Notices
997 GT2/GT3 Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Porsche North Houston

Cheater bits added to Dark knight!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-18-2012, 07:57 PM
  #16  
Izzone
Nordschleife Master
 
Izzone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,342
Received 293 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
wow, first Trakcar drops 1 second at RRR with cheater aero bits, now Jenks drops 3 secs at AMP by adding the same cheater aero bits, and breaks the DE Cup track record at AMP (which obviously gets broken as it is the only Aero Beetle running AMP).

Do they make Gurney lips and dive planes for my Fiat? I want to drop 3 secs of my lap times, without going flatout.
You have a diffuser.....
Old 06-18-2012, 07:58 PM
  #17  
TRAKCAR
Rennlist Member
 
TRAKCAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 29,403
Received 1,651 Likes on 767 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jenk12m
no, not same day. so track has obviously gotten faster but its still slick as you can hear my tires squealing coming onto the front straight

there is fine grain track marbles still in the wheel wells when you come off the track. showing that the track still hasnt settled yet. hopefully, they didnt let people on the track to soon
They did. Potholes to prove it soon
Old 06-18-2012, 07:59 PM
  #18  
TRAKCAR
Rennlist Member
 
TRAKCAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 29,403
Received 1,651 Likes on 767 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
wow, first Trakcar drops 1 second at RRR with cheater aero bits, now Jenks drops 3 secs at AMP by adding the same cheater aero bits, and breaks the DE Cup track record at AMP (which obviously gets broken as it is the only Aero Beetle running AMP).

Do they make Gurney lips and dive planes for my Fiat? I want to drop 3 secs of my lap times, without going flatout.
Yes, but it will still overheat and drive like a playstation.
Old 06-18-2012, 08:00 PM
  #19  
Izzone
Nordschleife Master
 
Izzone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,342
Received 293 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
wow, first Trakcar drops 1 second at RRR with cheater aero bits, now Jenks drops 3 secs at AMP by adding the same cheater aero bits, and breaks the DE Cup track record at AMP (which obviously gets broken as it is the only Aero Beetle running AMP).

Do they make Gurney lips and dive planes for my Fiat? I want to drop 3 secs of my lap times, without going flatout.
When a diffuser is used, the air flows into the underbody from the front and sides of the car, accelerates and reduces pressure. There is a suction peak at the transition of the flat bottom and diffuser. The diffuser then eases this high velocity air back to normal velocity and also helps fill in the area behind the car making the whole underbody a more efficient downforce producing device by reducing drag on the car and increasing downforce. The diffuser also imparts upward momentum to the air which further increases downforce.
Old 06-18-2012, 08:07 PM
  #20  
NJ-GT
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
NJ-GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Los Everglades
Posts: 6,583
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
Yes, but it will still overheat and drive like a playstation.
Fiat doesn't overheat, it runs colder than an Aero Beetle. Oil temperatures and water temperatures run low, data and video verified. Start data logging your oil/water temperatures rather that your track maps, and find out your Aero Beetle is running much hotter than the Porsche static temperature gauge indicates.
Old 06-18-2012, 08:09 PM
  #21  
NJ-GT
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
NJ-GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Los Everglades
Posts: 6,583
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Izzone
You have a diffuser.....
My diffuser is not working, I have to brake for Bishop Bend. Fiat needs a wing, dive planes, splitter and new profile front bumper. Parts coming soon.
Old 06-18-2012, 08:18 PM
  #22  
Izzone
Nordschleife Master
 
Izzone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,342
Received 293 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
Start data logging your oil/water temperatures rather that your track maps, and find out your Aero Beetle is running much hotter than the Porsche static temperature gauge indicates.
I hate it when you are right.....our Aero Beetle run way too hot

and BS, your diffuser is working, it's a static upside down wing
Old 06-18-2012, 08:28 PM
  #23  
allans
Burning Brakes
 
allans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Roswell, Ga.
Posts: 1,181
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Michael, Great lap! Your car looks and sounds like it is set up very well. I'm going to be there Thurs. and maybe Sat. Hope to see you then. Allan
Old 06-18-2012, 08:29 PM
  #24  
mdrums
Race Director
 
mdrums's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Tampa
Posts: 15,358
Received 180 Likes on 127 Posts
Default

Hey Mike...those carbon bits are awesome...cool that they are slightly bigger too. Nice tire stash too!
Old 06-18-2012, 08:43 PM
  #25  
TRAKCAR
Rennlist Member
 
TRAKCAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 29,403
Received 1,651 Likes on 767 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Izzone
I hate it when you are right.....our Aero Beetle run way too hot

and BS, your diffuser is working, it's a static upside down wing
You're sick and not thinking clearly. he's not right.

Too hot = one of the many aids says slow down, keep running and the car breaks. An everyday occurance in a Fiat.

Aero Beetle, just runs, no message, no slowing down, no stupid place sensors and precious carbon fibre to melt = Not too hot.
Old 06-18-2012, 08:44 PM
  #26  
TRAKCAR
Rennlist Member
 
TRAKCAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 29,403
Received 1,651 Likes on 767 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
My diffuser is not working, I have to brake for Bishop Bend. Fiat needs a wing, dive planes, splitter and new profile front bumper. Parts coming soon.
A coach could fix that, not a wing, dive planes, splitter and new profile front bumper.
I guess buying Fiat parts is easier.
Old 06-18-2012, 08:59 PM
  #27  
NJ-GT
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
NJ-GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Los Everglades
Posts: 6,583
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
A coach could fix that, not a wing, dive planes, splitter and new profile front bumper.
I guess buying Fiat parts is easier.
Take the wing out of the aero beetle, and drive flatout through Bishop bend, I'll bring the Cayenne to tow the remains of your brand new 800 miles Aero Beetle.

Coach can't do miracles, 130+ mph through Bishop in a 3200 lbs car with no aero is not possible. My Playstation simulator says not possible.
Old 06-18-2012, 09:01 PM
  #28  
Kaiservon
Advanced
 
Kaiservon's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: GA Mountains
Posts: 83
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Nice time Jenks. Definite commitment through 15-16.
Old 06-18-2012, 09:22 PM
  #29  
Izzone
Nordschleife Master
 
Izzone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,342
Received 293 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
Take the wing out of the aero beetle, and drive flatout through Bishop bend, I'll bring the Cayenne to tow the remains of your brand new 800 miles Aero Beetle.

Coach can't do miracles, 130+ mph through Bishop in a 3200 lbs car with no aero is not possible. My Playstation simulator says not possible.
Exactly how much rear downforce does your diffuser give?
Old 06-18-2012, 09:23 PM
  #30  
TRAKCAR
Rennlist Member
 
TRAKCAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 29,403
Received 1,651 Likes on 767 Posts
Default

You could drive it upside down through a tunnel.


Quick Reply: Cheater bits added to Dark knight!!



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 03:37 PM.