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The air coming over the roof will tend to flow down over the hatch area. This means the stock low mounted wing needs less angle of attack. If you raise the wing, you may need to increase the angle of attack. Additional adjustment may be useful.
What about 3D-printing them from metal powder? These services are readily available. Just transfer the OE bottom part of the design to CAD and extend to the larger height. Anyone good with AutoCAD?
The University of Ontario has a wind tunnel that would likely do this. $2000/hr and would likely take a couple hours if you were quick at changing the wings over. You could see what the front bracket does as well. Would 20+ people pay $100 to see some wind tunnel testing?
I received some interest, but was shocked at how many thought my projected price ($375-450) was way too much. I abandoned the idea after receiving my car and seeing the uprights in person as I didn't think they were that bad.
no not yet, just ordered some 6061 for the initial prototype set, and going into casting with the wrinkled finish. I like everything I make to have that oem look, feel and function. Once I deal with that I will have a better idea of the cost per set. Also developing some aero bits for the the overall car, will try to make them into packages.
07-12-2016, 09:01 AM
