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  1. Spice52

    What Speed Does Race Car Aerodynamics start to work?

    Thanks lots for your comments Helpfull Marcus
  2. Spice52

    What Speed Does Race Car Aerodynamics start to work?

    Hello All Any idea what sort of speed the aerodynamics start to work on a race car? I have always thought it to be around 60mph? Say a part of the car is out in the open, a upright etc etc, or similar, should you bother to fair it in if your top speed reached is 100mph for a short time and...
  3. Spice52

    Drag reduction question

    Hi Tom No do not put a lip or similar on the mirror, it will have no + effect Round tubes are poor in airflow, and yes fair them in, a teardrop is about as good as you can guess at, you can get downforce from faired in wishbones by using certain profiles but normally this is illegal and not...
  4. Spice52

    Wing Profiles Angles of Attack Etc Website?

    Hello I have various wings I want to test in racing. Is there a website that shows different wing profiles and infomation on downforce levels, stall angles etc? Thanks lots Marcus
  5. Spice52

    Rear Diffusser Design For Race Car?

    Thanks lots all Something else you all may be-able to shed some light on: If the diffuser angle is too steep, does the air stall? What do you think is the max angle? Thanks for the help Marcus
  6. Spice52

    Rear Diffusser Design For Race Car?

    Hello Can anyone answer this please? I need to manufacture a rear diffusser for a Supercar/Race Car. In plan view does the trailing edge of the diffusser need to be straight, or can it be curved? Many thanks Marcus
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