outside of the wind tunnel, are there alternative (read: verifiable) means to measuring any gains/losses?
I admit, I don't see much benefit from sealing off the bottom of the car for an entry-level race car. are there not other modifications needed before this stage? maybe my problem is i'm grouping modifications in classes. aerodynamics seems to be a bit later down the road right? ...after driver skill, engine,suspension,etc.. right? |
Proper vehicle data acquisition mainly. Linear pots at each corner or put calibrated strain gauges at the low damper mounting tab.
Your correct, but in order to win, proper aero becomes a prerequisite on top of everything else. Found the articale on wing height with respect to the under body aero. http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/Downloads/Aerobytes-Sep07.pdf And an article of race versus road http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/Downloads/Aerobytes-Aug07.pdf For info http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/Downloads/Aerobytes-Oct07.pdf - Diffusers http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/Downloads/Aerobytes-Aug08.pdf - Streamlining http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/Downloads/Aerobytes-Sep08.pdf - Fencing corners of front bumper http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/Downloads/Aerobytes-Oct08.pdf - Canards http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/Downloads/Aerobytes-Nov08.pdf - Sealing off cooling systems ( all you haters of my aluminum block off tape can suck it) |
Originally Posted by afgmoto1978
(Post 9626375)
Accurate decel testing will be a challenge. Cross winds or any type of wind for that matter will affect results. As will road surface, bumps, etc. Racecar Engineering had a good article about this very subject.
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:icon_tdow seriously...stop double/triple/quadruple posting. i've seen you do this in a few threads now. it's really annoying.
learn how to EDIT your posts if you need to say something else and no one else has since posted.
Originally Posted by JMaxx08
(Post 9631899)
LOL! You're not even paying attention to your own posts. Look at the pictures on page 1 of this thread, most of which you posted yourself. They clearly show undertrays with diffusers in the rear. These diffusers are clearly visible. If you can see an exhaust tip you can see a rear diffuser panel.
as a newbie on this forum you should know that acting like an arrogant asshole is not going to go over well with the mods and other members. clearly there are respected companies / individuals seeking to develop under body aerodynamics, and you're just making yourself look like an idiot by running your mouth and acting like a child. i'm sure the mods will have a nice little warning for you once they see how you're conducting yourself on this forum.
Originally Posted by JMaxx08
(Post 9631908)
Another funny one. A few substantive questions and you get all sensitive and defensive. Well, too bad for you. You don't get to tell me what I can or cannot post.
grow up, and learn how to participate in this forum before you end up getting banned by a pissed off moderator. |
They are very visible
The floor needs to stick out by at least an inch otherwise the flow of air will stick to the side of the car, and create drag. Likewise the front splitter protrudes from the front of the car. http://www.justgofaster.com/gallery/...g/rs-yello.jpg http://www.justgofaster.com/gallery/...s-diffuser.jpg |
Originally Posted by AtomicRex
(Post 9632012)
They are very visible
The floor needs to stick out by at least an inch otherwise the flow of air will stick to the side of the car, and create drag. Likewise the front splitter protrudes from the front of the car. i have seen front undertrays that are completely hidden (i think most available "street use" ones are hidden under the front end). obviously the ones pictured above arent for street use. very nice though! :icon_tup: |
Very Cool, looks great Jon!
Will you be adding closeout paneling between the lower doorsill and the flat floor edge to address any turbulence in that area? Or possibly a fence at the edge to capture air? Or are running a low enough ride height to not need it? Will you be adding fences at the rear diffuser to possibly aid in keeping the airflow attached? |
I could be wrong, but i think Jon is manufacturing sideskirts to go between the edge of the flat floor and the door sill. I think the rear diffuser is pretty is pretty much the finished article- and dont under estimate the amount of work that has gone into the car to run it this way! The fuel tank is relocated to where the rear seats are normally to allow the exhaust to run out of the centre above the rear diffuser.
