Wing vs Spoiler, in XP |
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Wing vs Spoiler, in XP |
J P Stein |
Jun 10 2011, 08:37 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Leaving drag out of the mix, Using the XP rules, is a wing more effective for getting down force than a spoiler. I've always assumed the wing is better, but have exactly 0 proof of this. The expense of a wing can go right through the roof (over 10K has been quoted).....this makes the cheep-assed spoiler look pretty good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
If a guy had a cross section pattern of an effective wing ( bling wings need not apply) DIY would make sense.....but is it worth the effort? Note: XP limits the total ( that would include a dual element) wing area to 8 sq. feet. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 10 2011, 11:29 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
From what I have been told is that in order for the wing to produce that downforce you must be at considerable speed in which you rarely acheive at an AX where the spoiler simply disrupts the airflow making it beneficial at low speeds.
Then again, I am only going off what I have heard as I know nothing about arrow. |
BMXerror |
Jun 10 2011, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,705 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Hesperia Ca Member No.: 5,842 |
From what I have been told is that in order for the wing to produce that downforce you must be at considerable speed in which you rarely acheive at an AX where the spoiler simply disrupts the airflow making it beneficial at low speeds. Then again, I am only going off what I have heard as I know nothing about arrow. I would agree, except this is XP we're talking about. Britain and I saw a mid 3rd gear slalom last year in which I'm sure a wing would definitely come into play. Also, given the suspension setup and slicks, some of the faster sweepers would make use of it as well. My opinion on this is that if you think you're gaining time with a spoiler, you'll gain time with a wing as well. There's a company (I think it's called the chassis shop) who sells wing components for drag cars mostly. I'll look it up when I get home, but basically I'm remembering aluminum airfoil profiles that you wrap in sheet metal. Mark D. |
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