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Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By MetroMPG
More quantified info about the Malibu's aero...

More quantified info about the Malibu's aero tweaks, and how many counts of drag (0.001) each contributed:

Also noteworthy about those grille shutters, something I'd been wondering about up here...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-29-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,095
Posted By Cd
The slope of the roof line is very similar to the...

The slope of the roof line is very similar to the Golf and many other hatchbacks.
Its a shame so many of them are content on staying at a .32 Cd .
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-26-2011, 05:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,095
Posted By Vekke
http://rumors.automobilemag.com/files/2011/07/2012...

http://rumors.automobilemag.com/files/2011/07/2012-mercedes-benz-b-class-aerodynamics-illustration.jpg

http://wot.motortrend.com/files/2011/07/2012-mercedes-benz-b-class-aerodynamics-detail.jpg
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-16-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,378
Posted By piers.singer
Classic Streamliners

I was at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last weekend where, apart from the paddock full of noisy, smelly and otherwise exciting racing cars, there was a show of classic streamliners.

Of course...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-26-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 19,874
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
Tire Deflectors/Spats

I went to a few dealerships and took pictures of the deflectors on different vehicles. Only one salesman was even remotely interested in what I was doing, the rest lost interest when they realized I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-30-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,581
Posted By Meph
My 1973 240z - mods (Pics! :D)

Here's my end result of about a weeks work, on and off. The goal was to reduce the Cd of the Z without taking away from the classic lines.

Ill start with a picture of the car before modification...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-24-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,884
Posted By jime57
Interesting and Comprehensive History of Auto Aerodynamics

Just found this interest and comprehensive history of automotive aerodynamics. It comes in three long parts, complete with lots of historical pictures. Enjoy

An Illustrated History Of Automotive...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,152
Posted By Arragonis
The Rekord isn't bad compared with other cars at...

The Rekord isn't bad compared with other cars at the time for Aero. Even the early ones had a good stab at aerodynamics - this is the Vauxhall one from the late 70s which the Rekord (above) is based...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,152
Posted By Laurentiu
Found a bit more info on the Tech 1 Here...

Found a bit more info on the Tech 1 Here (http://www.aronline.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=11979&start=0)
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-02-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,161
Posted By The Toecutter
A list of CdA info of more than 500 cars

I don't know if this information has been posted to ecomodder yet, but in case it has not, this is a valuable link:

http://rc.opelgt.org/indexcw.php
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-05-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,711
Posted By Piwoslaw
Interview with BMW aerodynamicist Hans Kerschbaum

In the September issue of Auto, Motor i Sport (Polish version of Auto, Motor und Sport) there is an interview BMW aerodynamicist Hans Kerschbaum. I've translated parts as it may be of interest to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-05-2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,702
Posted By Piwoslaw
Sedan drag reduction with special spoiler

This is a section from the book (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/got-aerodynamics-book-10304.html) I recently acquired:

An important parameter in researching the aerodynamics of...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-24-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,637
Posted By Frank Lee
Key Concepts...

Key Concepts (http://www.weston.org/schools/ms/DTC/DITC/designTasks/parachute/howParaWork/howParWork2.html)
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-18-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,757
Posted By Eddles
Update - I've done an oil change and after...

Update - I've done an oil change and after misleading instructions in the service manual, I removed the pan and it was a right pain to replace - took me 1 1/2 hours to put back. I then discovered...
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