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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,989
Posted By ME_Andy
Blades of metal held on by super glue, flying...

Blades of metal held on by super glue, flying down the highway. What could go wrong!? ;) They look good though.
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-01-2015, 12:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,401
Posted By ChazInMT
And here is a trace of the above over your...

And here is a trace of the above over your PhotoChops


http://i62.tinypic.com/2mnqhbr.jpg
HighResVersion (oi61.tinypic.com/14d1tag.jpg)

Looks to me like if you just raised the tail lights of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-01-2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,401
Posted By ChazInMT
Here's my take on it using the AST2 overlayed on...

Here's my take on it using the AST2 overlayed on a good perspective shot of a 2010 Prius.
It shows about a 2 1/2" to 3" diversion at the spoiler from ideal. I really don't think it'd make a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-31-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,401
Posted By Vman455
Tuft test it first, otherwise you're just...

Tuft test it first, otherwise you're just guessing what the airflow is doing now. I'm betting you'll find there's attached flow all the way down the back.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-31-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,401
Posted By freebeard
http://i.fixya.net/uploads/images/ginko_115.gif ...

http://i.fixya.net/uploads/images/ginko_115.gif
http://www.fixya.com/cars/t8964534-step_step_instructions (http://www.fixya.com/cars/t8964534-step_step_instructions)
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-31-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,401
Posted By aerohead
think

The upper image looks correct.
The offset in the contour makes for more work.
I did flying buttresses on my CRX to 'blend' into it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-31-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,401
Posted By aerohead
elongtion contour

I was looking at your second image,with the 'Template' overlay.
It looks like there's a discrepancy between the height of the Prius,and it's position of a max. roof camber,and the corresponding...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-31-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,401
Posted By Daox
Looks good. IMO the Prius is totally ready for a...

Looks good. IMO the Prius is totally ready for a boat tail (and any other load reducing mods). With its CVT, its completely capable of 'regearing' on demand and taking the most advantage of the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-02-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,989
Posted By Daox
Its also very helpful in winter to allow...

Its also very helpful in winter to allow additional heat usage. If the coolant temp gets too low (~155F on a 2nd gen I think), the engine won't shut off.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,989
Posted By radiantthought
When my lease runs out next fall I'm planning to...

When my lease runs out next fall I'm planning to get a gently used gen3 prius, so this thread is very interesting to me. I have a few questions though:

What sort of techniques do you use most when...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-27-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,989
Posted By whatmaycome14
I'm so looking forward to where you're going with...

I'm so looking forward to where you're going with this. Keep it up, looking great!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,989
Posted By ecomodded
Nice !

Nice !
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-23-2014, 11:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,989
Posted By MetroMPG
Subscribed!

Subscribed!
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-23-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,989
Posted By Cobb
I think the nakked wheels of the gen 3 prius look...

I think the nakked wheels of the gen 3 prius look cool with the hub caps removed. Id hope you paint the pizza pans black or red or something. :eek:
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,989
Posted By ecomodded
Pizza Pans look great (and function great) on the...

Pizza Pans look great (and function great) on the Prius.


That big ole side mirror is looking out of place though.. A motorcycle aero designed mirror would look really great on the car (and...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 05-22-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,381
Posted By ecomodded
I think Sigmund Freud could shed some light on...

I think Sigmund Freud could shed some light on the problem for you Rishar

lol
Forum: Success Stories 05-21-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,811
Posted By Cobb
Cool Yup, accelerate with gas and coast with electric...

Yup, accelerate with gas and coast with electric to extend your glides.
Forum: Success Stories 05-21-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,811
Posted By Cobb
Good job. :thumbup: Experiment with acceleration....

Good job. :thumbup: Experiment with acceleration. :thumbup: Many gen 2 insight owners have discovered you can be more aggressive up to 2500 rpms before vtec kick sin and still get great fuel economy.
Forum: The Lounge 05-21-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,808
Posted By user removed
Bought a car once with 82k miles, timing belt...

Bought a car once with 82k miles, timing belt broke on a 5 mile test drive, never tried to extort money from the seller, never thought of trying.

In Virginia a car over 10 years old is not sold...
Forum: The Lounge 05-20-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,775
Posted By Xist
I do not recommend coasting downhill in a...

I do not recommend coasting downhill in a wheelbarrow or wagon.

When I was a kid, a friend pushed me into a wall while I rode in a grocery cart. I recommend against riding in those, too.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-19-2014, 01:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,716
Posted By freebeard
So your goal is perfection? :) I saw a...

So your goal is perfection? :)

I saw a concept car where the rear view screens were sunk into recesses in the doors so there wouldn't be any glare on them.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-18-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,716
Posted By freebeard
http://i62.tinypic.com/24v7l1g.jpg Given a...

http://i62.tinypic.com/24v7l1g.jpg

Given a vehicle length about 14 1/2ft; you're showing an overall length about 21 1/2ft. I think that's longer than a parking space. (20ft?)

Also the Template...
Forum: Success Stories 05-18-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,485
Posted By Joggernot
The trees and the tools make the photo very...

The trees and the tools make the photo very artistic. Good aeromod, too.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-17-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,716
Posted By ecomodded
A tow hitch would provide a weight bearing...

A tow hitch would provide a weight bearing attachment point plus some towing ability.

I have a somewhat aerodynamic tow hitch mounted on the Beetle , it is the round tube design type ,much like...
Forum: Success Stories 05-17-2014, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,485
Posted By Vman455
Nice work!

Nice work!
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