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06-05-2006, 08:13 AM
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In all seriousness it looks as though it is probably creating drag more than it is adding down force. You should test it though, if you havent already, join a car club or something and start doing some DE events, it costs alittle but its really fun.
06-05-2006, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by f1ernie' post='822393' date='Jun 3 2006, 07:45 PM
Maybe I'll just remove it & put a 1 inch lip ( gerney flap) on the existing "spoiler". I am always willing to try something new... It would probably make alot more sence.Thanks for the imput.
that idea sounds like it will look good
you're welcome
06-10-2006, 12:28 PM
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Really and truely i think that spoiler, though it probably provides a good amount of down force it is ALOT of drag and if you arent going to track events or anything like that you will never need the downforce but you will need the gas mileage that thing is costing you. If it were me i would take it off and try to make a diffuser or something, this will probably provide more down force and it wont create much drag. Look at the re-amemiya diffusers for FC's and FD's and try to make something like that. Adding some panels to the bottom of the car to make it flat will make a huge difference too!
A spoiler like you have creates alot more drag than most "wings" or upside down air foils would.
Actually a diffuser would probably reduce some of the drag that spoiler is causing, spoilers and wings sorta feed diffusers. Wings and spoilers create low pressure areas and suck the air out of the diffuser and out from under the car. Low pressure areas dont create as much drag as high pressure areas do, you have created a big high pressure area with that spoiler. Hopefully you can understand what i am trying to say.
A spoiler like you have creates alot more drag than most "wings" or upside down air foils would.
Actually a diffuser would probably reduce some of the drag that spoiler is causing, spoilers and wings sorta feed diffusers. Wings and spoilers create low pressure areas and suck the air out of the diffuser and out from under the car. Low pressure areas dont create as much drag as high pressure areas do, you have created a big high pressure area with that spoiler. Hopefully you can understand what i am trying to say.
06-11-2006, 07:55 AM
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OK OK, I have removed the plexi-wall. It's nice to get all your opinions & I'll use them constructively. I will post a pic of what I have NOW done ( I'm more pleased with it ) as soon as the rain stops & I can get it outside the garage.
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