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Testing procedure
What would be the best testing procedure to find significant results from aero mods? The other day, I was trying to test some mods made out of cardboard and duct-tape, and the results were inconclusive. I did A-B-A testing with the B runs as the mod and A being no change to the vehicle and did two A runs, followed by three B runs, and ending with two A runs. The changes in fuel economy seemed negligible and inconsistent. I think the natural variability in each of the runs caused there to be no significant difference. Would coast-down testing be better than just watching the fuel economy display (Scanguage) while holding a constant speed? Would I be able to see results better? Is there another way to test? I don't have cruise control in my car so the speed that I hold while using the fuel economy method is only as good as my ability to slightly alter my foot position as needed.
If someone could detail coast-down testing in their response, I would greatly appreciate it. |
What kind of speed were you driving at for the runs? Things like wind, slight undetectable grades on different parts of roads, etc, will make testing difficult. You should try a high speed coast-down test also, where you get to a high speed, go neutral, and time the drop from X speed to Y speed.
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I'm sure wind was a factor, but higher speeds could also be helpful. 75mph! For science!
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