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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-10-2017, 07:10 PM
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Posted By Hersbird
Smaller wheels often help, the craze for 20, then...

Smaller wheels often help, the craze for 20, then 22, then 24" wheels was terrible for performance in almost all aspects, economy, acceleration, ride, braking. Maybe handling could be benefited but...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-10-2017, 02:35 PM
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Posted By oil pan 4
Don't put smaller tires on anything unless you...

Don't put smaller tires on anything unless you are going to also lower the drive axle ratio.
When the first gen prius came out they advertised that it had smaller tires for better fuel economy ever...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-10-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,725
Posted By Stubby79
Your speedo will be out by that much. And you'll...

Your speedo will be out by that much. And you'll be revving that much higher, therefore wasting that much more gas. If you went the other way, you might have some FE gains.

Your cheapest bet is...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-21-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,961
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Your photo is close to a direct profile, but not...

Your photo is close to a direct profile, but not quite. So the overlay is approximate, but not precise. I think the angles are labeled on the profile drawing? And yes, the curve is compound, I think....
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-11-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 39
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Posted By kach22i
There is a recent aero-cap thread where wood...

There is a recent aero-cap thread where wood slats were used. Seek it out, I might be able to find it. I'm mentioning it because he said he made a slight mistake not following the template true...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-10-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,961
Posted By BamZipPow
Pssst! ;) ...

Pssst! ;)
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/aerodynamic-streamline-template-online-tool-view-streamlined-extension-21952.html

I'm not a fan of using acrylic as yer panels as they won't...
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