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gt8613 01-24-2014 04:59 PM

Rule of aerokits?
 
On the brz in particular...





Is it awkward to not have a spoiler if you have front,side, rear underskirts






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switchlanez 01-24-2014 05:11 PM

One of my favorite show cars ever (BRZ Premium Sport Package Concept from the major show Tokyo Auto Salon 2013) has aero with no rear spoiler:

http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-conte...S-2013-107.jpg

http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-conte...S-2013-110.jpg

zenki_levin 01-24-2014 05:13 PM

Why would it be awkward? ^^ pictured example looks great

NLSP 01-24-2014 07:56 PM

These cars look good wingless. Also, it's your car; do what YOU want, not for what other people want.

VesperLynn 01-24-2014 08:48 PM

I want those BBS.

AKBrrrrrrrrZ 01-24-2014 09:26 PM

The color of that pictured car is stunning.

Gunman 01-24-2014 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt8613 (Post 1477237)
On the brz in particular...

Is it awkward to not have a spoiler if you have front,side, rear underskirts

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Are you talking aesthetically? or aerodynamically?

Aesthetically, that's up to your eye, and if the car has visual "balance".

Aerodynamically, you should always balance the rear, with the front, to keep the center of pressure (Cp) behind the center of mass (Cg).

Perihelion 01-25-2014 10:50 AM

the first rule of aerokits is you do not talk about aerokits.

bestwheelbase 01-25-2014 04:22 PM

I intend to run a giant wing without sideskirts. You can mix and match however you want.

fatoni 01-25-2014 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunman (Post 1477946)
Are you talking aesthetically? or aerodynamically?

Aesthetically, that's up to your eye, and if the car has visual "balance".

Aerodynamically, you should always balance the rear, with the front, to keep the center of pressure (Cp) behind the center of mass (Cg).

as simple as that is, i never even thought about it. never really had a car where aero was a cost effective way of achieving my goals though

bestwheelbase 01-25-2014 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatoni (Post 1479199)
as simple as that is, i never even thought about it. never really had a car where aero was a cost effective way of achieving my goals though

If you can deal with ugly aesthetics, you'd be surprised what changes you can feel with some sheet metal at each end of a car.

fatoni 01-25-2014 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase (Post 1479205)
If you can deal with ugly aesthetics, you'd be surprised what changes you can feel with some sheet metal at each end of a car.

ive seen it often and i always hear about dropping a couple seconds of sub 2 min tracks and such. its just for me and where i have always been with my cars, mechanical grip in the form of tires and suspension has been my priority. that and the amount of money i could spend in aero could likely be better spent on data logging and track time.

ive started to build track cars at 4 times and then i end up going to school and it sucks. im on my 3rd miata and its by far the most competent track car ive owned so maybe this time around.

bestwheelbase 01-25-2014 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fatoni (Post 1479215)
ive started to build track cars at 4 times and then i end up going to school and it sucks. im on my 3rd miata and its by far the most competent track car ive owned so maybe this time around.

You should make a post in the "other vehicle" forum and share your project. I'm sure a number of us would enjoy seeing what you have done, even though it's not an FT86 chassis.


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