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    Cosworth wing...does it work?

    Looking at those AI cars with the huge wings...I'm wondering how well those Cosworth RS wings work...you know...the really big version of the SVO wing? Then compare that to the AI cars. It seems obvious to me that the AI car wings would put down a lot of downforce but I wonder how the Cosworth wings would compare. Basically those and the SVO bi-wing are upside down airplane looking wings converting lift to downforce.
    I have the second...make that the first best 2.3t race car. Bob has...had the best one...Bob...when is the last time yours was on the track...lets race for Pinks! I'll be at Buttonwillow in September!

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    You forgot to mention the drag of the wing design and your horsepower in your question. How many HP are those folks running the wings in question making?

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    I figure those AI cars are making 350-400. Even in Autox at speeds in the 60MPH range cars run huge wings.
    I have the second...make that the first best 2.3t race car. Bob has...had the best one...Bob...when is the last time yours was on the track...lets race for Pinks! I'll be at Buttonwillow in September!

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    According to the literature, the G-stream wing, which all the AI and World Challenge guys are using, makes 600 lbs of downforce at 100 mph. I have no such information about the Cosworth wing, but it looks like it'll carry a beer rather well.
    Enough of that, it was giving me a headache.

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    And, let me say this, when we had the wing on our car and the splitter, it was awesome. Aero is cool.
    Enough of that, it was giving me a headache.

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    So you think that huge AI style wing was helping the Oldsmobile Trofeo I saw yesterday at Menards? Besides being able to carry drywall that is?

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    I find that when I transport drywall in that manner that it negates the aero.
    Enough of that, it was giving me a headache.

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    I love the huge wings on the XR4ti's.

    However.....I've never understood the concept of a rear wing on a FWD car. Can anyone enlighten me?? Shouldn't they have a spoiler on the front of the hood?
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    However.....I've never understood the concept of a rear wing on a FWD car. Can anyone enlighten me??
    It's pretty simple actually: Rear wings add downforce to the REAR axle.

    Keep in mind that wings only add downforce (change weight distribution and balance) at speed.
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    I guess it works both ways then huh? I never considered the down force on the rear wheels for stabilization on a FWD. I guess I was thinking rear down force on the main drive wheels only.

    Ok then its fine. I still don't like those erector set wings!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeFleming View Post
    Keep in mind that wings only add downforce (change weight distribution and balance) at speed.
    Yeah, right. I leave for a day and the place goes all to hell.

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    Enough of that, it was giving me a headache.

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    ^^^ blingdownforcemuddahfugga.com!
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    Hey, you pushed a winged Pinto out on the table, I just raised you a TC with two wings.

    Beat that.
    Enough of that, it was giving me a headache.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Holmes View Post
    Beat that.
    Don't make me take you out. I can make another one just like you.

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    Do it!
    Just Do It!
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    Enough of that, it was giving me a headache.

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    Bob - the front thing isn't a wing - that's the platform where the Miss America finalists stand in their bathing suits during the parade.
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    As silly as that twin wing setup looks, I do have to give them some credit for at least having the sense to put a wing on that will actually help with traction on the drive wheels. It does look pretty stupid though, so it ought to fit right in with the ricer crowd. As a bonus though, all the extra drag would mean that I don't even need the SVO to beat them in a race, I could just do it in my Wrangler.

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    The Voices told me to post this!

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    Close this thread before someone gets hurt!
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