By Joris
Mohs Ostentatienne ...

Mohs Ostentatienne
http://i.auto-bild.de/ir_img/7/1/0/3/4/4/Mohs-Ostentatienne-Opera-Sedan-729x486-864d8aa836a70516.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,355
Posted By Joris
New mirrors Volvo S40

My brother has a Volvo S40 and is in ecomodding aswell. So I thought it might be nice to post his new mirrors.

The original Volvo mirrors on this car are not very aerodynamic. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-29-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,191
Posted By Joris
http://performancedrive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/...

http://performancedrive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Renault-EOLAB-concept.jpg

The Eolab has fences, but the air can flow through them. They must have done that for a reason.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-29-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,549
Posted By Joris
I keep thinking motorcycle mirrors, couldnt those...

I keep thinking motorcycle mirrors, couldnt those be used?http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i129/akzenki/jerome2/PB291633.jpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-28-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,914
Posted By Joris
For some older cars they have made winter...

For some older cars they have made winter grillblocks. This is an example of one I would like to get my hands on. Original option on my car.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-26-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,919
Posted By Joris
Yep, just go back a few pages! And look here for...

Yep, just go back a few pages! And look here for the other mods http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/making-old-volvo-fuel-efficient-29074.html

I'm not using it anymore, because have only...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-15-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,555
Posted By Joris
If it's not heating up, get a new thermostat in...

If it's not heating up, get a new thermostat in there!
Forum: Introductions 11-15-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,298
Posted By Joris
The not anymore existing roofrails! ...

The not anymore existing roofrails!
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-XXKQHN7U-D.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-AKBDDZQX-D.jpg

I can't decide if they should be black, or silver. Or maybe I paint...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-14-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 135,699
Posted By Joris
Get some rubber plugs on those bolts used to...

Get some rubber plugs on those bolts used to secure the scangauge, you don't want to bump your head into those! Nice results for a car packed with family!
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By Joris
I found another picture of the car, which clearly...

I found another picture of the car, which clearly shows that there are no vents in the wheelwell. So they must be for extracting heat from the enginebay.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By Joris
It is, the F60 America is based on the F12, which...

It is, the F60 America is based on the F12, which has this powerplant in the front.
...
Forum: Hybrids 09-16-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,225
Posted By Joris
Renault Eolab, the car of 2020

Was reading this today on the Top Gear website. The French competitor against the VW XL1.

Top Gear drives the Renault Eolab - BBC Top Gear...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-06-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,919
Posted By Joris
Somewhere on here there is a topic about sharp...

Somewhere on here there is a topic about sharp edges and kammbacks. If I remember right the ideal curve was around 4" or something. So that is why the edges are rounded off. It would have been way...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-28-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,075
Posted By Joris
Another example ...

Another example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJIK_e2a5Vs#t=35
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 08-26-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,808
Posted By Joris
The racing line is not travelling the shortest...

The racing line is not travelling the shortest distance, but making sure you go as fast through a corner as possible. What means that the racing line goes from outside of corner to inside (apex) and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-24-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,919
Posted By Joris
Couple of days later, after washing and cleaning...

Couple of days later, after washing and cleaning everything, some pictures of the trip.
Just over two weeks, travelled 4100 km through France without any problems :) Fuel consumption hovered between...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-21-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,919
Posted By Joris
Right, I'm back after a 2548 mile trip. Going to...

Right, I'm back after a 2548 mile trip. Going to bed now, tomorrow I will post some pictures and do some maths of the fuel used.

Kammback is still on though, even after a 125 MPH sprint, strong...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-01-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,919
Posted By Joris
Wil do some maths tonight, thank you! Today...

Wil do some maths tonight, thank you!

Today I swapped the fuel filter, differential oil and made some last additions to the kammback to make it a real 'Kammback'.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-31-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,919
Posted By Joris
So, 2 AM and I have the results from the...

So, 2 AM and I have the results from the coast-down test. There is a hill nearby and I used both sides of it. B is with kammback, A is without. Started with the kammback because that was easier. Then...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-31-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,919
Posted By Joris
The kammback tail is finished. Yesterday I made...

The kammback tail is finished. Yesterday I made the two sides, much easier using aluminium.
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-LMUUWW4H-D.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-W7FVHLFQ-D.jpg

Then came the...
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