Who wants downforce?

wstar · 04-17-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Ztune

Voltex might be releasing a wing for the 370Z.

This piece will significantly increase down force towards the rear and will be a great benefit for those of you who enjoy tracking.

Any idea of the specs on these (like, what speeds they're appropriate at? how much drag and how much downforce they provide at a given wind speed, etc?). I'm not a potential customer, but I'm just curious what such an aggressive wing really does under what conditions, or what types of racing its most appropriate for.

370Ztune · 04-17-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Any idea of the specs on these (like, what speeds they're appropriate at? how much drag and how much downforce they provide at a given wind speed, etc?). I'm not a potential customer, but I'm just curious what such an aggressive wing really does under what conditions, or what types of racing its most appropriate for.

Voltex offers different specs when they produce wings. Based on previous experience with Voltex, this wing will probably range from 1400-1900mm. It will more than likely be produced in FRP, wet carbon, and dry carbon. A wing like this is best used when on a track with a lot of tight turns. This wing should significantly increase downforce; only reason I say this is because one of my fellow peers uses a Voltex wing on his S2000 when he tracks...his wing creates so much downforce that it actually dented his reinforced OEM trunk. Depending on your priorities, this is either a huge plus or huge frustration. As most people know, the more downforce you have, the more drag you have. So for tracks with a lot of straights and less sharp turns, you might want a wing with a little less downforce IMO.

ChrisSlicks · 04-17-2009, 09:17 PM

You would have to define "tight turns". There would be negligible downforce until at least 60-70 mph.

Problem with these rear wings on our kinds of cars is that without matching front downforce you would just end up with lots of understeer. The rear would stick like glue while the front skips.

355890 · 04-17-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

You would have to define "tight turns". There would be negligible downforce until at least 60-70 mph.

Problem with these rear wings on our kinds of cars is that without matching front downforce you would just end up with lots of understeer. The rear would stick like glue while the front skips.

Excellent observation.

370Ztune · 04-20-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

You would have to define "tight turns". There would be negligible downforce until at least 60-70 mph.

Problem with these rear wings on our kinds of cars is that without matching front downforce you would just end up with lots of understeer. The rear would stick like glue while the front skips.

Excellent point...depending on how you go about modifying your 370, A front diffuser and some canards might do the trick.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	You would have to define "tight turns". There would be negligible downforce until at least 60-70 mph. Problem with these rear wings on our kinds of cars is that without matching front downforce you would just end up with lots of understeer. The rear would stick like glue while the front skips.