RS 4.0 wing vs RS 3.8 wing?
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I don't think so, although the 4.0 wing is canted at a different angle than the 3.8 ... I cant recall the exact numbers but I think its an extra 2 degrees...
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uprights are different due to extra angle of attack ...
endplates, I forgot those were different also ... larger I think
I imagine if you had a 3.8 RS you could use the 4.0 endplates and uprights to dial in more downforce (along with dive planes at the front, and maybe the cup splitter too?)
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I think all the CF parts on the 4.0 are lighter because it is painted. Wing being one of these parts too. I think on an interview to Chris Harris, Andreas said they pianted these parts instead to save weight.
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I kinda see that painting vs lacquer is liter but how much your talking about? Maybe I'm in the minority here but Porsche makes the best looking carbon finishes- I think a lacquered carbon would look great on the 4.0 esp if u ordered car with decal delete and black rims. Mike
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Funny thing too is the mounting bolts are different on the 4.0 than the 3.8 RS. I will take a picture so you can see the difference.
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Don't know about incompatible but the head of the bolts are different. The 3.8RS are a flat face with no writing. The 4.0RS have similar face but have writing about the grade on them. I am about to leave the office for lunch and will get pictures of the bolts from the house.
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Any weight savings from using less resin is a by-product, not the driving factor.
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Good thesis: "They paint the carbon wings for cost savings. Exposed carbon fiber has a visual reject rate associated with it. Paint can save a lot of carbon pieces that otherwise could be rejected."
The naked 3.8 looks better and was personally checked by a master technician.
Angle is 9 degrees for the 4.0 and 6 degrees for the 3.8.
I believe people have put the 4.0 end plates on the 3.8 wing.
The naked 3.8 looks better and was personally checked by a master technician.
Angle is 9 degrees for the 4.0 and 6 degrees for the 3.8.
I believe people have put the 4.0 end plates on the 3.8 wing.