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Originally Posted by svandamme
I would argue that the wing's effectiveness is counteracted by it's placement.
The further to the center, the bigger it has to be for the same ampount of useful effect on the rear suspension.
So more drag at high speeds for less effect at slower speeds when you need it (cornering).
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Interesting.
I suppose that's true from one perspective, the maximum moment arm argument.
On the other hand, the closer to the center of mass (
center of gravity), the more optimum, putting size or effectiveness argument to the side for a moment, preventing dumbbell effects aka Porsche 928 can be desirable.
Think of some of the 1960's and 1970's aerodynamic examples Chaparral produced for Can-Am. One had a big wing right in the middle. And more currently the Formula Electric cars have mid-wings proposed for next season I believe.
Here is a better image from the top in any case.
We might be talking 6-inches in from a Ducktail, and 12-inches inboard from a full whale tail.
Anyway, if you want to have a discussion on it, join me in the thread below.
Porsche 911 Ducktail - Study/Alternate - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com
I'm just tinkering with broad and general ideas right now. It's not a design I want to have picked over here until I've worked through it more. Just having fun at the moment.
