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Forum: Off-Topic Tech 10-05-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,148
Posted By Rick Rae
Nissan Versa Load Floor

In my introduction thread I mentioned installing a flat load floor in the CARDIS. As I've been asked about it I thought I'd post a few photos. Maybe it'll spark ideas for someone else.

First,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-05-2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,787
Posted By puddleglum
So my rear pans are almost done, finally. I...

So my rear pans are almost done, finally. I never seem to do anything the easy way so, as usual, they are pretty complicated and took a lot of time. Hopefully they help a little more than my first...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-03-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,134
Posted By blownb310
B13 '91 Nissan Sentra aero mods.

I like to compete in economy run events and have used a few different cars over the past few years. One I haven't tried yet was my '91 Sentra SE-R [2.0 liter - 5 speed]. It's been lightened...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-12-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 57,473
Posted By kach22i
I saw this in Troy, Michigan last week. Air...

I saw this in Troy, Michigan last week.

Air curtain?

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x295/kach22i/Automobile/Miata-mouth.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 26,946
Posted By Frank Lee
I think that arguement against the round...

I think that arguement against the round sealed-beams is largely bogus. Take most of the front-ends of vehicles with so-called aero lighting and if you wanted to, you could fit the round sealed beams...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-16-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 26,946
Posted By kach22i
Good link. Another crazy idea, gold ball...

Good link.

Another crazy idea, gold ball dimples?

In addition to the Goldfish or truncated teardrop shape?

EDIT.....did some more searching, and found a similar thread.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-15-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 26,946
Posted By botsapper
[QUOTE=cfg83;256313]kach22i - We have...

[QUOTE=cfg83;256313]kach22i -

We have speculated that adding a clear "boat tail" would be the best way to make a mirror more aero. The problem is that the clear material often distorts the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-03-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
Posted By bondo
Burt Rutans Flying Car.

Here are a couple of links about Burt Rutan's latest, and maybe last effort. It is sad to hear he retired in April of this year. I'll bet he still has his hand in future designs though. The amazing...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-01-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,244
Posted By cfg83
TOOQIKK - I went to tirerack to find a...

TOOQIKK -



I went to tirerack to find a good side view but they only had the generic "shadow image" for your car/year,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-30-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,244
Posted By aerohead
some data,no photo

I struck out on a decent photo so you're going to have to be the boss of that.
I did find a road test review for a '91 Sentra SE-R by CAR and DIVER:
*Length--------------- 170.3 "...
Forum: Hybrids 07-17-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 57,863
Posted By War_Wagon
We should have a Metro/Insight grudge match...

We should have a Metro/Insight grudge match night! There is a nice stretch of empty road out in the farmlands near here, I can line my Insight up against my 3 cylinder Firefly - now all I need to do...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 23,823
Posted By MetroMPG
HA! You've got me thinking we need that...

HA!

You've got me thinking we need that look on the rear bumpers to discourage tail-gaiters.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-08-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 23,823
Posted By TomO
More updates!: First coat of color on... ...

More updates!:
First coat of color on...
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4307/imag0072o.jpg

second coat of color on...
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2065/imag0073es.jpg

third coat of...
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 07-05-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,944
Posted By wyatt
As far as I know. If it turns out they aren't, I...

As far as I know. If it turns out they aren't, I have one that I would sell you. PM me if interested.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-01-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 49,111
Posted By mcrews
Had forgot to post pic with the little black...

Had forgot to post pic with the little black covers on the nylon bolts. THey are at the auto store where all the licience plate stuff is. They also come in chrome!!! :thumbup:
...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-29-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,148
Posted By Thymeclock
;) Do "round ducks" quack concentrically?...

;)

Do "round ducks" quack concentrically? :confused:

(Sorry, I just couldn't resist...) :D
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 05-31-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 22,372
Posted By FalconFour
Well, there's a little update... Phi_prompt...

Well, there's a little update...

Phi_prompt « Liudr's Blog (http://liudr.wordpress.com/libraries/phi_prompt/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFIKzokuvqU

... You can guess where this is...
Forum: Instrumentation 05-29-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By Colt200E
My homemade MPGuino case.

This is my case.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-29-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,198
Posted By cfg83
beer - As others have said, the Flow...

beer -

As others have said, the Flow illustrator program we have used in the past isn't perfect, but I think it's good to use for this thread :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aElwpzC4QUY
...
Forum: Hybrids 05-24-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 57,863
Posted By Christ
Lol - Want manual windows in your power window...

Lol - Want manual windows in your power window vehicle?

1. Get a windup flashlight
2. Build a circuit so it makes 12vdc output.
3. Put a crank on the wind up generator, and bolt the assembly to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-15-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 26,295
Posted By Frank Lee
Airdam made of lawn edging

... it's gonna look pretty good! It just goes low enough to cover the lowest part: the front differential. Couldn't have picked a better height for that edging. Quick and easy to make too. I'm...
Forum: Success Stories 04-26-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,262
Posted By basjoos
160,000 miles of aeromods and 1000's of dollars in fuel savings

I first started aeromodding my 1992 Honda Civic CX in 2005 after hurricane Katrina showed where gas prices could go and with no new inexpensive fuel efficient cars being sold at the time by the car...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-25-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 49,111
Posted By mcrews
How to make Polycarbanite Clear Wheel...

How to make Polycarbanite Clear Wheel Skirts/Kilts:
I used 1/16 thick polycarb.
It tended to vibrate when trucks whent by so on the second set I added a small aluminuum flat bar the distance of the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-25-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,266
Posted By dennyt
Here's my setup. The driver's side works great,...

Here's my setup. The driver's side works great, the passenger's side less so because of the sight lines.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5028/5556203034_1199ff0a86.jpg
Amazon - CIPA Stick-On...
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 03-23-2011, 01:47 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 22,372
Posted By FalconFour
Alright. Here's the general layout of the various...

Alright. Here's the general layout of the various screens. Yeah, talk about fun, cramming all this info in there!

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/6237/03221102.th.jpg...
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