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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2020, 03:23 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 16,202
Posted By Vekke
Julian in science opinions should be backed with...

Julian in science opinions should be backed with research papers. You havent shown any facts that give any proof to your claims. However during this thread people have proven you have used the old...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2020, 02:53 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 16,202
Posted By freebeard
Intuition was the name of Buckminster Fuller's...

Intuition was the name of Buckminster Fuller's sailboat. He seemed favorable toward it.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6a/11/41/6a114114fabfb72c5efebfd1baee4ae8.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-02-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 16,202
Posted By aerohead
AST-II

I've got the 2009, VW L1 in front of me. It's dead nuts on.
The 2011, XL1, ditto.
This was never intended to be difficult or confusing.
Even though all the templates were derived from 2.5:1...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-01-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 16,202
Posted By freebeard
The default template has a frontal aspect that is...

The default template has a frontal aspect that is hemi-circular. How many exercises in curve fitting do you see that respect it?
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-01-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 16,202
Posted By Vekke
Even I have used the wrong template as the...

Even I have used the wrong template as the ecomodder tool uses the wrong old template :/.

I remeber that I wondered that template fitting to XL1 long time ago. And found that post That was 7 years...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-02-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,924
Posted By kach22i
What amazes me is what I call "straight line"...

What amazes me is what I call "straight line" drivers.

Might be the software doing the actual throttle in todays cars, but I notice an acceleration slower than what I do, but where I ease off to ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-01-2020, 11:29 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By freebeard
(Consider the source)

(Consider the source)
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-01-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By M_a_t_t
I was hoping to pick his method apart and figure...

I was hoping to pick his method apart and figure out how he might have came to the wrong conclusion.

My best in my van (close to the 5.7 4l60e config with a 4.3 4l60e) was rated 15 city and my...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-01-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By M_a_t_t
It's called the unicorn corral. How are you...

It's called the unicorn corral. How are you calculating fuel mileage based on rpm and speed?
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-26-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,336
Posted By funkhoss
We hauled some scrap metal to the local recyclers...

We hauled some scrap metal to the local recyclers over the weekend (see pics attached). Most of the stuff was various junk that was on our property when we bought it, but some of it was leftovers...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-24-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By freebeard
:thumbup: Did the second side go faster than...

:thumbup:

Did the second side go faster than the first? Usually does.
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-15-2020, 11:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,558
Posted By M_a_t_t
I didn't realize it was hydraulic. I also didn't...

I didn't realize it was hydraulic. I also didn't really pay attention to the thickness of that aluminum. Same concept with thinner metal and a manual brake should work then right?
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-15-2020, 09:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,558
Posted By freebeard
Trying to make a brake do a rollers job?

Trying to make a brake do a rollers job?
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-15-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,558
Posted By M_a_t_t
Could you post pictures of the brake? The "Metal...

Could you post pictures of the brake? The "Metal shaping technique showcase/discussion for ecomodders" thread might benefit from the same pics.

I've seen DIY press brakes using angle iron, but...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-14-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,558
Posted By M_a_t_t
Did you roll that corner or did you just find a...

Did you roll that corner or did you just find a scrap piece and make it work?
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-05-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By aerohead
Air would find those to be plenty tasty!

Air would find those to be plenty tasty!
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-02-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By freebeard
Underlined needs a pic. :) Here's how I'd do...

Underlined needs a pic. :) Here's how I'd do conveyer belting spats:

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-photoshops-picture4842-mudflap.jpg

U-shape belting and U-shape metal...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-02-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By California98Civic
Looking good, hey! It is gonna catch a few eyes...

Looking good, hey! It is gonna catch a few eyes on the freeway. Start a few conversations at lights and in parkinglots.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-31-2020, 10:50 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By freebeard
Once you've unlocked that achievement, what do...

Once you've unlocked that achievement, what do you plan for the rear wheels and underbody. That could be ±25% on the improvement.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-29-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By aerohead
adhesive

3M makes an automotive adhesive specifically for your type of application. It's only available, retail, through automotive refinishing supply outlets, and is over $20 a tube. Body shops use it to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By freebeard
The final stages could borrow from paintless dent...

The final stages could borrow from paintless dent removal techniques — a glancing high-powered light and nylon pencil-pointed pecking hammers.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By California98Civic
Edward De Vaucorbeil, a "French native...

Edward De Vaucorbeil, a "French native metalshaper granted an extraordinary ability by the U.S. Gov.," is on Instagram with the handle extraordinary_metalshaping. Some examples of his most recent...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By aerohead
new ground

A copy of 'The Key to Metal Bumping', would be an indispensable companion if you don't already have a copy. Eastwood is a great source.
There are old-world metal-crafters in Europe that can make...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-20-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By California98Civic
Sounds great. Good clean compound curves, with...

Sounds great. Good clean compound curves, with smoothed welds and polished metal, are an amazing thing of beauty. I hope you'll share progress on that work. Will be fun to observe.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-20-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,282
Posted By California98Civic
Looking like commitment. I like it. How are you...

Looking like commitment. I like it. How are you going to accomplish compound curves? Asking for a friend...



"Minor"! :)

Nice to see an ambitious mod make progress. I agree with aerohead in...
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