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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By CapriRacer
Long version: Barry's Tire Tech...

Long version: Barry's Tire Tech (http://www.barrystiretech.com/rrandfe2.html)

Short version: Make and model of tire is way, way, way more important than tire size that this question is...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By Ecky
Most cars built for extreme fuel economy use...

Most cars built for extreme fuel economy use tall, narrow wheels. A larger diameter wheel should have less angular deflection (?) than one with a smaller diameter, so going up in diameter should in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-31-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,059
Posted By 2000mc
I bet you could carve a pretty nice upper grill...

I bet you could carve a pretty nice upper grill block out of that old bumper cover
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-27-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,059
Posted By kach22i
Thank you for answering my question, yes you are...

Thank you for answering my question, yes you are right, it did have a splitter of sorts prior to modification.

Possible lifting problem now.

I am going to suggest starting over.

Upper grill...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-26-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,059
Posted By aerohead
splitter

It had one to begin with.Adding in one now is going to add downforce-induced drag.The moment arm in front of the front axle has been lengthened.These changes are subtle and would require virtual...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-26-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,059
Posted By kach22i
We just had someone in the forum do a similar...

We just had someone in the forum do a similar grille bock, then he discovered the Grille Block Summary thread.

https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/grill-block-summary-13768.html

In...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-03-2018, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,687
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
I would think an air dam would benefit any...

I would think an air dam would benefit any vehicle unless it was already close to the ground or had a really smooth underbody. Seems like it would benefit from a grille block since it has 2...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-28-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,384
Posted By freebeard
Gearboxes in general are classified as...

Gearboxes in general are classified as close-ratio and wide ratio. Close-ratio is for sportscars, wide-ratio is for trucks. If sixth is raised at the very least fifth would have to move as well.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-28-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,384
Posted By jcp123
^^ there's probably truth in that. And I'd also...

^^ there's probably truth in that. And I'd also add that customers might complain that the car feels a little "doggy" with taller gearing, which would be a marketing problem for them.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-28-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,384
Posted By Hersbird
They build it to get good number on the EPA test...

They build it to get good number on the EPA test cycle and the EPA test cycle doesn't go that fast. They want the sweet spot to be at the test speed. There is probably also a point where the gears...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-13-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,645
Posted By Tonys9
First time I've seen this thread. I have been...

First time I've seen this thread. I have been running an mpguino in a 940 for a few years now. ( figure in imperial gallons)

Car: 1995 B230FT estate
Modifications: Mainly none, lowered to sport...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-15-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,689
Posted By user removed
I would think it would delay initial function....

I would think it would delay initial function. That's about it unless you are having other problems since installation.

regards
Mech
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-02-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,881
Posted By Ryland
That is around an amp and a quarter, for 4 sun...

That is around an amp and a quarter, for 4 sun hours per day (assuming it's pointed at the sun!) you are going to get 60 watt hours from a 15 watt panel, when I put a meter on my car to see how much...
Forum: DIY / How-to 03-14-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,019
Posted By bheadrick
I think it would vary based on your particular...

I think it would vary based on your particular vehicle. A typical battery for a sentra would be 12AH. Of course, the real question is how much electric power you use in a given day. If you're not...
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