Tractive Force Calculator
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An interesting tweak could be to make tire diameter and section width user-definable for race tires that are really different sizes than their nominal equivalents, like Codrus' hoosiers for example, that are a full 20mm wider than a quoted 245 at the same overall diameter.
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Your curve doesn't really seem all that bad at glance. Your torque dips off hard the last 250rpm, so you aren't gaining time by revving out to that speed unless it means you are saving a shift prior to a braking zone, but the main meat of the graphs from 55mph+ look pretty strong. short shifting 4th and 5th may be a slight benefit if the track layout allows.
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Ok sure, ill retract the "desperation" from my comment, but in our region (Norcal ST4) I think you really need to optimize everything to be competitive. Is it a bad graph, yeah not really, but if I can smooth out the overlap I can use all the gears to whittle down lap time/keep up with the podium guys.
Here's my dyno sheet for context. Its a torque monster in the mid range, but I think I need to put the squaretop back in to let really breathe up top, as you can see it ***** the bed after 6500.
Here's my dyno sheet for context. Its a torque monster in the mid range, but I think I need to put the squaretop back in to let really breathe up top, as you can see it ***** the bed after 6500.
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Always nice seeing articles from HPA that reinforce exactly what I stated in the OP. This is good for a nice little read if you still have questions on how to interpret tractive force graphs.
https://www.hpacademy.com/technical-...ractive-force/
https://www.hpacademy.com/technical-...ractive-force/
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Good evening, Padlock.
I downloaded your spreadsheet and I'm very impressed with it. I added some elements to it to see how everything relates. However, I added a line of the max traction force at the two rear axles(=(weight in kg)( % of weight at rear)(g)(u of static friction)(0.224809 lbf/Newtons). Somehow, according to the chart, first and second gear produce forces that break traction which doesn't happen in real life. Am I doing something wrong with my calculations, how would you add this max tire traction line? I added a picture for reference. Thank you.
I downloaded your spreadsheet and I'm very impressed with it. I added some elements to it to see how everything relates. However, I added a line of the max traction force at the two rear axles(=(weight in kg)( % of weight at rear)(g)(u of static friction)(0.224809 lbf/Newtons). Somehow, according to the chart, first and second gear produce forces that break traction which doesn't happen in real life. Am I doing something wrong with my calculations, how would you add this max tire traction line? I added a picture for reference. Thank you.
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Good evening, Padlock.
I downloaded your spreadsheet and I'm very impressed with it. I added some elements to it to see how everything relates. However, I added a line of the max traction force at the two rear axles(=(weight in kg)( % of weight at rear)(g)(u of static friction)(0.224809 lbf/Newtons). Somehow, according to the chart, first and second gear produce forces that break traction which doesn't happen in real life. Am I doing something wrong with my calculations, how would you add this max tire traction line? I added a picture for reference. Thank you.
I downloaded your spreadsheet and I'm very impressed with it. I added some elements to it to see how everything relates. However, I added a line of the max traction force at the two rear axles(=(weight in kg)( % of weight at rear)(g)(u of static friction)(0.224809 lbf/Newtons). Somehow, according to the chart, first and second gear produce forces that break traction which doesn't happen in real life. Am I doing something wrong with my calculations, how would you add this max tire traction line? I added a picture for reference. Thank you.
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Completely modeling a traction curve would be fairly involved, but testing it is as easy as a test drive. If you want to get really involved, plotting traction circles with G-force data logs is the best way to understand the grip you have available. I have an example shown here. Lots of examples online to research into if you are curious.
No problem. Glad to help.
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