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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 24-July 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 2,393 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Have you made changes to your 914 body or are you thinking of it?
Here are a number of computer models comparing different body modifications to the 914 and the effects that they have on the cars aerodynamic drag. http://www.cassidy-online.com/porsche914/aerodynamic_aids |
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My member number is no coincidence. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
Mr Hadler is definitely correct.
It's simple fluid dynamics. There is an accurate formula for calculating wind resistance of an infinite size, flat surface here someplace (looking around my desk), the equation indicates that wind has a strong effect even at very low speeds. And on a similar subject, crosswinds. There's trouble for slab-sided teeners everywhere. Current "F1 level" development uses a very special wind tunnel to see the effects of crosswinds at odd angles of the car, and aerodynamics under turning too. It's a big deal. And as more and more about aerodynamics is commonly understood, the more entry-level racers will be using it's more advanced principals. And the more we will see in street technology. It's the next big thing for us. |
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