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Forum: Aerodynamics 08-22-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,708
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
1998 model year was an entirely different car,...

1998 model year was an entirely different car, the SW-20.
Mine is a 2000 model year, the ZZW-30.

Unrelated, did sparkplugs recently and my fuel efficiency improved a bit despite driving with the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-30-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,706
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Bicycles exist. No warmup, no fuel consumption....

Bicycles exist.
No warmup, no fuel consumption.
If you're unfit or lazy, E-bikes are also a thing.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-19-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,708
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
I think you're misstaking my MR2 with a different...

I think you're misstaking my MR2 with a different car:

1. It has no OEM rear spoiler
2. Yes, a mild diffusor might be possible, although that's more of a mildly angled bellypan than a diffusor...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-19-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,708
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
As for cooling, at current temperatures I...

As for cooling, at current temperatures I postponed the idea of grille-blocking, but modifications to the ducting (or rather lack there of) are considered for the future, same as a flat underbody....
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-14-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,708
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Mounted new front controll arms, replaced front...

Mounted new front controll arms, replaced front brake pads, replaced front rotors and greased the slider pins now.
The car is handling great again and brakes straight as an arrow.
The issue seems...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-05-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,457
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
I suppose a 1.9 TDI swapped 1st gen Insight with...

I suppose a 1.9 TDI swapped 1st gen Insight with long gearing should do insanely well at that speed.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-20-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,091
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Would be interesting to do that on the...

Would be interesting to do that on the Nürburgring:rolleyes:
Forum: The Lounge 03-20-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,859
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
For a fun oriented EV, I'd go with a transverse...

For a fun oriented EV, I'd go with a transverse mid/rear engined roadster, a ~30 kWh battery pack, multilink rear suspension, MacPherson strut or dual whishbone front suspension and 60% of the weight...
Forum: The Lounge 03-20-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,859
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Just like any other vehicle, they can be designed...

Just like any other vehicle, they can be designed to be fun or they can be boring.
Just like any other car, they can be designed with tuning in mind or not.

Probably one of the more fun EVs is...
Forum: The Lounge 03-19-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,311
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
I am quite aware of that

I am quite aware of that
Forum: The Lounge 03-19-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,311
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
re: "MILF" I am certainly not what is usualy...

re: "MILF"
I am certainly not what is usualy meant by that.
However overly large vehicles seem to have become more popular regardless of gender or age.
Forum: The Lounge 03-08-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,311
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
You might want to look for Audi Avants or VW...

You might want to look for Audi Avants or VW Passat wagons, they are kinda what you're looking for.
And especialy the smaller diesel options.get great fuel efficiency.

Also as a side question:...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-08-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,408
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
It's been a while since I last posted here, but I...

It's been a while since I last posted here, but I got my Simson out of hibernation and she's running great again after I cleaned her carb.
I just love the simplicity of it, took me only about 10...
Forum: The Lounge 03-08-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,311
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Fuel prices, oversized cars and Schadenfreude

Who else finds it hillarious how all these gas guzzler drivers cry about this slight increase in fuel prices?
Time to sell off that financed truck and buy a small motorcycle or leave it in the...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 02-04-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,298
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
I've actualy done something rather simmilar on my...

I've actualy done something rather simmilar on my Simson.
It does make a difference in topspeed, but it's rather sketchy...
:cool:
Forum: The Lounge 02-04-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,272
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Sorry, IKV stands for Interne Kontinuierliche...

Sorry, IKV stands for Interne Kontinuierliche Verbrennung aka internal continuos combustion.
It's a 6+6 axial engine with 6 compression cylinders, 6 expansion cylinders and a single combustion...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 01-24-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,268
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
The E-Ei uses that kind of front suspension, an...

The E-Ei uses that kind of front suspension, an interesting way to save weight, however it does lack adjustability and is not exactly cheap to manufacture.
The implementation of a Macpherson strut...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-24-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,056
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
This is a BS invention for a number of reasons: ...

This is a BS invention for a number of reasons:
1. They can not use a lot of existing cargo infrastructure
2. They can't use manual switches
3. Using batteries instead of overhead wires is far...
Forum: The Lounge 01-16-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,980
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
It's less about the bike than the rider. I get...

It's less about the bike than the rider.
I get some odd looks when I pass some roadcyclists on my folding bike on the uphill :D
Or even better, in the flat lands on my most comfortable bike,...
Forum: The Lounge 01-15-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,052
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Interesting, meanwhile Bosch prints the important...

Interesting, meanwhile Bosch prints the important specs directly onto the battery.
Although I have not verified their capacity when they where new, my old 2.0AH batteries hold up pretty well still...
Forum: The Lounge 01-15-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,980
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
As I avoid driving in stop and go conditions, it...

As I avoid driving in stop and go conditions, it would not noticeably impact my fuel economy.
However I'll need a new battery regardless as mine started failing and I had to jumpstart a few times...
Forum: Introductions 01-11-2022, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,348
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Removing the front sway bar will not make ride...

Removing the front sway bar will not make ride quality worse.
However it will affect your cars handling characteristics:
1. body roll will increase
2. it will have a tendency to oversteer more
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,708
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Let's ressurect this: I've paused further...

Let's ressurect this:
I've paused further modifications for a while, however as I'm driving my car more recently, I'll try squeezing out a bit more fuel efficiency again.
Next up:
Partial...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,945
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
Especialy considering that even in highway...

Especialy considering that even in highway driving this car does not require much power to sustain its speed.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-24-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,317
Posted By Autobahnschleicher
160 km/h = 100 mph 6L/100 km = 39 mpg ...

160 km/h = 100 mph

6L/100 km = 39 mpg

7L/100 km = 34 mpg

18L/100 km = 13 mpg

Learn metric...
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