Looking for a long hill
 

Just like the topic says. I am looking for a very long hill with a pretty steep grade without large wind issues like the hill going into D town by Lake Superior. The longer and steeper, the better.

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there are lots of mountains here in the AZ, just swing on by and we'll find something :)

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I was thinking a bit more local, although a warmer climate does sound tempting.

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Trying to get that blue 1g to bust a 13 sec run down the hill?!?!?!? :p

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Skateboarding at 90 MPH is fun, or I could be doing some research. Not sure there is a hill long enough to acomplish a 13 with the blue sponge in it's current state.

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How long and how local? Coming from WI to MN it pritty long and steep.

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I thought about that one, I would also like one that is less patrolled. I have till spring to find the appropriate hill.

In order of importance, the most significant things I am looking for are 1. Low wind issues. 2. Long length 3. Steep grade 4. smooth pavement 5. light traffic 6. light popo count

Lets see how smart you folks are.

Given what I am after, what am I doing with the hill in question?

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are you going to quantitatively test some aero mods and see which one rolls farther?

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Giving Josh a car with no brakes?

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You are on the right track sir. Not a test of how far it rolls. Starting from specific speeds with consistant operating temps including wheel bearing, brakes etc, you track time required to go from speed A to speed be. If the weight is consistant between tests including fuel levels etc, the results are extremely accurate for testing specific Aero mods.

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I do like that idea. Maybe I could test his wind resistance if I stick him in a shopping cart. If he doesn't go on a diet soon (to reduce frontal area, the weight might help), he may not get much speed at all.

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woot! what do i win

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Excellent info on how to test aerodynic mods without the costs associated with a wind tunnel. An excellent prize if I do say so myself. Considering the Galants brick like design, this is probably a really valuable post for ya Joe.

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skylines don't need no aerodynamics, and neither do i! ;)

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I know of one in St. Cloud but that's a little too far. Very little traffic. Kinda downtown though. By the river.

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You better look for a really long hill, like one in West Virginia.

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He's right, Skylines don't need aerodynamics...

You could try the hill on 494 in Egan. When heading west it's pretty nice...good Vmax type road.

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whats a Vmax type road

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Speaking of hills, hi steve. I have no idea what you mean.

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I may know of one, isnt too far away, I'll take a pic of it tomorrow since I'll be bored in the morning.