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Forum: Aerodynamics 02-01-2025, 03:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 243
Posted By Vekke
2025 Model Y refresh aerodynamics

Visited to see what has been changed.
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vekke-albums-pictures++threads-picture9336-newmodely-aero-changes.jpg

I did it first picture linked from my ecomodder...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-28-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 623
Posted By Vekke
Now I have :D. I have always posted...

Now I have :D.

I have always posted pictures to attach in facebook etc where I could share the links here. Not easy and no one else can find them easily. Much better to put them here.

I have...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-24-2024, 03:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,997
Posted By Vekke
I would say the aspect ratio impact is not so...

I would say the aspect ratio impact is not so huge.

In Europe all tires have the energy efficiency label so it's pretty easy to compare different sizes. Based on my research the sweet spot is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-04-2024, 03:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,997
Posted By Vekke
Did you try MB EQXX?. In my test that was very...

Did you try MB EQXX?. In my test that was very close match. Just cutted to shorter length.
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-15-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,997
Posted By Vekke
Rough dimensions of the car scaled from picture...

Rough dimensions of the car scaled from picture in 3d so might not be 100% accurate:

Length 4215mm
Width 1690mm max at front axle. From better picture got 1640mm. Tapers to 1190mm at the rear...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-11-2024, 06:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,997
Posted By Vekke
"why no 4-seater?" Model 3 and Y can also...

"why no 4-seater?"

Model 3 and Y can also work as robotaxis Or the robobus so you choose which car you will need based on your head and luggage count.

My post and estimates on Linkedin
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-09-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By Vekke
https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6...

https://scontent-fra3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/458932235_1029431588968975_7962466969540860764_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=f727a1&_nc_ohc=U8CVmn7BsnQQ7kNvgFElRzN&_nc_ht=scontent-fra3-1.xx&_nc...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-06-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By Vekke
Boots arrived and they are shape wise as good as...

Boots arrived and they are shape wise as good as I estimated. One problem migth be that the tip of the rubber boot migth be too stiff. It flexes but takes reasonable force to do that....
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-03-2024, 04:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By Vekke
Rubber boot mod (front tire air deflectors)

I have been making these deflector prototypes since 2008 and most of them do the job but does not look professional at least to my liking.

yesterday it clicked in my head and I think I found the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,149
Posted By Vekke
More details are coming out on the audi at...

More details are coming out on the audi at linkedin:

"Audi A6 e-tron active Aerodynamics: Part 2

Has a car the same Drag coefficient in every condition?

Of course... NOT!

The A6 e-tron...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-29-2024, 03:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,525
Posted By Vekke
Those carbon covers should boost your range 5%...

Those carbon covers should boost your range 5% with +-1% tolerance based on my experience.

Cooling holes are quite big and if size is 20"...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-29-2024, 03:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,149
Posted By Vekke
Drag will lower or increase depending on which...

Drag will lower or increase depending on which way you go in ride height.

If you go lower drag will go lower. up to certain limit like from memory 50mm ground clearance.

I have used 40mm change...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-22-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,149
Posted By Vekke
I tested them in my ID3. More testing will come...

I tested them in my ID3. More testing will come in the Model y.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-21-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,149
Posted By Vekke
I got a answer in Linkedin that its 0,210 so 0 is...

I got a answer in Linkedin that its 0,210 so 0 is the last number.

Also underside is different in these a6 variants, if you put other cars underside to the other a6 model difference in drag is at...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-31-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,149
Posted By Vekke
Audi a6 e tron Cd 0.21

https://youtu.be/ikZAsnplfUY?si=EARBYFTh5PFVknhU

Not bad, cannot wait to see this at local dealer
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-14-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,762
Posted By Vekke
Seems they still have problems. You get rocks and...

Seems they still have problems. You get rocks and sand there and the rubbing will start...
https://youtube.com/shorts/68Io-T7u8DA?si=r22xtxf5Er4MSuCg
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-05-2024, 03:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,252
Posted By Vekke
Door mounted much better for aero. I would look...

Door mounted much better for aero. I would look pictures of WRC car mirrors and their positions. Closer to driver in cars length wise is also better as air moves slower. You also have better...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-10-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,646
Posted By Vekke
Finally got protowheels with similar looks. ...

Finally got protowheels with similar looks.
https://youtu.be/MYWfjHEfvG8

My instructions how to make those blocking plates as easy as possible with very nice looks:
https://youtu.be/GK01mFnBK6k...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-30-2024, 04:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,193
Posted By Vekke
For some "reason" new model 3 performance has...

For some "reason" new model 3 performance has brought back the older looking air curtain style.

https://youtu.be/SsI8i1nfahs?si=0VQTF7BXWNPPngSc&t=152

So my estimate is that the new style from...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-29-2024, 02:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,153
Posted By Vekke
With so little 1/3" 8,5mm protrusion no impact...

With so little 1/3" 8,5mm protrusion no impact that you could measure to consumption. Maybe sound might be a problem but test will show is there any sounds coming.

I currently have no stock to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-25-2024, 02:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 122,421
Posted By Vekke
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/impact-wheel-weight...

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/impact-wheel-weight-propulsion-energy-consumption-vehicle-kme%25C5%25A5/?trackingId=MKjgk8HWQUadQP28gr75qA%3D%3D

Here some pondering. very little impact. I have...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-19-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,762
Posted By Vekke
I think they did not adjust the frontal area...

I think they did not adjust the frontal area change in mirror removal and lowering. I think they should then readjust their correction factors for the tunnel. I tried to ask that in the youtube...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-15-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 11,762
Posted By Vekke
Some nice video footage and testing in this...

Some nice video footage and testing in this video:
https://youtu.be/fG8YRQsaZhA?si=49uDrer00zuumnz8
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-12-2024, 03:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,193
Posted By Vekke
And when active grill block is closed in normal...

And when active grill block is closed in normal driving all the pressure goes to those air curtains.

3. also the outside flow is not interrupted by vent inlets shapes, which helps little as well.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-11-2024, 03:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,193
Posted By Vekke
Some interesting engineering facts about the new...

Some interesting engineering facts about the new tesla model 3 in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RewrTJqc0wU
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