How important is the 991 rear spoiler for stability/downforce?
02-21-2018, 08:25 PM
#62
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Originally Posted by chuckbdc
Thanks for that posting- very interesting. But I don't understand your comment (Downforce doesn't exist?? ).
Meant for the ONE member here who says the rear spoiler/wings/etc are just feel good features and do nothing for performance.
Yes, downforce does exist and is REAL.
02-21-2018, 08:30 PM
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02-21-2018, 10:45 PM
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Are the listed values for spoiler stored or deployed?
02-21-2018, 10:51 PM
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And speaking of drag (which nobody has metioned so far, except for Asia), it is relatively easy to generate positive or negative lift while ignoring drag. For a street car, seldom above 80 mph, canceling lift, especially at the rear, is nice--unless it adds significant drag.
02-21-2018, 11:26 PM
#67
Burning Brakes
Interesting. I'd be curious to see the lift values for the standard, full ride height chassis. It would be also nice to see if the drag values changed as the chassis was lowered.
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11-13-2018, 10:33 AM
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