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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-07-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,990
Posted By Sven7
Wouldn't it be easier to prevent the high...

Wouldn't it be easier to prevent the high pressure via body mods than to cut a freaking hole in your car? In America we can do virtually whatever we want to our cars without consequence. We aren't...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-04-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 193,376
Posted By visionary
Replies to Mech, Frank & Quasimoto Thanks...

Replies to Mech, Frank & Quasimoto

Thanks guys, do I deduce approval with reservations?
I think your observations are all valid, but I should explain things a little further. I failed to...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-03-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 193,376
Posted By visionary
Update 010 So, its on the ground! This is the...

Update 010
So, its on the ground! This is the first time its come out of the workshop since it went in as a pile of pieces. The suspension ride heights need some attention, but its not at full...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-01-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 193,376
Posted By visionary
Interim update Thanks for your interest,...

Interim update

Thanks for your interest, sorry things have been a bit quiet lately, but I’ve been waiting to complete a big section before updating. I have been hard at work on the project, but...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-01-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,096
Posted By Ryland
I think to clear the front brakes you will need...

I think to clear the front brakes you will need 14" or larger rims, of course the stock insight rims are the best option but any 100mm spaced 4 bolt wheels from a Honda, or Toyota, Saturns and older...
Forum: The Lounge 11-26-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,368
Posted By Thymeclock
That same election scheme is played in America...

That same election scheme is played in America with school budget elections. If it is voted down they just schedule endless subsequent elections until it passes.
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-01-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,671
Posted By Patrick
Here's what Hucho (1987, pp. 133, 135, 136) has...

Here's what Hucho (1987, pp. 133, 135, 136) has to say about windshield angle:

As the windshield becomes flatter, the aerodynamic drag decreases. ... From all these data it can be concluded that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-01-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 54,849
Posted By jakobnev
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachme...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5513&stc=1&d=1265053166

It seems like wing+cover could be made with very little effort, and also be made so that it could be reconfigured or...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-22-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,093
Posted By aerohead
The pm econo caper

THE PM ECONO CAPER,Coast to coast for $100? They told us we were crazy.
Popular Mechanics Magazine,August 1991.
The above article is something I've referred to when looking at the T-100/Viking...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-21-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 116,803
Posted By Frank Lee
That was a one segment deal, extreme EOC, extreme...

That was a one segment deal, extreme EOC, extreme 40 mph tailwind right up the tailpipe, on straight E85, put up to show the folly of making an fe claim based on one measurement (which some people...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-06-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,154
Posted By Sven7
I don't know about Cheeseland, but Minnesota only...

I don't know about Cheeseland, but Minnesota only requires one mirror total. I got pulled over for a front plate issue in August and the cop didn't say a word about my full side mirror delete. Also,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-05-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,154
Posted By Frank Lee
Good, we can cancel that pipeline now.

Good, we can cancel that pipeline now.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-19-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,073
Posted By PeterS
Recommendation for a good aero / FF site

FF Web | Feet Forward people do it Feet First (http://www.bikeweb.com/)
Lots of good ideas and excellent images of interesting work .
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-13-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,519
Posted By aerohead
photo

If you'll use Search EcoModder above,for 'Flow-Images',in Photo-Gallery 3 at the bottom right is an image of the Jetta in the VW wind tunnel.The image is small (sorry),but if you look,you'll see that...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-10-2011, 06:33 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,788
Posted By basjoos
I didn't tuft test my car before and after adding...

I didn't tuft test my car before and after adding the nosepiece to it, but adding it greatly reduced the size of the A pillar vortex as evidenced by the line of stationary water buildup on the front...
Forum: Success Stories 08-08-2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,084
Posted By larrybuck
A VERY nice start! The blade front end reminds...

A VERY nice start! The blade front end reminds me of the Indy or F1 look!
Forum: Success Stories 08-07-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,084
Posted By pletby
Looks great Quasimoto. I think the closer we get...

Looks great Quasimoto. I think the closer we get to looking like an airfoil the more aerodynamically clean our vehicles will be. Rounded in front, pointy in the back. I could be wrong. Keep it...
Forum: Success Stories 08-07-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,084
Posted By mcrews
very nice!

very nice!
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-02-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,562
Posted By SentraSE-R
You folks don't get it. 0.15 seconds is an...

You folks don't get it. 0.15 seconds is an excellent reaction time. That means from the time you notice the big rig's brake lights to the time you jam on your brakes, you've already eaten the big...
Forum: Hybrids 07-28-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,169
Posted By bwilson4web
The only only reason why this happy place,...

The only only reason why this happy place, ecomodder.com, should exist is for experimenters who don't argue but head to the garage with test intruments in hand and tools in the other. Those who can...
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-20-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,614
Posted By cleanspeed1
New Free EBook: Scratchbuilt Hotrod

Seeing as how a lot of what we do overlaps into other forms of high performance, I thought this would help in the quest for perfection.

Take a look and tell me what you think.


Cover - The...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-19-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,788
Posted By California98Civic
I'm sure its purpose is to improve FE. I...

I'm sure its purpose is to improve FE. I completely agree with you that the biggest gains are in the back. I have learned that on this forum since January. But plenty of "aero" projects for speed and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-14-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,771
Posted By aerohead
this topic

brucepick,I'll try and address your questions in order.
* the best 'idealized' spoiler could have significant potential for drag reduction,although due to the turbulence associated with the...
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