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Forum: The Unicorn Corral 06-11-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,930
Posted By Rokeby
I agree, this does not belong in the Unicorn...

I agree, this does not belong in the Unicorn Coral. Wood is the real thing, and dare I say it, sounds like an Ecomodder at heart:

Wood — who chairs the Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE) Truck...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-01-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,941
Posted By Rokeby
Is this the one? Drag Reduction Through Wheel...

Is this the one?
Drag Reduction Through Wheel Design...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-25-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By Rokeby
I wonder how fast the thing would go if it had...

I wonder how fast the thing would go if it had proper streamlining?

But then, maybe just getting rid of some clothing would make a big
difference. When I first saw the rockt bike, this came to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-11-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,792
Posted By Rokeby
Frank Lee used it as the OP in the thread...

Frank Lee used it as the OP in the thread http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/awesome-vintage-vw-camper-11198.html#post142098 in Nov,2009:...
Forum: The Lounge 05-09-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Posted By Rokeby
Another favorite Bert and I selection, The...

Another favorite Bert and I selection, The Bluebird:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPGf77t9hRA
Forum: The Lounge 05-08-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,370
Posted By Rokeby
Which Way to East Vassalboro?

In another thread, this was posted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdSkIi6mZ7Q
I immediately thought of this classic bit of Maine/Down East humor by Marshall Dodge and Bob Bryan in Bert and I:...
Forum: DIY / How-to 05-02-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 277,517
Posted By Rokeby
Neil, You got me. I've never done any full...

Neil,

You got me. I've never done any full size prototyping. I forgot where you're coming from; low cost short term validation of concept. I'd guess you'll be going for less than near-perfect...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-26-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,853
Posted By Rokeby
Classic cedar strip construction can easily...

Classic cedar strip construction can easily achieve a smooth, sexy shape for a bed cover. While canoe, kayak and other small boat builders typically use Western Red Cedar for the base material, that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 101,227
Posted By Rokeby
Good Points. One thing in favor of...

Good Points.

One thing in favor of cardboard as a first step is it could be gotten for free. I would look for double or triple corrugated stock at appliance retailers; Best Buy, Sears, etc.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,717
Posted By Rokeby
Minor complaint; IMHO, the car needs more...

Minor complaint; IMHO, the car needs more side-facing glass in doors and rear quarter.

All kinds of aero related stuff at the rear:
http://i.imgur.com/ZevCvHf.jpg
Half skirts. Interesting...
Forum: The Lounge 04-20-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,452
Posted By Rokeby
As I understand it, its the difference between...

As I understand it, its the difference between "intelligence" and evidence.

Evidence is stuff that will/can be introduced in a trial. Only information gotten after a Miranda warning can be...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-14-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 101,227
Posted By Rokeby
Re: waterproofing cardboard structures... a...

Re: waterproofing cardboard structures... a non-intuitive method

I've had very good success waterproofing cardboard boats with
contact cement, either the original or new water-based formulas.
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-11-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 55,306
Posted By Rokeby
Where's the beef?

Nice as far as it goes... which isn't far enough.

It isn't a car yet; there are no doors to slam, and there is no way
to verify that the vehicle meets the various claims made for it.

Sadly,...
Forum: Success Stories 04-04-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,632
Posted By Rokeby
Honestly, without checking the documentation,...

Honestly, without checking the documentation, from my experience so far,
I don't think there's regen on the brake pedal. I tried driving mostly in D and
shifting into E for regen as you've...
Forum: Success Stories 04-03-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,632
Posted By Rokeby
Another High MPG(e) Convert; A Work in Progress

Over some 75k miles, I've been able to maintain just over 50 lifetime MPG in
our "big car," a red, '08 Prius Touring, AMAPOLA, "poppy" in Spanish. In our
mostly urban driving it takes using...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-01-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 55,306
Posted By Rokeby
I suspect that there is no one simple reason why...

I suspect that there is no one simple reason why enthusiasm for the VLC is so
restrained here on Ecomodder. That said, I'll take a stab at identifying some of
the reasons that while the car...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-24-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 772
Views: 277,517
Posted By Rokeby
Neil, Even thought the major...

Neil,

Even thought the major stresses/loading of you car will be carried by a steel frame, The long term integrity of the body cannot be overlooked.

You can think of a 'glass-foam-'glass...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-07-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,930
Posted By Rokeby
XL Hybrid Commercial Van & Truck Conversion

Found on the InterWeb:

Hynes, the president of Somerville-based XL Hybrids Inc. (http://www.xlhybrids.com/), says the company
is focused on retrofitting vehicles for customers who “drive a lot...
Forum: Hybrids 07-05-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 45,430
Posted By Rokeby
How true. Toyota, to secure its place as...

How true.

Toyota, to secure its place as the global hybrid segment leader has announced
the only truly carbon-neutral vehicle, The Gen iV Prius Solution....
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,905
Posted By Rokeby
Re: Why Am I a Bird?

We're not even certain what it means to be human, or why we are here...
and that's after smart people have been thinking about it for 1,000s of years.
:confused:

So, I'm all for the birds...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-01-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,869
Posted By Rokeby
http://i.imgur.com/v5bet.jpg The Original,...

http://i.imgur.com/v5bet.jpg

The Original, 1615
http://i.imgur.com/KDSML.gif

A mid 20th century update
http://i.imgur.com/mZUVv.jpg
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-25-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,869
Posted By Rokeby
A.D.D. It sure sounds like you want your...

A.D.D.

It sure sounds like you want your cake and eat it too. ;)

I would agree that a used Prius has the best chance of meeting your best of
all worlds and I-want-it-now desires… except maybe...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-20-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,722
Posted By Rokeby
FWIW, the under/belly tray of the LEAF ;flat,...

FWIW, the under/belly tray of the LEAF ;flat, ribs, diffuser.

http://i.imgur.com/XeYKe.jpg

What's not to like?
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-20-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,332
Posted By Rokeby
Walter Korff evaluates the MGA

(I looked at all the threads in which Walter Korff is mentioned and didn't find this.
Hope I didn't miss it. :o )

Aerohead,

this one's for you!
A thank you for all your posts that have...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 05-17-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,164
Posted By Rokeby
I value this site's overall "Just the facts Maam,...

I value this site's overall "Just the facts Maam, just the facts," * style.
(* Sgt. Joe Friday, original TV Dragnet series.)

But I admit it, that I also enjoy it when a personal details creep in....
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