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Forum: Aerodynamics 01-22-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
My poor air dam was coming off, so i took it off...

My poor air dam was coming off, so i took it off and put in my forward undertray. (6'x6' with tire cut outs). I'll see how it goes.

We had some rain and all areas of turbulent airflow are dirty,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-07-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Update: I'm still here and measuring 35 mpg with...

Update: I'm still here and measuring 35 mpg with current mods. I made a cloroplast forward underpanel, but have not attached it yet 'cause its been so dang cold! I think I'll try it mounted to the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Thanks! This cold weather really kills the...

Thanks!

This cold weather really kills the MPG fun. I think a drive in 16 deg. F. really ruined my numbers.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-11-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Second throttle push and glide results are in...

Second throttle push and glide results are in at~27mpg.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
I'm not sure using only one pump is feasable. I...

I'm not sure using only one pump is feasable. I do a lot of driving around the metroplex. I do agree a better method of measuring is in order, as eyeballing the gauge is kind of sketchy.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-02-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
That seems logical. I was actually kind of...

That seems logical. I was actually kind of worried about my margin of error in measurements. I will have to tighten up my procedures. Rats....
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-26-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,601
Posted By RoadCyclist
I have done extensive experiments in bike...

I have done extensive experiments in bike fairings. (See my forum name...). I have found the best results aero-wise are aero bars and a REAR, not front disc covers on the wheel.

Neither of these...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-23-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Nope, just replaced it. All the Super...

Nope, just replaced it.

All the Super Internet Research I've been doing indicates that either consistent high pressure or bursts of low pressure are best.

I actually read a post @Daox made...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-19-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Bad news- I took a look at the wheel skirts...

Bad news- I took a look at the wheel skirts yesterday and saw they were rubbing off my paint, so I had to remove them. They will need to be reengineered. My car has bad enough paint already without...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-17-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Got the other side wheel skirt made and installed...

Got the other side wheel skirt made and installed yesterday!
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-17-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 35,282
Posted By RoadCyclist
Daox already answered this for me but asked I...

Daox already answered this for me but asked I post my question here:

Quote (Originally by RoadCyclist)---
Hey, I was reading you Arduino grill block thread and was wondering: How are you...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-09-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Another pic: ...

Another pic:

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o597/Fake62/Mobile%20Uploads/20161109_091909_zpsukyg0d5l.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-09-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Hey guys! Haven't posted in a while, but i...

Hey guys!

Haven't posted in a while, but i got some progress! I made a heat formed pvc frame across the wheel well to secure a newly designed wheel skirt, shwn below. I couldn't find enough...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-27-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o597/Fake62/Mo...

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o597/Fake62/Mobile%20Uploads/20161027_131905_zps3qv0p0e8.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Fake62/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20161027_131905_zps3qv0p0e8.jpg.html)
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-27-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Progress!

I took another shot at the wheel skirts, and i think i may have come up with somethinv workeable:

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o597/Fake62/Mobile%20Uploads/20161024_153317_zpsrlsorbxg.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-23-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
YESS! I got a picture up! More coming... ...

YESS! I got a picture up! More coming...

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o597/Fake62/Mobile%20Uploads/20161023_135133_zpshy6sem7m.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-22-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
I can't seem to get the rear wheels skirts...

I can't seem to get the rear wheels skirts down... Too many curves at once. I am starting to envy people with flat sided cars!
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-16-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Here we are. One photo is without the dam, one is...

Here we are. One photo is without the dam, one is with.

Mobile Uploads by Fake62 | Photobucket (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/Fake62/library/Mobile%20Uploads?page=1&sort=1)

I'm thinking...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-16-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
I've added a 4 inch air dam to the bumper... I'll...

I've added a 4 inch air dam to the bumper... I'll try putting up some pics later.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-13-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,209
Posted By RoadCyclist
Sorry for the pic... No air dam yet. I have pipe...

Sorry for the pic... No air dam yet. I have pipe insulation on the bottom and cardboard on the top grill.

Seems like an air dam and an undertray can't be used at the same time... am i wrong?
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