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Forum: Aerodynamics 05-05-2020, 06:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,613
Posted By miro
I'm kinda late to the party re: frontal area. ...

I'm kinda late to the party re: frontal area.
Perhaps a old school planimeter might be useful to estimate the ratio of the frontal area between the Crosstour and a known Honda vehicle ( Insight ?...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-28-2020, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,557
Posted By freebeard
Airbus and Rolls-Royce hit eject on hybrid-electric airliner testbed

I can't find a good aircraft thread to drop this in. www.theregister.co.uk: Airbus and Rolls-Royce hit eject on hybrid-electric airliner testbed after E-Fan X project fails to get off the ground...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-28-2020, 01:45 AM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 521,928
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Besides this Fiat 147 being such a featherweight,...

Besides this Fiat 147 being such a featherweight, there were times when Brazilian racing championships resorted to ethanol. Might qualify as somewhat eco or not?...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-25-2020, 02:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I'm not so familiar with the i10, having seen...

I'm not so familiar with the i10, having seen only a few with Uruguayan plates. Mounting points might not be so troublesome at all for an automatic transmission swap, since it had been a factory...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-25-2020, 02:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By sankyp
Thnku for replying. There are a couple of...

Thnku for replying. There are a couple of companies that offer automated clutch systems. However the cost is high. I am looking to try a manually controlled clutch using viper motors. There are a few...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-25-2020, 02:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By sankyp
Hi. Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately there is...

Hi. Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately there is no amt for this model. It does come with a not so efficient 4speed auto, however all mechanics I spoke to have dissuaded me from doing it citing...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-25-2020, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Such adaptations cater mostly to drivers with...

Such adaptations cater mostly to drivers with some physical disability.

Since you're in India, try this: Ferro Equip (http://www.mobilityenhanced.com/)
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-24-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By rmay635703
Balloon slowly floating off wind power? 3...

Balloon slowly floating off wind power?

3 week flights in only one direction?
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-24-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By oil pan 4
I don't see electric being able to fly a plane to...

I don't see electric being able to fly a plane to a different part of the world any time soon.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-24-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By aerohead
algae

There appears to be a reluctant,however shifting awareness that,electrification of much of industry offers such available 'thermal' efficiencies,that liquid fuels of all stripes will simply be unable...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-23-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,622
Posted By freebeard
Prof. Alberto Morelli's wind tunnel work: ...

Prof. Alberto Morelli's wind tunnel work:


http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Untitled7_22.jpg
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/morellis-fluid-tail-33283.html

It's...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-23-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,319,622
Posted By wdb
Fiat Fishbowl?

Fiat Fishbowl?
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-23-2020, 01:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,768
Posted By California98Civic
More data on smooth wheel covers effectiveness

A couple key findings on smooth wheel covers of interest to this forum, from:

Sofie Koitrand, Adrian Gaylard, and Gianluca Orso Fiet, "An Investigation of Wheel Aerodynamic Effects for a Saloon...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,613
Posted By freebeard
Send it to me, I have one like this: ...

Send it to me, I have one like this:
http://www.canfortlab.com/pic/big/453_0.jpg
http://www.canfortlab.com/pic/big/453_0.jpg (http://www.canfortlab.com/pic/big/453_0.jpg)
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-16-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By ennored
A similar setup was used on British Touring Cars...

A similar setup was used on British Touring Cars back in the 90's. The radiators were mounted low. Air came in the lower opening, through the radiators, and was ducted out the sides, just ahead of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-15-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By rmay635703
Depending on your cooling load using coolant to...

Depending on your cooling load using coolant to heat large flat horizontal surfaces like the car underbody and hood while keeping the grill completely closed might yield the same effect, possibly a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-15-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,613
Posted By freebeard
Both would be reduced to a uniform gray. The...

Both would be reduced to a uniform gray. The lighter gray will be some percentage different to the darker one. This would be approximate, the advantage is one might be able to do it without getting...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-15-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,613
Posted By freebeard
It's a multiplier. Find a black on white...

It's a multiplier.

Find a black on white silhouette of the two models, apply a Gaussian Blur filter to it's max and read the RGB value for each. The difference should be proportional without a lot...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-15-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,785
Posted By aerohead
Porsche cooling

It's comforting that Volkswagen AG would allow the budget to handle the R&D costs which lead to the design.
At around $2,000/hour for wind tunnel testing,in a world-class facility,it's been reported...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-14-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Ecky
Mine are flat on the bottom and wrap around posts...

Mine are flat on the bottom and wrap around posts on the top.

I went with stiffer springs that kept stock ride height. When I removed weight from the rear of my car, I had to remove a third of a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-14-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,613
Posted By Ecky
I'm sure it can be done, but I'm unaware of any...

I'm sure it can be done, but I'm unaware of any existing code that works for it.
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-14-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By me and my metro
I lowered the back of my Saturn L200 one complete...

I lowered the back of my Saturn L200 one complete coil. I also removed some of the snubber. I did have to install adjustable lower control arms and get a complete alignment. The front is at factory...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-14-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,613
Posted By Ecky
Cheapest method is an MPGuino. Parts probably...

Cheapest method is an MPGuino. Parts probably come out to under $30. Easiest is a Scangauge(e). Both I find invaluable.
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-14-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Frank Lee
I found and cut springs from a scrap car, just in...

I found and cut springs from a scrap car, just in case I wanted to go back to stock. That was... oh... 20 years ago? Pleased with the mod.

According to Eaton, I did not do it the right way. My...
Forum: The Lounge 04-14-2020, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By freebeard
There're a maximum of 77 wives that need worry. ...

There're a maximum of 77 wives that need worry.

https://motoiq.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Porsche_935_wheels-800x351.jpg
https://motoiq.com/new-porsche-935/

The zip-tied hubcaps are...
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