Vortex Plans - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

The Atomic Ass · 01-30-2009, 11:32 PM

Has anyone bought a set of these plans and would perhaps like to sell 'em on? I'd like to get 'em but I'm not quite sure about forking over $90 for 'em.

Nden · 01-31-2009, 03:37 AM

Just don't get a tornado or vornado for the intake tube, it has fixed blades. i tried it for a month and saw no increase- a slight decrease. Sorry I don't know anybody who's used the vortex. U mean the TB spacer right?

The Atomic Ass · 01-31-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nden

Just don't get a tornado or vornado for the intake tube, it has fixed blades. i tried it for a month and saw no increase- a slight decrease. Sorry I don't know anybody who's used the vortex. U mean the TB spacer right?

No, the plans for the DIY car.

VORTEX Plans-built vehicle

Also, is there a larger version of your avatar? Me likey.

anybody15 · 02-28-2009, 02:54 PM

Would you be interested in a used set for $45?
Interesting vehicle -LOTS of work.

Cheers

Stephen

fultondp · 03-06-2009, 05:26 PM

one of these guys might be interested.

vortex3wheeler : The Vortex and other 3 Wheelers Group

Darren

chembustion · 03-14-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Atomic Ass

Has anyone bought a set of these plans and would perhaps like to sell 'em on? I'd like to get 'em but I'm not quite sure about forking over $90 for 'em.

Hi, A.A. !
From what I've seen & read, this looks like a clever coffin! How small it are! It would hide in traffic very well. At least on a bike you'd be sitting up
(but still vulnerable) where you'd be seen ... to those who bother to look!
Just MHO, of course. -CHEM.

The Atomic Ass · 03-30-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chembustion

Hi, A.A. !
From what I've seen & read, this looks like a clever coffin! How small it are! It would hide in traffic very well. At least on a bike you'd be sitting up
(but still vulnerable) where you'd be seen ... to those who bother to look!
Just MHO, of course. -CHEM.

That's what rear view mirrors and 3 foot long pneumatic train horns are for.

The Atomic Ass · 03-30-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by anybody15

Would you be interested in a used set for $45?
Interesting vehicle -LOTS of work.

Cheers

Stephen

PM sent.

The Atomic Ass · 06-24-2009, 02:49 PM

Well, I'm bumping this, I haven't heard from Stephen, so I'm still looking for a set of plans.

jerryd · 06-24-2009, 03:30 PM

Hi AA,
I'm a member of the Vortex3wheeler group and it's probably your best bet. Steve has always been rather slow.
If you were to do 1 I'd suggest converting it to all wood/epoxy instead of the foam/FG shaping used as it will cut labor by 50-75%.