New Wing to Test
#301
I'm simply not comfortable enough with my driving skills or the car yet to take it flat. I try not to act like a baller and pretend there aren't a few dozen guys on this board alone faster than me.
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Sounds hairy! Maybe start exploring traction limits at T3
And on the a COT wing note, I completely redid my front aero to balance the rear wing, and am still working on more revisions/additions for the front to achieve that balance because the wing is doing so much. There's a lot going on with the car aerodynamically of course, but the COT airfoil is a significant element.
Just set a new class record this past weekend at Buttonwillow 13CW and am the first miata to ever break the 2:00 barrier on street tires.
And on the a COT wing note, I completely redid my front aero to balance the rear wing, and am still working on more revisions/additions for the front to achieve that balance because the wing is doing so much. There's a lot going on with the car aerodynamically of course, but the COT airfoil is a significant element.
Just set a new class record this past weekend at Buttonwillow 13CW and am the first miata to ever break the 2:00 barrier on street tires.
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The COT wing and FM mounts were pretty easy to install to the 2000 miata. The End-plates that came with the wing were obviously intended for a steep AOA/ close to body mounting position. so i decided to make some end-plates of my own that (theoretically) should be better suited to my application.
The first set here i created with the intent of being useful at autox speeds.
The second set here are designed to be within the size limitation designated by NASA (12" end-plate height maximum). Sorry they are difficult to see in unpainted plexiglass.
The third picture here shows how great the FM mounts are at being removable for DD use.
They are very easy to mount and remove since i used a riv-nut mounting method and flush mount screws.
I have yet to do much testing other than string testing at steady 70mph on the highway. I will be doing an autox this weekend and will see if these actually make a significant difference at <70mph speeds.
The first set here i created with the intent of being useful at autox speeds.
The second set here are designed to be within the size limitation designated by NASA (12" end-plate height maximum). Sorry they are difficult to see in unpainted plexiglass.
The third picture here shows how great the FM mounts are at being removable for DD use.
They are very easy to mount and remove since i used a riv-nut mounting method and flush mount screws.
I have yet to do much testing other than string testing at steady 70mph on the highway. I will be doing an autox this weekend and will see if these actually make a significant difference at <70mph speeds.
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I am pretty excited to see what sort of difference i can expect. This is also just one more variable that i can tweak in the pursuit of fast laps. Have you found at roughly what AOA (relative to ground level) you are seeing stall with this mount configuration?
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What grade of aluminum and what thickness are you guys using for your mounts that mount to the inside of the trunk. Similar to Flyin Miatas.
I have a GTC-200 that I am making custom mounts for but not sure what to use.
I have a GTC-200 that I am making custom mounts for but not sure what to use.
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I was not able to see any real benefit to this wing at our local autox event. I wont be using it for anything other than track days from now on.
Speaking of which... i have one coming up this weekend at Summit Point main circuit. I am sure that i will see a huge difference there with an average speed in the 80mph range.
Speaking of which... i have one coming up this weekend at Summit Point main circuit. I am sure that i will see a huge difference there with an average speed in the 80mph range.
#319
The FM ones are 1/8" 5052 aluminum.
I made a second set with the wing about 4-5" higher, and it had a bit more flex than I liked - I could see what the failure mode would be under a high drag load. I added a couple of wires and it got very solid. I'll get pics later today.
I made a second set with the wing about 4-5" higher, and it had a bit more flex than I liked - I could see what the failure mode would be under a high drag load. I added a couple of wires and it got very solid. I'll get pics later today.