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  • Gr8Regal
    BangShifter
    • Dec 2010
    • 163

    #2806
    Where does Time Go?
    1990 Thunderbird Supercoupe
    1999 Ford Mustang GT convertible "Yellow"
    1987 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
    Power Tour 06, 07, 11, 12

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    • 70chevyC-10
      Lord God King BangShifter
      • Jan 2009
      • 14388

      #2807
      When you are ON Power Tour it goes too damn fast. When you are waiting for the next one it goes too damn SLOW ! But we are very close children of the highway, very close.
      Last edited by 70chevyC-10; May 4, 2012, 04:58 PM.
      Phil / Omaha

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      • silver_bullet
        No Life Outside BangShift.com
        • Jun 2009
        • 24350

        #2808
        Originally posted by 70chevyC-10 View Post
        When you are ON Power Tour it goes too damn fast. When you are waiting for the next one it goes too damn SLOW ! But we are very close children of the highway, very close.
        But, Uncle Phil. Sean says that the road beckons to all gearheads starting in May, and by June, we are all intoxicated with the call of that American tradition called POWER TOUR!!!!
        Patrick & Tammy
        - Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??

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        • cstmwgn
          Wagon Master
          • Oct 2007
          • 6134

          #2809
          How can I reduce the drag on my windows in the U channels (not rubber)

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          • 1956NY150
            Legendary BangShifter
            • Jan 2008
            • 3609

            #2810
            Originally posted by cstmwgn View Post
            How can I reduce the drag on my windows in the U channels (not rubber)
            reduce the friction
            Last edited by 1956NY150; May 8, 2012, 05:30 PM.

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            • Vsolo
              Superhero BangShifter
              • Sep 2009
              • 1167

              #2811
              Originally posted by cstmwgn View Post
              How can I reduce the drag on my windows in the U channels (not rubber)
              Previous research has established that surfaces with tiny ribs (riblets) aligned in the streamwise direction can reduce the turbulent wall-shear stress below that of a smooth surface. Typical skin-friction reductions have been found to be about 5%. The results of the present investigation, however, demonstrate a considerable improvement over this value. This improvement is achieved by a systematic experimental optimization which has been guided by theoretical concepts
              Last edited by Vsolo; May 8, 2012, 05:26 PM.
              So. Central PA
              Long Hauler 2010 & 2011 (2 stops 2014) 2015

              NERR 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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              • street72
                Superhero BangShifter
                • Jan 2009
                • 3443

                #2812
                Originally posted by cstmwgn View Post
                How can I reduce the drag on my windows in the U channels (not rubber)
                Although Vsolo is about 95% right with his theory.. Through testing has found out the BEST way to stop drag is to park the wagon..It is really rocket science..
                Last edited by street72; May 8, 2012, 10:18 PM.
                I just love my Hot Rods.

                Long Hauled 2009,2010,2011,2012 and 2013. Loved every minute of it.

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                • Rocketman
                  Superhero BangShifter
                  • Jan 2012
                  • 1854

                  #2813
                  Originally posted by cstmwgn View Post
                  How can I reduce the drag on my windows in the U channels (not rubber)
                  What they have said...or just take their dresses away and make them wear pants
                  FKA Redragtop
                  (formerly known as)

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                  • BluLightning
                    Blue Cooler Operator
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 9387

                    #2814
                    Bunch of savages.....................
                    I R Bob
                    You can't drink all day unless you start in the morning!
                    2007 LH, 2008 LH, 2009 LH, 2010 LH, 2011 LH, 2012 DNF/BLOW'D UP, 2013 LH, 2014 LH

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                    • cobra
                      Legendary BangShifter
                      • Jan 2008
                      • 6014

                      #2815
                      Originally posted by Vsolo View Post
                      Previous research has established that surfaces with tiny ribs (riblets) aligned in the streamwise direction can reduce the turbulent wall-shear stress below that of a smooth surface. Typical skin-friction reductions have been found to be about 5%. The results of the present investigation, however, demonstrate a considerable improvement over this value. This improvement is achieved by a systematic experimental optimization which has been guided by theoretical concepts
                      HUH
                      Last edited by cobra; May 9, 2012, 07:20 AM.
                      Bruce, Sanford, Fl

                      welcome to my world

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                      • >>>>head
                        Superhero BangShifter
                        • Apr 2011
                        • 460

                        #2816
                        Anyone heard from the crankshafts? Are they planning on going? Is the Black Widow still part of their stable?

                        nom de guerre - arrowhead from joysey

                        "They're no good for you. all they ever think about are cars" (GTO/Warren Oates) - Two Lane Blacktop

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                        • cobra
                          Legendary BangShifter
                          • Jan 2008
                          • 6014

                          #2817
                          Originally posted by >>>>head View Post
                          Anyone heard from the crankshafts? Are they planning on going? Is the Black Widow still part of their stable?

                          i had dinner with them saturday nite. they are bringing a blazer this year. they need it because they will be picking up some parts for mrs. cranks eighty something monte carlo. the blazer just got painted last week by our friend rick (last years he was in a blue turbo coupe tbird). he's the guy that painted my 88 mustang and the torino, so even though i haven't seen the blazer yet, i expect it to be nice. they still own the car. i dought he'll ever sell it.
                          Bruce, Sanford, Fl

                          welcome to my world

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                          • cstmwgn
                            Wagon Master
                            • Oct 2007
                            • 6134

                            #2818
                            Originally posted by Rocketman View Post
                            What they have said...or just take their dresses away and make them wear pants
                            Changing from dresses to pants does not guarantee a reduction in drag but perhaps could influence windage.

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                            • street72
                              Superhero BangShifter
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 3443

                              #2819
                              I just love my Hot Rods.

                              Long Hauled 2009,2010,2011,2012 and 2013. Loved every minute of it.

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                              • 1cheapstreet
                                Superhero BangShifter
                                • Nov 2007
                                • 3138

                                #2820
                                Do we test the HUD house we are buying for meth?

                                Linda

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