New Wing to Test
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I'm simply not comfortable enough with my driving skills or the car yet to take it flat. I try not to act like a baller and pretend there aren't a few dozen guys on this board alone faster than me.
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Sounds hairy! Maybe start exploring traction limits at T3 ![wink](https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/wink.gif)
And on the a COT wing note, I completely redid my front aero to balance the rear wing, and am still working on more revisions/additions for the front to achieve that balance because the wing is doing so much. There's a lot going on with the car aerodynamically of course, but the COT airfoil is a significant element.
Just set a new class record this past weekend at Buttonwillow 13CW and am the first miata to ever break the 2:00 barrier on street tires.
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And on the a COT wing note, I completely redid my front aero to balance the rear wing, and am still working on more revisions/additions for the front to achieve that balance because the wing is doing so much. There's a lot going on with the car aerodynamically of course, but the COT airfoil is a significant element.
Just set a new class record this past weekend at Buttonwillow 13CW and am the first miata to ever break the 2:00 barrier on street tires.
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The COT wing and FM mounts were pretty easy to install to the 2000 miata. The End-plates that came with the wing were obviously intended for a steep AOA/ close to body mounting position. so i decided to make some end-plates of my own that (theoretically) should be better suited to my application.
The first set here i created with the intent of being useful at autox speeds.
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The second set here are designed to be within the size limitation designated by NASA (12" end-plate height maximum). Sorry they are difficult to see in unpainted plexiglass.
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The third picture here shows how great the FM mounts are at being removable for DD use.
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They are very easy to mount and remove since i used a riv-nut mounting method and flush mount screws.
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I have yet to do much testing other than string testing at steady 70mph on the highway. I will be doing an autox this weekend and will see if these actually make a significant difference at <70mph speeds.
The first set here i created with the intent of being useful at autox speeds.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/race-prep-75/73953-new-wing-test-30542_10151361301207019_1740312545_n.jpg?dateline=1366319542)
The second set here are designed to be within the size limitation designated by NASA (12" end-plate height maximum). Sorry they are difficult to see in unpainted plexiglass.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/race-prep-75/73954-new-wing-test-10075_10151361301372019_1567548984_n.jpg?dateline=1366319542)
The third picture here shows how great the FM mounts are at being removable for DD use.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/race-prep-75/73955-new-wing-test-48042_10151361301502019_1210538616_n.jpg?dateline=1366319542)
They are very easy to mount and remove since i used a riv-nut mounting method and flush mount screws.
![](https://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/race-prep-75/73956-new-wing-test-64099_10151361300627019_1006575248_n.jpg?dateline=1366319542)
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I have yet to do much testing other than string testing at steady 70mph on the highway. I will be doing an autox this weekend and will see if these actually make a significant difference at <70mph speeds.
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I am pretty excited to see what sort of difference i can expect. This is also just one more variable that i can tweak in the pursuit of fast laps. Have you found at roughly what AOA (relative to ground level) you are seeing stall with this mount configuration?
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What grade of aluminum and what thickness are you guys using for your mounts that mount to the inside of the trunk. Similar to Flyin Miatas.
I have a GTC-200 that I am making custom mounts for but not sure what to use.
I have a GTC-200 that I am making custom mounts for but not sure what to use.
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I was not able to see any real benefit to this wing at our local autox event. I wont be using it for anything other than track days from now on.
Speaking of which... i have one coming up this weekend at Summit Point main circuit. I am sure that i will see a huge difference there with an average speed in the 80mph range.
Speaking of which... i have one coming up this weekend at Summit Point main circuit. I am sure that i will see a huge difference there with an average speed in the 80mph range.
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The FM ones are 1/8" 5052 aluminum.
I made a second set with the wing about 4-5" higher, and it had a bit more flex than I liked - I could see what the failure mode would be under a high drag load. I added a couple of wires and it got very solid. I'll get pics later today.
I made a second set with the wing about 4-5" higher, and it had a bit more flex than I liked - I could see what the failure mode would be under a high drag load. I added a couple of wires and it got very solid. I'll get pics later today.