Stillen Roof Wing

Modshack · 05-09-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

I doubt it gives much downforce... its more than likely a spoiler rather than a wing. In which case, it is breaking up the airflow so air doesnt stick to your rear window and cause drag.

Interesting article on this and Vortex generators in general Here:

There's 4 parts to this series so look around.. Autospeed article

RCZ · 05-09-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Interesting article on this and Vortex generators in general Here:

There's 4 parts to this series so look around.. Autospeed article

Will do, I have much to learn about Aero. Thanks Mod

EDIT: I'm assuming then that our cars are streamlined enough in the transfer from roof to rear window where the flow doesn't separate too much. Could it be better to speed up the surface layer with some vortex generators? every bit helps I guess. Like I said, much to learn.

Its funny, but I read something that completely contradicted that whole article a while back. Can't trust any sources these days I guess.

So whats your opinion on this wing? Will it do more harm because of the separation/drag that it will cause or is the downforce (if any) created by it worth the drag? Or is there no way of knowing without testing..

ZKindaGuy · 05-09-2010, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Will do, I have much to learn about Aero. Thanks Mod

EDIT: I'm assuming then that our cars are streamlined enough in the transfer from roof to rear window where the flow doesn't separate too much. Could it be better to speed up the surface layer with some vortex generators? every bit helps I guess. Like I said, much to learn.

Its funny, but I read something that completely contradicted that whole article a while back. Can't trust any sources these days I guess.

So whats your opinion on this wing? Will it do more harm because of the separation/drag that it will cause or is the downforce (if any) created by it worth the drag? Or is there no way of knowing without testing..

I have never read any article such as this one where the writers want their cake and want to eat it too by way of magically transformating the theoretical into conclusions with little to no substantive resultive test evidence...

AK370Z · 05-10-2010, 06:51 AM

I absolutely love it. It looks fantastic (especially in white

). Good job STILLEN

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