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Originally Posted by u/Josh
Any simulations comparing the aerodynamic drag of stock wheels vs. a wider wheel? I know there is some debate in the track section of the forum whether or not the car is faster with 9" wheels.
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I'm sure Paul can model this when he has more free time. Right now, he's working on finishing some CFD work for a GTI that's competing in One Lap. As for the wider wheel, you can add a wider tire, increasing grip, which will likely offset any increase in weight, drag, or lift.
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Originally Posted by djliquidsteele
Also, would the APR mirrors help reduce some drag. And with this, would the TRD side vent canards like on the Griffon 86 help reduce drag over the mirrors even more?
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1/2*p*v^2*coeff*a
Aero mirrors decrease the area, so as long as the coefficient doesn't significantly increase, the drag force will be reduced.
Paul will have to answer the hood question, as I am not as knowledgeable.
- Earl