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Forum: Aerodynamics 09-26-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,780
Posted By j-c-c
Saw this in Albertsons parking lot 2007? For...

Saw this in Albertsons parking lot 2007?

For all skillful metalwork the fabricator created here, not sure why the large shelf was included under the headlight vs continuing the same raked frontal...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-23-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,281
Posted By freebeard
In times past aerohead and others have talked...

In times past aerohead and others have talked about portable smoke generators.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-23-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,281
Posted By kach22i
I did an image search and found "Diamondback TRD"...

I did an image search and found "Diamondback TRD" examples with;

1. nothing at all there

2. over cab drag makers to protect rear window

3. stepped back lower racks one front, one rear for...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-08-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 34,326
Posted By JRMichler
All good things come to an end...... I...

All good things come to an end......

I ordered a Ford Maverick on September 10, and was emailed September 16 that it is scheduled to be built the week of November 1, 2021. So I will be selling...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-18-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 89,842
Posted By kach22i
In the video below is a gate spoiler and cab...

In the video below is a gate spoiler and cab attachment similar to some of my sketches and ponderings of the past.

Sep 8, 2017
Yoshi Suzuka
Pickup truck aerodynamics Drag reduction Part 2...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-01-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,504
Posted By turbothrush
Hey Skyking. I made one like this for 2” foam and...

Hey Skyking. I made one like this for 2” foam and of course a shorter one for the 1”. I had to play with the thickness of the hardwood splitter a bit to get it just right then waxed it to reduce...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,504
Posted By turbothrush
That would be great... Finished shell...

That would be great...

Finished shell weight with door and windows is 473 lbs. But that does not include the remote jacks which are another 125 lbs. I will be under 1000 lb dry for sure but not...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-15-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 68,504
Posted By turbothrush
I know old thread. I haven’t been on the form in...

I know old thread. I haven’t been on the form in a long time.. but i took a few pics of the camper I was working on a few years ago then it sat in the corner of my garage unpainted. Well I did get it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-29-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,293
Posted By aerostealth
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1116462_shell...

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1116462_shell-airflow-starship-semi-truck-aims-for-fuel-economy-record

Article about an attempt to set a cross country fuel efficiency record for a semi truck...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-25-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,293
Posted By kach22i
1. Looks like a good van to start with. 2. ...

1. Looks like a good van to start with.

2. I'm always shocked when some of the from scratch vehicle costs are listed.

3. Back to Ecomodding verses from scratch eco-design, the reason this...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2018, 11:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,293
Posted By s_t
To provide a bit of an update, I ended up working...

To provide a bit of an update, I ended up working on the motorhome option, as I think that suits our intended use better, and I want offroad capability (to get to many parts of Australia we haven't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-07-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 326,147
Posted By freebeard
aero-cubism ...

aero-cubism
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e7e9F53g-jg/Wsf1XIlTwgI/AAAAAAAFFHw/vgHukmNJDUMK5G6XtUTfzIWJdukb1A5sACLcBGAs/s640/47u856u546u.JPG...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-07-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 940
Views: 326,147
Posted By kach22i
I'm still looking for the full version of the TV...

I'm still looking for the full version of the TV show Wheeler Dealer episode with the 1985 Ford Escort RS - Cosworth. The car starts out a Bi-Wing, ends up a Tri-Wing, they took it to a wind tunnel,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-26-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 326,147
Posted By kach22i
Flow Design Virtual wind tunnel testing...

Flow Design
Virtual wind tunnel testing simulation tools
https://www.autodesk.com/products/flow-design/overview

https://www.autodesk.com/products/flow-design/overview...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-26-2018, 08:38 AM
Replies: 940
Views: 326,147
Posted By kach22i
https://www.pinterest.com/jomasan/analysis/ ...

https://www.pinterest.com/jomasan/analysis/
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ce/78/f4/ce78f4551ee4694ab40975db016b798f--wind-tunnel-vintage-photos.jpg

Following the link:
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-24-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,780
Posted By aerohead
Daimler numbers

It may be a mistake to make a general claim about improvements.
In the early 90s,pickups revealed a range of reactions for box modifications,and what helped one brand could hurt another.I'd ask for...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-22-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,780
Posted By kach22i
This looks to be the latest pickup truck thread...

This looks to be the latest pickup truck thread so I'll dump this here.

https://www.ecoological.com/improved-truck-performance.html...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-02-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 89,842
Posted By BamZipPow
Wink Kinda like this on the Toyota T-150? ...

Kinda like this on the Toyota T-150?
http://www.velocityjournal.com/images/full/1998/s9802102/ty981504.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-20-2017, 06:00 AM
Replies: 776
Views: 283,929
Posted By sendler
The best airfoil generator I've found is at Wind...

The best airfoil generator I've found is at Wind and Wet.
.
Online airfoil plotter (http://www.windandwet.com/windturbine/airfoil_plotter/index.php)
.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-15-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,404
Posted By ennored
RV / Square box leading edge interesting stuff...

Stumbled on two interesting tidbits relative to leading edges on square boxes, particularly RVs and box trucks.

First is the first attached image. Just wrapped up a 2 week RV trip. Saw a few late...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-08-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 68,679
Posted By freebeard
One more ...

One more

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-trailers-picture7610-36fardig.jpg

[citation needed]
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-08-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 68,679
Posted By aerohead
one more

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Trailer.jpg (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/aerohead2/media/Trailer.jpg.html)
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-08-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 68,679
Posted By aerohead
suggestions

here are some published data
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/image1.jpg (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/aerohead2/media/image1.jpg.html)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-08-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 89,842
Posted By kach22i
I did not want to start a new thread, so I'll...

I did not want to start a new thread, so I'll just add to this old one.

The rust holes on my truck became to large they were adversely affecting the aerodynamics.

Holes so large you could...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 89,925
Posted By Macskyver
That is a great idea/lead. I think I am going to...

That is a great idea/lead. I think I am going to just drive it a while and get a bunch of MPG data before doing any other tests. I have other projects that have been severely neglected that need my...
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