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Forum: Aerodynamics 11-08-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,564
Posted By Cowcharge
After voting, I put the last six coats of clear...

After voting, I put the last six coats of clear on my truck box lid. It was warm out today, thankfully, since when I did the first 7 coats in the cellar the fumes went up the old forced-air heating...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-01-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By NeilBlanchard
The rendering of the side of the car is new to...

The rendering of the side of the car is new to me:

http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/581773d9362ca425008b5e24-1200/emotion%20image%201.jpg

Those wheels are not low drag.

Here's a...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-13-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 32,782
Posted By Prophecy99
I like to maintain the big rig speeds which from...

I like to maintain the big rig speeds which from what I see are usually the speed limit or 5 over, the only thing i don't do w hypermiling is the max 60mph

its trucker language, ok if u are in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-20-2010, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By vtec-e
Truly fantastic cars.....at least in shape...

Truly fantastic cars.....at least in shape anyway! Car makers take note. This is what we want.

ollie
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-19-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Here is a VERY interesting model -- it is...

Here is a VERY interesting model -- it is apparently an earlier concept of the Mercedes Bionic "Boxfish" car:

http://www.carbodydesign.com/concept-cars/2005-06-23-mercedes-bionic/3.jpg

It has a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By Christ
The doors can be excellently counterweighted to...

The doors can be excellently counterweighted to have a very decent lift, without the use of gas shocks.

Also, it's worth noting that those aren't gull-wing doors... I'm not technically sure they...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By jamesqf
I like the first two, except for a couple of...

I like the first two, except for a couple of details. First, WHY does almost every exotic/concept car have to have those effing stupid gull wing doors? Or don't they expect to be around long enough...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By aerohead
interesting

I don't know how they'd shake out in a wind tunnel,but the build quality sets a very high bar.Beautiful! Thanks.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By cfg83
Frank - I can't help but wish it would...

Frank -



I can't help but wish it would fit onto a VW chassis. I'm sure you could fix those scoops.

For ground clearance, I think this would be the ultimate justificaton for an air...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By pstrbrc
Hot Dog!!!! The New PINTO!!

Hot Dog!!!!

The New PINTO!!
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By Christ
Better in reverse?

Better in reverse?
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By Frank Lee
Yeah- the front view looked promising... but then...

Yeah- the front view looked promising... but then about 1/2 way back it all falls apart. :(
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-06-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,433
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Interesting Aerodynamic Cars (Mike Vetter's ETV, also Avion)

Hello,

Here's a car I have not seen before now: Mike Vetter's ETV (Extra-Terrestrial Vehicle):

The Car Factory-Featured on the Speed Channel's hit show show KIT: An Autobody Experience...
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