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Forum: The Lounge 03-01-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,697
Posted By Istas
I'm definitely in favor of the automatic engine...

I'm definitely in favor of the automatic engine stop-start as a concept. In practice, I suppose it depends on how well it's implemented. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions definitely needs to be a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-31-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,332
Posted By Istas
Ahh, my mistake; upon looking it up, I had the...

Ahh, my mistake; upon looking it up, I had the wrong idea in mind of what that phrase meant.

But then... then I guess the response becomes "they weren't claiming in the video that it could be used...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-30-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,332
Posted By Istas
A simple misunderstanding may be the case;...

A simple misunderstanding may be the case; Aerohead said late in the thread, "I wanted to stress the importance of scientific rigor."

But right at the start they dismissed it all as a "parlor...
Forum: The Lounge 10-08-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,753
Posted By Istas
The rise in popularity of SUVs has been very...

The rise in popularity of SUVs has been very discouraging. But really, -if- cars are getting homogenized to the point of lowering interest, I think that's a good thing; having individual vehicles per...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-19-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,491
Posted By Istas
This looks like it might be a case of "can't tell...

This looks like it might be a case of "can't tell without A-B-A-B testing" since the underside is already so smooth.

I don't have numbers to back it up, but I've always been under the impression...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-14-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 41,812
Posted By Istas
It's great seeing all the different vehicles, and...

It's great seeing all the different vehicles, and different methods people have come up with!

Here's my contribution:
Before
http://i.imgur.com/xL9aPde.jpg

After; intake area of about 54...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-31-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
It will make some difference, yes. Significant,...

It will make some difference, yes. Significant, depends on your definition of 'significant'. :) It won't be huge, but aeromodding is all about adding up little changes. So it really comes down to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-04-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,467
Posted By Istas
Yeah mikey, more than a little jealous here. :)

Yeah mikey, more than a little jealous here. :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-04-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 37,137
Posted By Istas
After much searching I couldn't really find a...

After much searching I couldn't really find a relevant frontal area number for my 2005 Accord, so I found technical drawings on the-blueprints.com that lunarhighway mentioned above. They're not the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-03-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,483
Posted By Istas
You posted this immediately after I ordered a...

You posted this immediately after I ordered a couple aluminum pizza pans. :)

Looks quite good. Let us know how they hold up.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-29-2014, 01:33 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,483
Posted By Istas
Totally jealous of all those cars, both stock and...

Totally jealous of all those cars, both stock and as modded.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
It is quite time-consuming, you are correct, and...

It is quite time-consuming, you are correct, and is the reason for the 25-30 minute gap going from stock runs to modded, and 12 minute gap going from modded to stock. 61 sheet metal screws for the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
If they work, they work. And if you're not happy...

If they work, they work. And if you're not happy with them, don't feel bad; do it again the way you want to. :)
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,483
Posted By Istas
It doesn't look too bad/noticeable, and I bet it...

It doesn't look too bad/noticeable, and I bet it is an improvement. Good thinking too.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
First rear wheel skirt complete

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j106/IstasPuma/Honda/DSC00632_zps85c7c1a5.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j106/IstasPuma/Honda/DSC00636_zpsf568a255.jpg

Not perfect, but I think it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-19-2014, 03:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
There are very few applications where I've found...

There are very few applications where I've found tape to be an acceptably durable solution (to me), and car body is not one of them. I considered using neodymium magnets, but even then I'd worry...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-18-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
Started on the rear wheel skirts. Passenger side...

Started on the rear wheel skirts. Passenger side first, simply because it's easier to access while the car's in the garage.

Have the support bar for the lower skirt bent into shape and attached. A...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-17-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
Yeah, but that's extra money for no improvement...

Yeah, but that's extra money for no improvement in efficiency. I can't have that. :eek:
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-16-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
Here you go! Shot showing the clearance of the...

Here you go! Shot showing the clearance of the car (the only one embedded in this post, to not clutter with images), and shots of the front from higher up, side profile (including wide-open rims I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-14-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
It's galvanized sheet steel, sold as roof...

It's galvanized sheet steel, sold as roof flashing. I forget the gauge, it was too long ago that I bought the 50-foot roll.

And I used slotted hex washer head sheet metal screws, size 8x3/4. I've...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-13-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,483
Posted By Istas
Ah, my mistake. The design looked regular enough...

Ah, my mistake. The design looked regular enough that I thought it was a vent purchased off the shelf. And thanks for the tip on that too; if I get one from a hardware store I'll look for one that's...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-13-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
Accord aero mods, 4.25% increase, more to come

Starting point: 2005 Honda Accord EX sedan 2.4L 4-cylinder 5-speed automatic.

Mods tested:
- full upper grill block
- partial lower grill block
- panel closing the gap between the intake...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-13-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 141,483
Posted By Istas
That is some admirable aero work there! And that...

That is some admirable aero work there! And that adjustable intake is ingenious, I don't know why I never thought to use a pre-existing adjustable louver. That may just make it uncomplicated enough...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-10-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 300,263
Posted By Istas
Good job on your progress, it's looking great!...

Good job on your progress, it's looking great! I'd caution against coroplast to cover over the exhaust though, due to potential melting. Galvanized roof flashing is pretty easy to work with, my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-27-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,009
Posted By Istas
Not to get too far off topic of the thread, but...

Not to get too far off topic of the thread, but as Mista Bone said. Straight ethanol has about 66% the energy content per volume of straight gasoline, so to get the same energy you need to buy 50%...
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