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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,782
Posted By BarryKillahWhale
So what is the point of this post? That...

So what is the point of this post? That displacement and mpg should expected to be a linear relationship?

Those are some pretty decent numbers for something that weighs double what a Focus...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,782
Posted By Vman455
I like these cars--I thought about getting one...

I like these cars--I thought about getting one when I bought my Prius, and sometimes I wish I did just to have a manual transmission again.



Just a terminology note: "wheel skirt" usually...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-02-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,782
Posted By BarryKillahWhale
Ecoboost 1.0 3 Cylinder - 2015 Ford Focus

Hi Everyone,

I used to own a 1992 Civic VX, and my best ever tank was 58 mpg. My goal is to beat that with my new car.

I spent a while away from this site playing with Mustangs while my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-31-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,341
Posted By arcosine
This will get you to work in a hurry... ...

This will get you to work in a hurry...

https://s3.racingjunk.com/ui/3/03/48602033-922-2018-MILLER-XARM-4LINK-DRAGSTER-COMPLE.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-06-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,336
Posted By kach22i
Pickup Truck Aerodynamics - CFD Study Chevy S10

A few weeks ago I had coffee with a talented Aerodynamist which after years of working with the big automobile manufacturers started to explore some other options, including doing some work...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-26-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 54,799
Posted By Hersbird
I was thinking of something similar but bigger...

I was thinking of something similar but bigger and attached to the bed not the cab. So something like this but with a long moveable center piece added....
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-17-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 68,711
Posted By evtower
Slowmover wrote; "And about a 100-150-mile...

Slowmover wrote; "And about a 100-150-mile roundtrip.
So, at best, a very short distance weekend trip.
Defines current state of the art for EV+TT. At present
Is this fair?
Thus, an Alto 1743,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-14-2016, 11:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 68,711
Posted By skyking
I have a custom trailer design that has been...

I have a custom trailer design that has been maturing in my head for several years, an aerodynamic hi-lo type. It would be ideal for towing with an EV. I see no purpose in towing around an empty box...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-14-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,000
Posted By Macskyver
Over the weekend I got a lot done on the rear...

Over the weekend I got a lot done on the rear window. Here are the wing windows with supports:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-macskyver-albums-camper+shell-picture7450-20161112-202336-hdr.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-07-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,000
Posted By Macskyver
This last weekend I finished up doing the...

This last weekend I finished up doing the exterior varnish. I was originally going to do 10ish coats, but after reading the varnish technical data sheet a little closer, I found that only 2-3 coats...
Forum: Hybrids 10-15-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,507
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Focused on the steering column mount today. After...

Focused on the steering column mount today. After some brainstorming with leftover parts in my hands, I figured out how to put a bend in an extra Firebird steering column support rod so it could be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-18-2016, 01:53 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 21,618
Posted By MPGeo
I actually wanted to buy one from him. I totally...

I actually wanted to buy one from him. I totally prefer to support my own community whenever possible/feasible, plus less erroneous calculations to have to come up with:D. We all have to work......
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-04-2016, 01:00 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,000
Posted By Macskyver
The off time in my last couple of days has been...

The off time in my last couple of days has been spent behind an orbital sander. I am basically sanding until the camper shell surface is more or less smooth. There are several spots where I didn't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-19-2016, 02:31 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,000
Posted By Macskyver
I didn't do a whole lot of work tonight on the...

I didn't do a whole lot of work tonight on the shell but made some progress. I am pretty sure the shell-to-cab gap is about perfect. The rear eave still needs a lot of trimming. I like how it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-18-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,000
Posted By Macskyver
Tonight I trimmed most of the excess cedar and...

Tonight I trimmed most of the excess cedar and started cleaning up the rails. There will probably be several iterations of test fitting the shell before I get it just right but it is fairly close. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2016, 03:19 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,000
Posted By Macskyver
I finished up laying out the cedar tonight. Next...

I finished up laying out the cedar tonight. Next up will be trimming the excess and lots of sanding.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-14-2016, 01:52 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,000
Posted By Macskyver
Before I forget, here is a picture showing the...

Before I forget, here is a picture showing the front end of the truck. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-12-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,000
Posted By Macskyver
Thanks. The slots are for air vents. Eventually...

Thanks. The slots are for air vents. Eventually they will be covered with screens. I am not sure what shadow you are talking about, but the cab does slant forward a couple inches. I am going to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-16-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 77,344
Posted By funkhoss
94 Caprice Wagon project--now 50.55 MPG with "3/4 ton" drivetrain/suspension

UPDATE 1/8/20: To read about this car as it is currently configured, please jump to this post: https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/94-caprice-wagon-5-7l-project-46-mpg-33961-8.html#post614665...
Forum: Hybrids 05-02-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,507
Posted By Bill the Engineer
FINALLY! The Firebird body is sitting where it...

FINALLY! The Firebird body is sitting where it belongs on the Prius V Rocker Panels.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/bmanzke/20160502_173006_zpsi5ah46rw.jpg...
Forum: Hybrids 03-16-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,507
Posted By Bill the Engineer
That is correct. In fact, the Firebird design was...

That is correct. In fact, the Firebird design was so uncontrollable in its convertible form that Pontiac needed to add harmonic dampers to all four corners of the body to stop body twisting on the...
Forum: Hybrids 03-12-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,507
Posted By Bill the Engineer
If I stay with the Prius V speedometer and adapt...

If I stay with the Prius V speedometer and adapt it to the Firebird dash with some fancy cut-and-paste, the electronics and electricals will not be that bad. If I try to adapt the Lexus speedometer,...
Forum: Hybrids 02-20-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 328,507
Posted By Bill the Engineer
Nice day, but boy did I get out of shape over the...

Nice day, but boy did I get out of shape over the winter. Surprise of the day is that the front fenders and hood will need to become 9" longer for the Firebird's grill to have clearance in front of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-15-2015, 12:15 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 42,636
Posted By TimRogers
One of the things to know about header design is...

One of the things to know about header design is that due to packaging concerns, headers are often shorter than they need to be. This is not as bad as it sounds because the pulses traveling down the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-22-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,298
Posted By vskid3
Fool's Errand (Aeromodding GMC 2500HD)

I finally ordered 10 sheets of coroplast from Home Depot to do some aeromods and seal the bottom of my trailer. (Only $110 and free shipping to store, not bad...
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