Unfortuantly there isnt a good picture of the front undertray/splitter- hopefully Jon will see this and put one up- its a 3D piece made completely out of CF that is strong enough to stand on/ jack the car up from. Its a really impressive bit of kit. |
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Originally Posted by AtomicRex
(Post 9632012)
They are very visible
The floor needs to stick out by at least an inch otherwise the flow of air will stick to the side of the car, and create drag. Likewise the front splitter protrudes from the front of the car. http://www.justgofaster.com/gallery/...g/rs-yello.jpg Ahhh.... I get it now why you were saying that ceramic coating the exhaust and adding thermal control material on the tranny tunnel would help. Makes sense given the design of yours. I was expecting it to be right up against the existing underbody/floorboards. |
Hmm.. Interesting topic.
I'm not much of a racer, but I have had some interaction with guys who worked for nascar. I went to this seminar for Labview (more for medical research) and ended up sitting next to guys who test radiator flow for nascar car team.. Pretty much they set up air flow meter to test air flow entering and leaving the radiators. They also test this on oil coolers and such. They would datalog at various speed and real world track testing. I think if someone is really serious about all this down force and such, you really need to datalog like that company I met. My logic has been that there is always benefit and disadvantage to what you do. Finding the right balance is sometimes hard to achieve and sometimes only beneficial to specific purpose. For that reason, you should have a purpose in mind first before you attempt on time consuming and expensive project. |
The key to air flow with rads and intercoolers is air in.....air out!
So many people concentrate on getting the air in with the aftermarket bumpers but then allow the air to damn up within the engine bay by not venting out of the bonnet. There aren't as many data logging options for testing aero effects. But be sure we are going to test where possible :-) what info do you want on our car....? I will be doing a full report on the car once finished. Then time for the next 2 versions including a wide body version :-) |
Underbody of the Scoot FD:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/...9c7ced029b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/...82f2b2ac45.jpg |
Originally Posted by Miata_mx5
(Post 9634401)
Underbody of the Scoot FD:
hmmmm...... |
Koseki-san told me once he had 5 exhaust pipes. He told me why too, but i forgot =\
The car has a flat underbody from the transmission back. |
Here is something for you to think about...
This is a concept of a carbon fiber rear diffuser with partial differential under-tray.
Don't mind the cut rear bumper cover. Anyone interested? |
Originally Posted by R3DLINE
(Post 9647802)
This is a concept of a carbon fiber rear diffuser with partial differential under-tray.
Don't mind the cut rear bumper cover. Anyone interested? http://www.tappedracing.com/black_rx7.html And I believe it is based-upon Damien's diffuser which is sold by JKL Racing: http://shop.jklre.com/products/fd3s-pro-s-rear-diffuser :-) neil |
thread on the 914club page about integrating brush as an aerodynamic aid. Im the author...
http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.ph...ic=116763&st=0 |
Looks like Scoot is rocking the Toyo R1Rs on their 4 rotor :icon_tup:
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note the start of the tunnel is fairly far forward. Also note how the MAZDA allowed a much better design, VS the 962. The rotary's narrow profile is super beneficial in underbody airflow
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
(Post 9648971)
Looks like Scoot is rocking the Toyo R1Rs on their 4 rotor :icon_tup:
I love the scoot under tray, just because it fits perfectly and doesn't look out of place on a road car. |
Originally Posted by Miata_mx5
(Post 9634744)
Koseki-san told me once he had 5 exhaust pipes. He told me why too, but i forgot =\
The car has a flat underbody from the transmission back. |
Similar thread about Miatas here for anyone who is interested:
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=354656 |
Originally Posted by M104-AMG
(Post 9647836)
That's "Tapped Racing's" car:
http://www.tappedracing.com/black_rx7.html And I believe it is based-upon Damien's diffuser which is sold by JKL Racing: http://shop.jklre.com/products/fd3s-pro-s-rear-diffuser :-) neil
Originally Posted by AtomicRex
(Post 9632012)
They are very visible
The floor needs to stick out by at least an inch otherwise the flow of air will stick to the side of the car, and create drag. Likewise the front splitter protrudes from the front of the car. http://www.justgofaster.com/gallery/...g/rs-yello.jpg http://www.justgofaster.com/gallery/...s-diffuser.jpg Great Efforts put into these cars!! |
Anything new on this atomic? I would love to see more pictures of the diffuser/underbody!
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