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Forum: Aerodynamics 03-11-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,507
Posted By elhigh
Hot damn! It's beautiful!

Hot damn!

It's beautiful!
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-21-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,590
Posted By Hersbird
But the battery is really has a poor amount of...

But the battery is really has a poor amount of energy storage compared to the weight. A Tesla battery weighs what, 1200 pounds? That's 150 gallons of gas or on the other side a Tesla's 300 mile range...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-19-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,590
Posted By Hersbird
I feel the ultimate energy storage device for...

I feel the ultimate energy storage device for transportation is a tank of gasoline.
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-02-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 16,223
Posted By JockoT
What is necessary in an oil is the ability to...

What is necessary in an oil is the ability to withstand the pressure between the sliding surfaces. If a lubricant can do that then the thinner the better.
Or do you think we would be better going...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-05-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,048
Posted By freebeard
Wood rots, coroplast sags. ...

Wood rots, coroplast sags.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-pieces++parts+ii-picture6641-100-0866.jpg

Polymetal is polypropylene plastic skinned in aluminum. Typically 3mm...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-04-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,533
Posted By freebeard
http://cache.arrival.com/images/istock_loading@1x....

http://cache.arrival.com/images/istock_loading@1x.jpg
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/royal-mail-testing-nice-looking-ev-vans-35526.html#post548141
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-17-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,076
Posted By aerohead
wheel arches

Bob,if you can locate a Tesla S take a gander at what they've done under the nose with the leading edge of the front wheel hour-glass openings.
They've got angled fairings to create this 'jump' and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,076
Posted By freebeard
It appears to be a wickerbill, or Gurney flap...

It appears to be a wickerbill, or Gurney flap (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurney_flap).
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-29-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,024
Posted By freebeard
That will be awesome. What is the event? And I...

That will be awesome. What is the event? And I wonder if there will there be any others introducing new models.

There is also the Boring Company:
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-11-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,168
Posted By BamZipPow
Any bets that the air dam won't survive the road?...

Any bets that the air dam won't survive the road? ;)
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-11-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,168
Posted By NeilBlanchard
The drop in the fender behind the rear wheel is...

The drop in the fender behind the rear wheel is problematic, I think. The blunt(er) is probably fine, though.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-19-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,168
Posted By aerohead
double-A-pillars

While Jaray was sourcing curved glass for his projects,Kamm went the double-A-pillar route as well.
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Untitled3_32.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-19-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,168
Posted By freebeard
Curved along the top? ...

Curved along the top?
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-18-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,168
Posted By freebeard
It didn't apply in the comment, but three pieces...

It didn't apply in the comment, but three pieces is really best:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Dick_Dean_Shalako_c1969.jpg/700px-Dick_Dean_Shalako_c1969.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-08-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,651
Posted By aerohead
skirts this way

*The path down the sides of a car is the shortest and most direct route the air can take to the rear.
*Allowing the air to flow as smoothly as possible there ensures the lowest drag.
*If the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-02-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,016
Posted By elhigh
The per-individual cost isn't the issue, the fact...

The per-individual cost isn't the issue, the fact that the total price tag is as big as it is, is the issue. Paring the per-person costs down to make them look small is how the government keeps...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-01-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,016
Posted By user removed
Automated manual transmissions are the future,...

Automated manual transmissions are the future, until they get efficiencies of other designs to be competitive with manuals. In a big rig, the minuscule amount of energy it takes to perform the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-29-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,016
Posted By sendler
So many Haters. Just the sight of the words "Fox...

So many Haters. Just the sight of the words "Fox News" next to a post and the whole thread blows up. I've got news for you. Fox News carries more than twice the viewers of the next rated news...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By Xist
http://www.carblog.co.za/wp-content/uploads/ferrar...

http://www.carblog.co.za/wp-content/uploads/ferrari-f60-america-launch-beverly-hills-california_100484914_h.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By freebeard
Haven't seen that tag line in a while. :) Usual...

Haven't seen that tag line in a while. :) Usual disclamer: I don't know what I'm talking about, but that never stopped me before.

The raised contour through the middle of the door would split the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By aerohead
effect

*I don't know the answer.
*Here are some thoughts:
# It's a supercar,so if the vent has anything to do with engine cooling,it is under the heat flux of full power (maximum airflow at all times)
#...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By Joris
It is, the F60 America is based on the F12, which...

It is, the F60 America is based on the F12, which has this powerplant in the front.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-20-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,320
Posted By aerohead
link

I learned of them in AUTOWEEK Magazine and kept the article.
Metalcrafters is the name of the outfit.I'll bring the info next time.They may have a website.Don't know.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,320
Posted By Vekke
Shepherd I think you will have better chances if...

Shepherd I think you will have better chances if you search your glass outside US. I am pretty sure that OEMs don`t like any bit what you are trying to build and can even pay glass manufacturers not...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-16-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 115,598
Posted By Efe
Smile Shepherd777 R u familiar or involved with epower...

Shepherd777 R u familiar or involved with epower engine systems? It seems like the design you are advocating is exactly what this company is developing. You can see their prototype unit running on...
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