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Forum: Aerodynamics 02-04-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,651
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
Makes sense, as dynamat is a vibration dampener. ...

Makes sense, as dynamat is a vibration dampener. The seat, shelf, and spare were better at blocking noise than dynamat is. To block noise, you need a decoupled mass loaded barrier. Something like...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-03-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,651
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
Something to keep in mind. The deadening...

Something to keep in mind. The deadening material that is attached to the sheet metal is simply vibration dampening. It is not there to block noise from entering the car, and is not dense enough to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-23-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,390
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
So, for the first bit of news, it looks like the...

So, for the first bit of news, it looks like the project is on hold for a little while. Got hit with some unexpected problems, and money is way too tight right now. Hopefully by mid spring to early...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-11-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 36,318
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
The thing to remember about music is that its...

The thing to remember about music is that its dynamic. My last system had 900 watts on tap for the peaks. But even with compressed metal, the most it was using on average was 225 watts, and that's...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-28-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,178
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
One thing to keep in mind with 3m and bondo brand...

One thing to keep in mind with 3m and bondo brand resin is that it has surfacing wax in it. If you need to add more layers after the first layers cure, you'll have to sand the entire top layer in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-16-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,367
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
Neon airdam testing

Since this became such a heated topic on the neons forum, I decided to do some coast down tests between the stock airdam, and no airdam. The test was an A-B-B-A test, where the A tests were without...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-24-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,229
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
Definatey watch the temps, usually the plastic...

Definatey watch the temps, usually the plastic airdam shown below forces air into the radiator at higher speeds, without it neons overheat in high temps, even without a grill block. In 88 degree...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-05-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 44,284
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
I wouldnt worry about the wood, even if it was...

I wouldnt worry about the wood, even if it was touching the muffler. I drive a natural gas trash truck, and everyday something falls on the turbo and lights on fire, poor design on the engineers...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-12-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,749
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
Currently I am able to get 44-46mpg average on...

Currently I am able to get 44-46mpg average on the freeway, at 70mph in the neon, with small aeromods. However, offsetting that, its a little heavier than stock, and has a set of hotter cams, which...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-08-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 26,344
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
wait, so let me get this straight, im removing...

wait, so let me get this straight, im removing 170 pounds from in front of the firewall on my car, does that mean its going to turn into an airplane from lift? JK

ive taken my completely stock...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-06-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,370
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
did a retest now that i have the lower...

did a retest now that i have the lower numerically geared transmission. Dont have the mpg numbers with me, but testing was done at the exact same place, the exact same way.

Alternatorless ended...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-14-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,370
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
Alternatorless Test in a Neon (still disappointing, but now w/slightly better results

Decided to test this out today.

7.5 miles of freeway, at 55 mph each way, 4 1 way trips averaged together for each test.

First test was alternator connected, no accesories on.

4 runs...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-03-2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,721
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
depends on the type of race car, f1, no, but...

depends on the type of race car, f1, no, but autocross? or drag racing aside from high end big money races


whether you live in a place thats stringent on emissions or not, it doesnt matter....
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-03-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,935
Posted By TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL
awesome book, even if its more related to racing,...

awesome book, even if its more related to racing, some of the stuff in it can still help here
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