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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-06-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 198,813
Posted By California98Civic
Sometimes, I switch the alt on/off while driving...

Sometimes, I switch the alt on/off while driving at night, when the headlights pull enough power that I feel better if I run the alt a little for any significant driving. I'll keep the alt off as I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-06-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 198,813
Posted By Frank Lee
Keep in mind that auto generated electricity is...

Keep in mind that auto generated electricity is about 5x more cost than wall-outlet electricity.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-08-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,972
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
NHTSA safety standards are often blamed for the...

NHTSA safety standards are often blamed for the phaseout of the forward-control vans in the American market. Also, why would anybody consider to get, let's say, a Chevy Express 1500 instead of a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-07-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,411
Posted By freebeard
There's your problem. :)

There's your problem. :)
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-07-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,450
Posted By botsapper
Party's in the back. Study the new trailer tail...

Party's in the back. Study the new trailer tail design, maybe like the articulating convex panels...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJApcPCqF6g
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-07-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,450
Posted By radioranger
got an idea here, I had a ford van and made a...

got an idea here, I had a ford van and made a foam copy of the nose of a UPS truck, the newer models are pretty rounded off in front and helped a lot on my crude testing runs, better than 10%...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-07-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,450
Posted By Frank Lee
I think you need to go much, much larger on that...

I think you need to go much, much larger on that trailing edge stuff.

Now THESE wipers are probably out in the air stream. Can they be parked vertically or removed? My Fords have easy to remove...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-29-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,411
Posted By freebeard
Here's a free idea: ...

Here's a free idea:
http://i.imgur.com/n67oH.jpg

You're welcome.
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-07-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,674
Posted By viio
I got this from a supplier here in England who...

I got this from a supplier here in England who does small pieces coated in a carbon fibre effect. He sold me one of the big sheets he starts with for £38 delivered.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-24-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,519
Posted By aerohead
venting

I don't believe that it needs to be vented,but rather have some outer radius of its own which allows for flow attachment around the A-pillars and over the header.
If it creates a pool of stagnant...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-24-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,821
Posted By aerohead
visor

The fiberglass fairing on the upper leading edge when applied to a bus,with a 140mm radius ( 5.91") reduced drag by 12%.
By placing the straight-sloped ramp visor in front of it will cause the flow...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-24-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,519
Posted By euromodder
Let me show you this : ...

Let me show you this :

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6817612830_4535bfca9a.jpg

Belgian railways (NMBS/SNCF) motorcarriage with steering post.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-24-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,821
Posted By Phantom
I think the best thing to do with that for is to...

I think the best thing to do with that for is to cover the top half of the back wheels and smooth the bottom of the truck.

Now just guessing for the visor leaving an inch gap between the visor...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-23-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,821
Posted By slowmover
Sweet van! Seriously, making it look odd may...

Sweet van! Seriously, making it look odd may work against any plans about stealth camping you may have. Close to stock may be your friend, IOW. And save more money that way.

If you're getting...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-23-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,519
Posted By Frank Lee
Dr. MacCready's Lipstick On A Pig: Streamlining the forebody of cubes

Patent US3934922 - Aerodynamic drag reduction devices for surface vehicles - Google Patents (http://www.google.com/patents/US3934922)

Makes me wonder if a proper visor on a cube would help?
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-23-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,821
Posted By Sven7
If you want to cool off the cab, get one of those...

If you want to cool off the cab, get one of those reflectors for when it's parked. If you want better aero take the visor off. The visor will do nothing but create drag. If you want to post pictures...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-23-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,821
Posted By some_other_dave
You had "http" in there twice. Try this one: ...

You had "http" in there twice. Try this one:

http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u411/kurbmaster1/right579x362.jpg


To embed it, you use the img tag inside square brackets: []. Then the URL...
Forum: Introductions 03-22-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By MetroMPG
I trust you have seen this thread: ...

I trust you have seen this thread:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/aero-rv-custom-boat-tail-95-ford-e-18151.html#post250166

The "little" mods are quick and easy, but the big money is...
Forum: Introductions 03-21-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By larrybuck
Welcome! Some people like extreme challenges! ...

Welcome! Some people like extreme challenges!

It's the heavy duty "I will do this" attitude that makes the most special, and unusual
vehicles possible.

I admire your hands on skill, and...
Forum: Introductions 03-21-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By Daox
It'll surely be a challenge. It doesn't get much...

It'll surely be a challenge. It doesn't get much boxier than that. :)
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