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15111111

posted on 9/7/09 at 03:44 PM Reply With Quote
cycle wings

hi just got some aero dynamic cycle wings from MNR does anyone know what angle the aero bit is supposed to be at as in highest part of wing or whatever totally out of my depth cheers Keith
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Davey D

posted on 9/7/09 at 03:49 PM Reply With Quote
are they the caterham csr style?

if so the flat bit on the top should be horizontal






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15111111

posted on 9/7/09 at 03:55 PM Reply With Quote
cheers that what I thought but doudt is a strange thing Keith
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15111111

posted on 9/7/09 at 03:58 PM Reply With Quote
Looking at your car where did the air scoop on your bonnet come from is it aftermarket Keith
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Davey D

posted on 9/7/09 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
its a carbon mods bonnet scoop






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smart51

posted on 9/7/09 at 08:41 PM Reply With Quote
the most aerodynamic angle for a short flat plane at the rear of a body is 14° (about 1 in 4). This gives the least drag. I suspect you may prefer least lift but I don't know what angle that is.






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