Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[vetali]

So first VW got caught for cheating on diesel emissions, then FCA, now GM. 

 

Next the EPA will figure out Ford is cheating, and still not realize maybe their standards are unreachable without killing growth and innovation. 

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@techswede

if you get an 05 aero wagon ... ill want to buy it off you so bad  

[bcredeur97]

1 hour ago, Real_PhillBert said:

This is simply not true.

 

DC electric motors have a falling torque curve. The torque they produce is inversely proportional to the speed of the motor. So the faster the motor is spinning, the less torque they make and maximum torque is made at 0 RPM.

 

Here's a generic DC motor torque curve:

 

And an article on the curves of DC motors if you want to learn a bit more:

http://lancet.mit.edu/motors/motors3.html

So basically attach a D.C. Motor to as high of gearing as you possibly can for the best result so it's always spinning at a very low rpm

 

or would you want it to spin where the torque and horsepower curve crosses each other? Where's the most ideal horsepower/torque balance "spot"???

[yathis]

Oh boy oh boy

Its instant, and it only falls because its gaining speed.

[yathis]

Actually, the wheel diameter in a hub motor is gearing. But add in a transmission and you start losing due to friction and more moving parts.

 

All the torque is at the very start, 0RPM for electric..... gassers are not like that, not at all. You need a certain RPM to get the highest torque.

[bcredeur97]

1 minute ago, vinyldash303 said:

The way I heard it was electric motors make all their torque from slipping. 

What is that supposed to mean lol

[yathis]

1 minute ago, bcredeur97 said:

What is that supposed to mean lol

Who knows

 

They have no clue, none.

[yathis]

[yathis]

Yes and that picture is that. Though my wheel statement has to due with hub motors, which is a niche market for automobiles because they need to be light weight.

 

I like the Warp motors myself, but any forklift motor is a fine candidate for a conversion.

 

1 minute ago, vinyldash303 said:

 

I'm confused as to what you're attempting to say in relation to both of these posts. I'm talking about these electric motors.

 

[handymanshandle]

The 9th gen Chevy Malibu does look very nice.

 

I'm certainly interested to see what GM does with bringing the square body into the late 2010s. I wonder if it's going to be like a simple copy + paste or if maybe they're going to modernize it a little nods of the old style with modern styling. 

[AlwaysFSX]

37 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

So basically attach a D.C. Motor to as high of gearing as you possibly can for the best result so it's always spinning at a very low rpm

 

or would you want it to spin where the torque and horsepower curve crosses each other? Where's the most ideal horsepower/torque balance "spot"???

You'd create drivetrain loss and a whole lotta heat with the gears.

[MadyTehWolfie]

Ah mechanic simulator 2016, where a customer complains of powerloss and I take down the whole engine and still don't find anything wrong

[AlwaysFSX]

4 minutes ago, MadyTehWolfie said:

Ah mechanic simulator 2016, where a customer complains of powerloss and I take down the whole engine and still don't find anything wrong

Operator Error

[Imabigmac]

15 minutes ago, MadyTehWolfie said:

Ah mechanic simulator 2016, where a customer complains of powerloss and I take down the whole engine and still don't find anything wrong

I think its the tire pressure but that loose bumper may be adding some drag. 

[8uhbbhu8]

1 hour ago, wcreek said:

I'm certainly interested to see what GM does with bringing the square body into the late 2010s. I wonder if it's going to be like a simple copy + paste or if maybe they're going to modernize it a little nods of the old style with modern styling. 

OMG!.... WHY HAVE I NOT HEARD OF THIS UNTIL NOW?!!!!! "Does a bit of internet searching" YAAAASSSS!!!!!!!

 

I absolutely love the old square body trucks  1983 GMC 15/25/3500 series imo is one of the best looking. Gotta have that long box though for the bigger models 

 

That or a 1974 Dodge Clubcab Adventurer  Found one for $350 in kijiji in my area. Pretty much great all around condition with very little rust but I can't justify the money right now and i'd need to pay someone to bring it my way....

FUCK I WISH I'D SAVED MY MONEY BETTER!!!!!

[RevoltTrain]

Probably gonna pick up more hours So I can afford more car parts. Oh joy. 

[8uhbbhu8]

14 minutes ago, vinyldash303 said:

the gmt400 and gmt800 are my two favorite body styles of chevy. 

Found this..... I kinda want it now lol

[iDeFecZx]

11 hours ago, IAR117 said:

I have to wait 3 years before I get my license and because insurance is a twat in the UK, I'd have to wait a few years on top of that. I just hope prices will go down

Tell me about it, I paid almost £1200 for insurance on my C2

[IKnight]

48 minutes ago, iDeFecZx said:

Tell me about it, I paid almost £1200 for insurance on my C2

£1200 for a C2? Im fucked if I ever get an S4. 

On another note: @techswede sell the camaro get this?  

https://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Buick_Roadmaster_73435278.htm?ca=11&w=1

[techswede]

7 hours ago, Mister2010 said:

@techswede

if you get an 05 aero wagon ... ill want to buy it off you so bad  

That's the point. I wouldn't sell it to you

I'd just post pictures of it rusting into the ground every day! Mwahahahahahaha!

2 hours ago, ImadKnight said:

£1200 for a C2? Im fucked if I ever get an S4. 

On another note: @techswede sell the camaro get this?  

https://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Buick_Roadmaster_73435278.htm?ca=11&w=1

Buddy of mine had one. Really nice cars. The seats are fantastic. That car and his current Park Avenue inspired me to try out American cars.

Still want something sportier though. so roadmaster is a no-go.

[chaozbandit]

 

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3 hours ago, ImadKnight said:

£1200 for a C2? Im fucked if I ever get an S4. 

On another note: @techswede sell the camaro get this?  

https://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Buick_Roadmaster_73435278.htm?ca=11&w=1

you might not be, UK has some super expensive insurance for young drivers 

its like they domt want people to drive cars ... at all 

51 minutes ago, techswede said:

That's the point. I wouldn't sell it to you

I'd just post pictures of it rusting into the ground every day! Mwahahahahahaha!

Buddy of mine had one. Really nice cars. The seats are fantastic. That car and his current Park Avenue inspired me to try out American cars.

Still want something sportier though. so roadmaster is a no-go.

why would you let it die? do you like to watch the world burn down ... oh wait ... you are the one who would be the one burning it down 

[Real_PhillBert]

8 hours ago, bcredeur97 said:

So basically attach a D.C. Motor to as high of gearing as you possibly can for the best result so it's always spinning at a very low rpm

 

or would you want it to spin where the torque and horsepower curve crosses each other? Where's the most ideal horsepower/torque balance "spot"???

It really depends on what your use is. In a general sense you want to set the motor up so that you're around max power output at the highest RPM you want to spin, past that point, it's all down hill from there. 

 

8 hours ago, vinyldash303 said:

You are all over the place dude.

He always is...

[iDeFecZx]

3 hours ago, ImadKnight said:

£1200 for a C2? Im fucked if I ever get an S4. 

On another note: @techswede sell the camaro get this?  

https://www.blocket.se/stockholm/Buick_Roadmaster_73435278.htm?ca=11&w=1

It is a 1.6 with 125hp and I am only 18. But still

[techswede]

23 minutes ago, Mister2010 said:

you might not be, UK has some super expensive insurance for young drivers 

its like they domt want people to drive cars ... at all 

why would you let it die? do you like to watch the world burn down ... oh wait ... you are the one who would be the one burning it down 

well i'd just drive it. And there are plenty of Aeros here in sweden. Hell.. There are two on my street. 

 

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