Ocala, Fl Wannagofast 1/2 mile event, Oct 19th and 20th.

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

This may motivate some of the dyno fairies out to run

I doubt it. If they knew how I had to drive it to get that they would refuse. It was sketchy at the top end and traction was non existent. I could count the Trac Spec vent louvers on the hood the nose was so high in the air at the end of a run. I could steer it with one finger. That is something I will need to address. I am wonder if the Trac Spec vents aren't causing the problem. Hopefully Solidus will post some video's from YouTube shortly.

Rusty · 10-21-2019, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I doubt it. If they knew how I had to drive it to get that they would refuse. It was sketchy at the top end and traction was non existent. I could count the Trac Spec vent louvers on the hood the nose was so high in the air at the end of a run. I could steer it with one finger. That is something I will need to address. I am wonder if the Trac Spec vents aren't causing the problem. Hopefully Solidus will post some video's from YouTube shortly.

You might need a splitter and some canards to keep the front down. I don't think the hood vents was causing any issues. They should help by releasing the air built up under the hood.

Hotrodz · 10-21-2019, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You might need a splitter and some canards to keep the front down. I don't think the hood vents was causing any issues. They should help by releasing the air built up under the hood.

After talking to my consultant at Professional Awesome Racing the canards will only create additional drag in a straight line. That being said fender vents would be a positive as our front fenders hold a lot of air and it creates a high pressure area that acts as a parachute. The result is lift at high speeds.

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

After talking to my consultant at Professional Awesome Racing the canards will only create additional drag in a straight line. That being said fender vents would be a positive as our front fenders hold a lot of air and it creates a high pressure area that acts as a parachute. The result is lift at high speeds.

It could be that. If that is the issue Seb should feel the same thing I would think.

Hotrodz · 10-21-2019, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

It could be that. If that is the issue Seb should feel the same thing I would think.

His car is setup differently than yours from wheels and tires stand point. He maybe running drag radials and his car is sits pretty low. He also has a Zele body kit. All of those things will have impact and I have no idea which way. The track is an airport and the surface is good however wind and sand can also be an issue there as well.

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

His car is setup differently than yours from wheels and tires stand point. He maybe running drag radials and his car is sits pretty low. He also has a Zele body kit. All of those things will have impact and I have no idea which way. The track is an airport and the surface is good however wind and sand can also be an issue there as well.

I guess we will find out. It is freaking difficult.

Rusty · 10-21-2019, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

After talking to my consultant at Professional Awesome Racing the canards will only create additional drag in a straight line. That being said fender vents would be a positive as our front fenders hold a lot of air and it creates a high pressure area that acts as a parachute. The result is lift at high speeds.

I know the canards add drag. He's fighting front end lift at speed. So it's a trade-off. Lower the front of the car will help.

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I know the canards add drag. He's fighting front end lift at speed. So it's a trade-off. Lower the front of the car will help.

I am 1/8 in. lower in the front than the rear. It could very well be air being trapped under the front fenders causing lift.

Hotrodz · 10-22-2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I know the canards add drag. He's fighting front end lift at speed. So it's a trade-off. Lower the front of the car will help.

It is a series of trade offs as you know. Drag is the devil he is dealing with. If he can get the car lower and mitigate some of the big high pressure airflow zones, add aero that will create downforce to increase his mechanical grip front and rear he will pickup a least 10 more miles per hour in the conditions he was running in.

Spooler · 10-21-2019, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You might need a splitter and some canards to keep the front down. I don't think the hood vents was causing any issues. They should help by releasing the air built up under the hood.

I am not sure if it is just the flat out power the engine is making or aero. Maybe we can see it when Solidus post the video's. I am not sure. I am going to drop Seb an email and see what he feels with his car.

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