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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-01-2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,858
Posted By redpoint5
It's a 3rd rail topic. People want to believe...

It's a 3rd rail topic. People want to believe they can pay indulgences in the form of consumerism to get into the good graces of Gaia. There are worse religions and practices though.

I'm a fan of...
Forum: Success Stories 03-19-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,423
Posted By freebeard
The aftermarket suspension companies are out of...

The aftermarket suspension companies are out of control.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RnC0tPWoUUA/hqdefault.jpg
Extreme Camber Cars JDM Compilation Part #2 (https://youtu.be/RnC0tPWoUUA)

Like the...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-16-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,966
Posted By MetroMPG
Hi, ERTW - Thanks for posting those. ...

Hi, ERTW -

Thanks for posting those.

BUT - we can get in trouble on copyright grounds for copy/pasting entire articles from other sites.

Best to just quote a portion of the article in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-11-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By aerohead
optimistic

For the 55 mph numbers I just used what Honda had published for their 'conventional' car,and taking the R-R power directly off the curve and calculating the aerodynamic road load HP for the new CdA,I...
Forum: Success Stories 09-10-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,229
Posted By euromodder
Sales aspirations - actual or imagined - are...

Sales aspirations - actual or imagined - are probably the most important objections to be overcome in the boardrooms.
However ...
Nobody in the know gave the revived low-cost car manufacturer Dacia...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-09-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By Vekke
Do you people who like to drive slow put any...

Do you people who like to drive slow put any value to your free time or are you just trying to save the planet by saving fuel (less co2) and its OK sacrifice to spend some 20-81% more time in your...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-07-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
Posted By aerohead
100 mph & 32 mpg

John Gilkison and I collaborated on a new blog for E V World,'100 Miles per Hour and 32 Miles per Gallon.'
John published it today.
If your new to aerodynamic streamlining and it's technological...
Forum: Success Stories 08-25-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,229
Posted By euromodder
We can only dream about it in Europe as well :o ...

We can only dream about it in Europe as well :o

While Vekke shows what can be done in a dedicated individual's garage, the 2L Lupo won't meet Euro V, nor any contemporary comfort or safety...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-26-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,662
Posted By kach22i
I've been thinking about this thread lately. ...

I've been thinking about this thread lately.

In the video he describes the 1989 Colani Corvette Charisma, as an upside down wing - it's all about down-force........he adds.

Interesting in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-20-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,662
Posted By kach22i
I watched all of the Colani and the one Lovegrove...

I watched all of the Colani and the one Lovegrove video this morning.

MIND EXPANDING

Great stuff, really inspires after a long week of banging my head against the wall.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-19-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,662
Posted By freebeard
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-concepts-picture4644-images.jpg

I like his 3-blade pinwheel wipers.
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-05-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,083
Posted By tjts1
I'm sure you're perfectly capable of beating the...

I'm sure you're perfectly capable of beating the CR economy numbers, thats not the point of the test. The point is to replicate real world driving by the average driver who isn't constantly thinking...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-16-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,351
Posted By freebeard
Why does The Template have to be a half body of revolution?

My understanding is that The Template is a half body of revolution to insure that air doesn't want to move laterally because of pressure differentials between the top and sides, which leads to vortex...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 32,083
Posted By redpoint5
Depends on the type of frontal collision. :p...

Depends on the type of frontal collision. :p Based on the models above, I prefer to be the big spoon. :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-12-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 53,170
Posted By ecomodded
Yes sir ree bob. Seems people are forgetting that...

Yes sir ree bob. Seems people are forgetting that the reason a bike leans is because its suspension does not.
Forum: DIY / How-to 07-10-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 256,063
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I have successfully cut the first 4 sheets for...

I have successfully cut the first 4 sheets for the CarBEN EV5 chassis -- only 89 to go!

WOO HOO!!!

I had to fix two problems: the voltage driving the Z and Y axes was too low, and the drive...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 251,361
Posted By seifrob
Aerodynamic streamline template - online tool (view streamlined extension on any car)

Browsing a forum I saw quite a lot requests of overlying an aerodynamic streamline template over users cars picture. (What is it? see:...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-19-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,148
Posted By Sven7
link...

link (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/full-boat-tail-trailer-gap-fillers-toyota-t-7839-25.html#post294074)
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-16-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,148
Posted By kach22i
Guilty as charged, but in my own defense the...

Guilty as charged, but in my own defense the deviations were rather symmetrical which was something I was trying to point out.

Proper alignment:
Automobile 2 - Odds and Ends pictures by kach22i...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-15-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,148
Posted By Vekke
I dont agree 100% with aerohead on this reading...

I dont agree 100% with aerohead on this reading stuff. Its good to read lots of books and previous studies but there is always coming new and better info which might disagree with the old data. So...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-14-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,148
Posted By aerohead
building

If you're going to scratch-build a body-in -white car I would recommend you not begin until you have thoroughly read about Eiffel,Rumpler,Jaray,Lay,Fachsenfeld,Kamm,Hoerner,Korff,Mair,Morelli,and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-07-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 32,329
Posted By kach22i
The baby Mooncraft. Rareté only: le retour -...

The baby Mooncraft.

Rareté only: le retour - Page 317 Auto titre.com (http://www.autotitre.com/forum/Rarete-only-le-retour-38539p317.htm)
http://up.autotitre.com/67c8a619c2.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-03-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,297
Posted By aerohead
new images for 'template'

I failed three attempts to add two new views for the "template' thread.I'm trying this new thread to see if it will accept the files.
If it works,these will be working drawings from last year:...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-03-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 32,329
Posted By kach22i
Great information, can you lead me to a white...

Great information, can you lead me to a white paper PDF in case I ever need to argue this point?

Beautiful red car in the attachment you made. This exercise I'm going through is almost the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-02-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 284,148
Posted By aerohead
templates

I doubt that there's any risk that we'll see any pumpkin seed cars on the road.They are the ideal,but billions will find fault with them.There are too many reasons not to consider ideal automotive...
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