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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-16-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,423
Posted By aerohead
how much

If you'll do a Search EcoModder for 'Full-boat-tail trailer' and go to page 25,#248 permalink you'll find some pictorial drag tables which will show the impact of edge radii.
For my trailer...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-15-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,423
Posted By euromodder
Rather than lifting the entire rear cone, you...

Rather than lifting the entire rear cone, you could leave the sides in place (good place to have the lights too, as they'd stay in place when the trailer is opened up), drop the lower part as a ramp...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-15-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,423
Posted By NeilBlanchard
The choice is to either pivot the trailer at the...

The choice is to either pivot the trailer at the back of the vehicle, or to have caster wheels on the trailer.

Truncating the trailer has minimal additional drag. The access door could include...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-28-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,468
Posted By ausias
Project: Van+Large Trailer cd 0.36 to 0.23, CFD test

WE are trying to substitute large 7 meter van (with 15.6 m3 volume capacity, 6 europallet or 4 isopallet, 1200 kg payload) by a medium van + trailer (we are assessing the combination between 4...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-24-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 24,051
Posted By euromodder
You can see that by clicking the mpg link under...

You can see that by clicking the mpg link under his "Econopolo" car entry ;)

http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-log.php?vehicleid=2114
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-15-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,072
Posted By Vekke
When have you last cleaned your engine bay with...

When have you last cleaned your engine bay with some good pressure washer and oil stain remover stuff. There might just have been some dirt and oil which start to "burn" when no cold air is coming to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-29-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,616
Posted By jtbo
Here is my fuel log, my nemesis are wet and snowy...

Here is my fuel log, my nemesis are wet and snowy roads.
1997 Citroen ZX Monaco Gas Mileage (ZX) - EcoModder.com (http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-log.php?vehicleid=4887)

Your car has no OBDII...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,617
Posted By Vekke
Fastest on Ice: electric car E-RA with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7s + TuneCovers ;)

Hi,

I am glad to inform you that E-RA was able to reach 252.09 km/h average speed on ice. I also gave the team few aerodynamic advices and supported TuneCovers for the run. Enjoy!.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-08-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,764
Posted By Piwoslaw
The Xsara and Xsara Picasso are two totally...

The Xsara and Xsara Picasso are two totally different cars, aerodynamically at least. The Picasso version has just soooo much more frontal area. Compare:
Xsara Break:...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-18-2011, 03:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,550
Posted By Vekke
Aeroscania 94D 260

http://cid-acb1f13bac776768.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/Aero Scania

Bought myself a new project where I can test my aerodynamic add on parts on my own truck. Its 1997 model with 505000 km in the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,424
Posted By aerohead
LaBatt's beer truck

GOOGLE this one and fish around for some fun images of the future from the past!:D
Forum: The Lounge 06-10-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,661
Posted By trooper Tdiesel
bursting of a tire in a testing environment

i know most people on hear know not to do this, but for those that don't know, for safety sake,
AND YOUR LIFE please watch:eek::eek::eek::eek:


and yes there blowing at 300 to 350 psi


...
Forum: Success Stories 06-09-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,116
Posted By Bill in Houston
It's interesting how adamantly people will...

It's interesting how adamantly people will believe that the manufacturer's recommendation is THE right number. Especially here, in a place where we all agree that the way the manufacturer made our...
Forum: Success Stories 06-09-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,116
Posted By Fat Charlie
You didn't lose 5 MPG if all your previous data...

You didn't lose 5 MPG if all your previous data is invalid. You're just starting fresh, and you're doing a pretty thorough job setting the car up.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-25-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,060
Posted By Arragonis
This is a message From Me to You. What we...

This is a message From Me to You.

What we need to do here is Get Back to the subject at hand. And thats how to Drive My Car.

As for the EPA, Let it Be.

Yesterday I was a little under the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,021
Posted By aerohead
Aero drag reduction potential

I ran some numbers which can be attached to the Streamlining Template.
I've taken the Cd series from the fuselage data,ran the calcs starting with the Cd 0.04 L/D = 2.5 streamline body rather...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-07-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,886
Posted By MetroMPG
Video: the famous Mythbusters "tailgate up vs. tailgate down" fuel economy episode

Identical Ford F-150s.

Tailgate up wins.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2400605931519184533

Covers the road test & water flow tank.
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