pewe
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| posted on 11/12/06 at 11:24 AM |
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Front wings
What are the general thoughts on positioning the front wingsin relation to the tyre circumference?
I know it depends on model but are there any SVA implications other than edging them?
Looking through the comics it seems to vary widely from lining up with a vertical off the front of the tyre to front edge parallel to the upper
wishbone or lighting bracket. Some even seem to line up with the rear lower edge lined up with the front lower edge of the rear wing.
Presumably the further round the tyre they sit = less grit blast to the rear arches?
Cheers, Pewe.
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oliwb
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| posted on 11/12/06 at 11:30 AM |
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SVA says that a plumb (vertical) line drawn downwards from the front edge of the cycle wing MUST extend forwards of the wheel rim (not tyre)....so in
English as long as it comes far enough forwards to extend over the rim you can do what ever you like....Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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pewe
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| posted on 11/12/06 at 11:33 AM |
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Thanks, Oli. Should have asked before I drilled those f**cking holes at the weekend! Out with the filler paste /wet & dry tonight then.
Cheers, Pewe
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nitram38
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| posted on 11/12/06 at 11:38 AM |
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One other thing though, is the further forward you have them the less drag they create. Further back might look better, but for aerodynamics, keep
them level.
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James
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| posted on 11/12/06 at 12:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
One other thing though, is the further forward you have them the less drag they create. Further back might look better, but for aerodynamics, keep
them level.
Agreed. Look at the way MNR do their fronts... the cover most of the wheel!
I spose though, if you do have short wings then the further back, the less spray you get over you/the car! 
Cheers,
James
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nitram38
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| posted on 11/12/06 at 12:05 PM |
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All I can say to that is............MUDFLAPS
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nige
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| posted on 11/12/06 at 12:32 PM |
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frontwings
"m*dfl*ps"
surely thats an abusive term and not welcome on this forum
when you start this journey
you think it will be done in " no " time but then " no " turns into a " bloody " long time
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pewe
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| posted on 11/12/06 at 01:04 PM |
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Whilst mud flaps may not look the dogs they must stop grit blast to the rears.
Incidentally I'm looking at a stick-on wing liner which should a) reduce spray and b) stop stones crazing the wing top surface from underneath -
and better than underseal - any interest? Cheers, Pewe
PS well done James - it'll be Krav maga next!
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