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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-21-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By JacobLeSann
Thank you aerohead. I’m thinking a kammback will...

Thank you aerohead. I’m thinking a kammback will be the correct course although I’m wanting to and tuft test the stock bodywork first.

I think modifying the rear hatch into a Kamm profile could...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-11-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
freebeard, hah! I wish. I’ve had a 2008 Coupe I...

freebeard, hah! I wish. I’ve had a 2008 Coupe I bought for wheels/tires. Strange guy sold it to me and I realize it may not have been his. Thankfully everything is in good condition, just a hacked...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Bruce Mk. 1

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34398&stc=1&d=1701391399

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34399&stc=1&d=1701391399
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Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Aerohead, I understand that dilemma. Even before...

Aerohead, I understand that dilemma. Even before I had a car, I would be riding one bicycle as I was designing another to replace it at home. The daily bicycle would need repairs and I would put...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-28-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Shoot, sorry to hear that! What material was the...

Shoot, sorry to hear that! What material was the nose made of? Fiberglass cross-woven mat? I hope it’s repairable. The Spirit is an icon of this site and it’s sad to hear it’s been damaged. Though,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-25-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
freebeard…. Yeah! Could do the trick if it’s...

freebeard…. Yeah! Could do the trick if it’s easily removable. You had posted way earlier in the thread about mounting Volvo taillights and I think that’s an interesting idea. For the sake of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-24-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
900km Road Trip!

Recently took the car on a road trip 913km to the west. I had been carefully spending time building and testing until I ran out of time last minute. For the millionth instance; I built up several...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-14-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,835
Posted By JacobLeSann
Isaac, what you’re saying reminds me of the...

Isaac, what you’re saying reminds me of the Chrysler Sno-Runner. Ever see one? My coworker is a Mopar guy and showed me some photos. Mono track snowmobile with two inline skiis and the smallest track...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-12-2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34316&stc=1&d=1699771909

Driver’s rear wheel well. I made a very solid corplast structure to fill in the bumper gap behind the wheel, which...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-10-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Botched Nose Job

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34309&stc=1&d=1699671384

Quick tuft test with “nose job” bumper and the original coroplast undertray I made. Looks very good, I didn’t see...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-07-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34306&stc=1&d=1699411480

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34307&stc=1&d=1699411480

Latest prototype. In my head,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-03-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
aerohead, I’m well aware of the sharp edges, just...

aerohead, I’m well aware of the sharp edges, just want a rough test to see what will happen should I stick a duct in there. The final version will indeed have a bell mouth and will have rounded...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-30-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34287&stc=1&d=1698723300

I think this could be an ever better consideration. At least, in terms of a nice looking upper grille block.

...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-26-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Thank you aerohead, good stuff. I’m surprised...

Thank you aerohead, good stuff. I’m surprised that the cobalt went with an EBLA less than 12. I suppose it’s just a rule of thumb. Overlaying a streamlining template could make sense, really

I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Not a bad idea. With the roundness of the stock...

Not a bad idea. With the roundness of the stock rear end, and the angles/locations at which it tapers, making a box cavity around the trunk makes sense. And yes, the bullnose doesn’t help....
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2023, 01:43 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Ideas..?

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34268&stc=1&d=1698211614

I found a blueprint of the car, and printed it out. I have poor computer skills so it’s tiny. The EBLA from the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-24-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Well, quick update. I spent all of today tuft...

Well, quick update. I spent all of today tuft testing various trunk spoiler lengths, angles, heights, etc. This time I did them all within a set time frame as well as the same route. I found out that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-04-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
Oh wow! I understand what you mean now by...

Oh wow! I understand what you mean now by boat-tailing. Reminds me of the “Bonneville Blowfish”.

I wonder how they exhaust the high pressure air in the front wheel wells. Ditto for the radiator...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-29-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,022
Posted By JacobLeSann
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34208&stc=1&d=1696026787

Close enough? Comes with horse :thumbup:
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-28-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By JacobLeSann
A somewhat on topic question for aerohead is: ...

A somewhat on topic question for aerohead is:

If you had full ability (money, time, energy, creative reign) to redesign your T-100 from the ground up, what would it look like?

I would love...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-28-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,580
Posted By JacobLeSann
2006 Civic Coupe Aero Mods

So, I’ve had an ongoing thread about this, but it’s been pretty quiet in the “Success Stories” forum. I figure I’d get more advice here.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-28-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,547
Posted By JacobLeSann
Yes, it very much depends on use case. Crumple...

Yes, it very much depends on use case. Crumple zones? Cargo capacity/access? Headroom? Legroom? Curb weight? Weight balance? Underbody design and size? Winter or summer usage? Mid, front, or rear...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-25-2023, 12:53 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 58,424
Posted By JacobLeSann
Magnus effect is fun! Way before I even had a car...

Magnus effect is fun! Way before I even had a car or knew about drag reduction, I played with alternative ballistics. Arrows were expensive and incredibly easy to lose, so I stuck with marbles and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-14-2023, 12:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,960
Posted By JacobLeSann
I’ve heard that about the Europa. I don’t quite...

I’ve heard that about the Europa. I don’t quite like the original look but I love the Chip Foose and the Rei Amemiya redesigns.

aerohead, do you have any papers that describe the Europa’s...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-14-2023, 01:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,960
Posted By JacobLeSann
Coupe Utility???

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34163&stc=1&d=1694669008

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34164&stc=1&d=1694669008

Took me forever to find this...
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