Wing vs Spoiler, in XP Options

[J P Stein]

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.

[grantsfo]

Here's a good resource for you as well.

http://www.sm-designs.ndo.co.uk/aerofoildata.html

You might recognize some cars that use wings from these folks.

http://www.tunersgroup.com/Products/wings.html

and you cant beat "free" advice from people who actually develop aero applications for a living!

Please get in touch to discuss your needs. Initial discussions are free, and will focus on what you want to achieve and what can be delivered in response, and will determine the likely extent of your project. Quotations as well as terms and conditions will be provided at that stage so you can decide how you wish to proceed.

Simon McBeath at

Email: info@sm-aerotechniques.co.uk or info@wingshop.co.uk


...or I guess you could put a big ugly plexiglass spoiler with a Hoosier sticker on the car and call it done! LOL! Thats a lot easier than actually doing research and developing real aero package for the 914.

This post has been edited by grantsfo: Jun 13 2011, 10:48 AM