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Old 17-08-2018
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Originally Posted by AntH View Post
Well done for trying something different. The XB4 alikes were getting pretty dull. Without invitation, here are some thoughts just on the picture. I cant see the front wing, so it must be reasonably small. Why not make it much bigger? Not as if drag is a problem, just up motor. Same with the rear wing, go big! Cab forward shells came about to add downforce at the front. With a larger front wing this is not needed. Why not lengthen and significantly lower the cab? This will give a cleaner airflow to the rear wing. Also moving the rear wing backwards will probably give more downforce again due to cleaner airflow. Also might make the car more stable at speed due to torque reaction. Ref: inboard suspension geometry, are you using a MBS CAE tool for this like ADAMS / SIMPACK? Anyway, just some ideas (ducks!).
Thanks that is how the name inspire4 comes from as I hope to inspire manufactures and racers.

The front wing it's double the size of a standard front wing.
The rear wing is still a work in progress.
The idea of the placement of the wings is so the downforce is directly over the axles.
The cab is that far forward to cover up what's under it also to get better airflow to the rear wing.
The suspension was all worked long hand then worked out in soildworks to see it fits.

Thanks for your input it's very welcome

Last edited by mro_racing aka Doorbell; 17-08-2018 at 07:55 PM.
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