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Forum: EcoModding Central 03-13-2022, 10:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,972
Posted By 19bonestock88
I’ve already started work on the front end,...

I’ve already started work on the front end, sealing the hood, deleting the passenger wiper, and building an air deflector for the left wiper. It’ll probably need redone though, as I thought I seen...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-08-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,972
Posted By 19bonestock88
19bonestock88 becomes the custodian of the legendary AeroCivic!

So I my up with Ecky over last weekend and took delivery of this wonderful car which I’m referring to as “the Excalibur of hypermiling”. So far I’ve done nothing further than put miles on it and get...
Forum: For Sale 03-02-2022, 03:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,918
Posted By 19bonestock88
Guys, it’s time for me to chime on his...

Guys, it’s time for me to chime on his announcement, I’m becoming the new custodian for the AeroCivic! When he offered it to me I was blown away and massively honored, not only to continue the legacy...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-13-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,070
Posted By Ecky
New home, new plate!

New home, new plate!
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-22-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,070
Posted By Ecky
I (nearly) finished reassembling Aerocivic's...

I (nearly) finished reassembling Aerocivic's suspension, and replaced the rear brake shoes while I was at it, even though the ones on it looked like they had at least half of their life left. I'm...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2021, 10:07 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,070
Posted By Ecky
New tires mounted on some serviceable Civic HX...

New tires mounted on some serviceable Civic HX wheels I had in my basement were good for 2.3lbs on each corner. Not as much as I was expecting! Also not the prettiest, but I don't suppose they'll be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,070
Posted By Ecky
After observing all of this, I immediately...

After observing all of this, I immediately ordered well north of $1,000 in new parts. All of the control arms, links, and bushings, front and rear. New tires. Axles. Plugs, wires, a distributor cap....
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,070
Posted By Ecky
My intentions with Aerocivic are, roughly: ...

My intentions with Aerocivic are, roughly:

1) Make it 100% mechanically sound again

2) Restore the interior

3) Repair or rebuild the exterior aeromods, taking some care to make the car... if...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,070
Posted By Ecky
Aerocivic - Restoration and further modding

For those of you who don't habitually read the aerodynamics section of the forum, Aerocivic has come into my care. Basjoos was generous enough to entrust me with this automotive icon.

I thought...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-05-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,470
Posted By aerohead
HWY mpg

A thought experiment, because it's safe, would be to draft a semitrailer at very close range on an isolated test course, at your chosen velocity, and see whether or not the engine could reach...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-22-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 29,150
Posted By dremd
I've done it, but only as a test. Had to simulate...

I've done it, but only as a test. Had to simulate a ground with a high value resistor on both generators, but added about 10 miles of range with each generator just to verify that I can in case I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 802
Views: 666,830
Posted By freebeard
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture6866-100-0918.jpg

I swapped my H-4 halogens for LEDs with cooling fans. The light is whiter but the pattern gets lost because the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-04-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 666,830
Posted By BamZipPow
The black Coroplast I have on my dropped front...

The black Coroplast I have on my dropped front air dam (6 years old) hasn't broken down at all like the "free" Coroplast from the elections. That's even with the free Coroplast being painted and...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 666,830
Posted By Cd
Some CFD flow images of the car, and some of a...

Some CFD flow images of the car, and some of a standard car without the aero modifications : http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/monkeyb17/hgg5.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-29-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By aerohead
cowl vent

Hucho devotes a whole chapter to HVAC.
Systems are designed for use as basjoos has described.
Ram affects aren't part of the equation.They're looking for a constant pressure differential across the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-01-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 666,830
Posted By Sven7
I took a little break today and a picture of the...

I took a little break today and a picture of the Aero Civic was on my wall... voila! :thumbup:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6799901023_7730063109_z.jpg...
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