New to me 993 RSR
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Great looking car. I'm sure you'll love it.
I've always wondered at what speed or on what type of tracks is the wing extension most useful. Is that wing in a position to always provide optimal or better performance compared to the classic 3.8 wing that is in Larry's 964 in his avatar?
I know they ran those wings at LeMans and other tracks with long, high speed straights.
I've always wondered at what speed or on what type of tracks is the wing extension most useful. Is that wing in a position to always provide optimal or better performance compared to the classic 3.8 wing that is in Larry's 964 in his avatar?
I know they ran those wings at LeMans and other tracks with long, high speed straights.
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No ignorance Jupe, I couldn't tell you squat about a 964 cup!
This is a real 97 993 RSR, i have the authenticity papers, I also had the VIN verified with Vera at PMNA before the purchase. It has never been pro raced and has 19500km on it. It was ordered from PMNA by a gentleman in FL who raced it in SCCA and PCA for few years, it resided in OH for the next two owners and now is in TN. Mechanically it is a 3.8 motor with a 6 speed G50. adj shocks front rear, around 350 hp as it's built as an endurance motor.
As far as the rear wing, I'm not sure at what speed it makes a difference, I'm sure Mark Kilbort could explain more on extended vs non extended wings.
If anyone sees me at the Road Atlanta club race feel free to stop by. I'll be at the R&R Racing trailer.
This is a real 97 993 RSR, i have the authenticity papers, I also had the VIN verified with Vera at PMNA before the purchase. It has never been pro raced and has 19500km on it. It was ordered from PMNA by a gentleman in FL who raced it in SCCA and PCA for few years, it resided in OH for the next two owners and now is in TN. Mechanically it is a 3.8 motor with a 6 speed G50. adj shocks front rear, around 350 hp as it's built as an endurance motor.
As far as the rear wing, I'm not sure at what speed it makes a difference, I'm sure Mark Kilbort could explain more on extended vs non extended wings.
If anyone sees me at the Road Atlanta club race feel free to stop by. I'll be at the R&R Racing trailer.
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A wing extended into the "clean air" will produce more downforce with less drag than one that is closer to the car like mine. Alternatively based upon equal size, at the maximum angle of operation, it will just produce more downforce. Once it is in clean air though, making it even higher doesn't do anything more.
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Larry Herman
2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
2018 Tesla Model 3 - Electricity can be fun!
Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
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A wing extended into the "clean air" will produce more downforce with less drag than one that is closer to the car like mine. Alternatively based upon equal size, at the maximum angle of operation, it will just produce more downforce. Once it is in clean air though, making it even higher doesn't do anything more.
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here's the part that surprised me: just because you raise the wing up to the roofline or higher doesn't mean the air is moving parallel to the ground. I have big honkin wing uprights, and the air is hitting my wing at roughly the same angle as my rear window -- about 11 degrees.
Sorry for the OT.
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Thanks for the explanations on the wing.
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VERY SWEET... As other's said, post more pics!!
I find it interesting the front fender louvers are forward of the aluminum wheel / cooler dividing plate. I thought typical front fender louvers were to remove air generated from the rotating wheel. ...comments?
I find it interesting the front fender louvers are forward of the aluminum wheel / cooler dividing plate. I thought typical front fender louvers were to remove air generated from the rotating wheel. ...comments?
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Louvers can be used to vent anything...they don't have to be used to vent a wheel well just because they happen to be located on a fender. These louvers seem to be used to allow air to pass into the bumper openings, up and through the coolers located in front of the wheel.
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I'll get more pics up soon.
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Changing the air route to go up instead of down & under the car is much better for earodynamical reason.
Where are the additional pics?!