Internal Body Aerodynamics
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So all the phase change materials (and other theories) talk was wrong and front and rear tire temperatures are controlled by flexing the front wing? I think the budget for a top F1 team is $500 million per year. This is why.
phantomjock
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Interesting to see the Brake Ducts come into focus. I am currently working (in collaboration with an off-shore aero engineer) on brake cooling and overall drag reduction.
Old fighter sq saying; Don't ya' just love it when a plan comes together?
One of the challenges F-1 doesn't have is the wheel well (or wheelhouse). Once you get the air in - you gotta' get it out or loose time due to drag.
Added bonus - if you can get it out efficiently, you might just reduce wake drag too.
I've been "messing" around with CAD for a number of years (self-taught) and now have added CFD to my study efforts.
It's a natural fit to my aero background and may just help point some of my build in a better direction.
[SIDE NOTE: I am back to work on the 'vette and will be finishing up the front suspension - steering this week. Then onto floors and wiring.]
OK - back to CFD. Here is an interesting snapshot from a video selling fender louvers:
Not a fan of the platform, but the information is very useful. If I can find some time, I'll try and replicate in CFD on a C3 platform.
BTW, we all "know" the early models (pre 78) with the flying butress is dirty, and can be improved with a mod similar to the Baldwin Motion Corvettes.
And I'll bring the receipts - as I have time. I've done some rough work, but not yet ready for presentation. Yes, I tease.
LINK to the Louvers Video (sorry - you'll have to click - won't embed):
and another
For hood vents:
It is really great to see Race Louvers using real Wind Tunnel time to prove their products. Do the initial work with CFD, then follow up. Very effective. Not cheap, but shows the product works!
Old fighter sq saying; Don't ya' just love it when a plan comes together?
One of the challenges F-1 doesn't have is the wheel well (or wheelhouse). Once you get the air in - you gotta' get it out or loose time due to drag.
Added bonus - if you can get it out efficiently, you might just reduce wake drag too.
I've been "messing" around with CAD for a number of years (self-taught) and now have added CFD to my study efforts.
It's a natural fit to my aero background and may just help point some of my build in a better direction.
[SIDE NOTE: I am back to work on the 'vette and will be finishing up the front suspension - steering this week. Then onto floors and wiring.]
OK - back to CFD. Here is an interesting snapshot from a video selling fender louvers:
Not a fan of the platform, but the information is very useful. If I can find some time, I'll try and replicate in CFD on a C3 platform.
BTW, we all "know" the early models (pre 78) with the flying butress is dirty, and can be improved with a mod similar to the Baldwin Motion Corvettes.
And I'll bring the receipts - as I have time. I've done some rough work, but not yet ready for presentation. Yes, I tease.
LINK to the Louvers Video (sorry - you'll have to click - won't embed):
and another
For hood vents:
It is really great to see Race Louvers using real Wind Tunnel time to prove their products. Do the initial work with CFD, then follow up. Very effective. Not cheap, but shows the product works!
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