Forum: Aerodynamics
01-17-2013, 07:51 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
10-19-2012, 01:09 PM
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Forum: Aerodynamics
04-28-2012, 08:23 PM
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I'm very interested in the gap filling mecanism...
I'm very interested in the gap filling mecanism and i think a new thread on it is needed. I did recently some CFD test with Solidworks and -15% cd reduction when a large gap between trailer and van...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
03-31-2012, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 358
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I found it interesting that the lead car would...
I found it interesting that the lead car would get some drag reduction out of drafting. Also look at how the following cars can be so far back and still see improvements. Note how the template seems...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
03-17-2012, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 358
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gap vs drag coefficient
I'll try and get a couple of images up which illustrate the impact 'gaps' can have with respect to drag coefficient.
For the stock cars drafting,the cars in solo have Cd 0.315.
For the buses,they...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
07-13-2011, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 189
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Forum: DIY / How-to
07-13-2011, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,626
How-To: Metro Kammback with Window!
First I must thank metroMPG for his inspiring innovation, measurements and suggestions, they were invaluable in making this happen. My goal was simply to mimic the shape and size of his kammback but...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
04-21-2008, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 206
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CdA list
Well, I thought it might be nice to get a good aerodynamic comparison going between different cars and CdA is really the only way to get that. So, this morning I threw some data together on an excel...
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Forum: Aerodynamics
12-12-2007, 09:54 PM
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