02GF74
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| posted on 25/9/06 at 09:43 AM |
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body plan and mudguards
what is the story as fars as wheels/tyres and front mudguards goes?
I was under the impression that when looking from above, providing the mudguards cover the wheel, then that is SVA ok; as on the left below.
Have I misunderstood this? It seems the tyres must be within the body plan i.e. when looking from above, the mudguard covers the whole tyre -
as on the right.
Which is correct?
 
mudguards
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doughie
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| posted on 25/9/06 at 09:53 AM |
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i understand that the tyre is exempt - only needs to cover the wheel
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mookaloid
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| posted on 25/9/06 at 09:59 AM |
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The one on the left is the minimum length. The one on the right will also pass but it doesn't have to be that long.
Interestingly, I am thinking of fitting longer ones to improve the aerodynamics of the front of the car. my existing ones as per you left side diagram
act like air scoops!
Cheers
Mark
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StevieB
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| posted on 25/9/06 at 11:37 AM |
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You can cut air slots into the back of the cycle wing to stop the air building up in there - Look at the Caterham CSR wings, and add some vents to the
rear.
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Alan_Thomas
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| posted on 25/9/06 at 11:55 AM |
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Those wings are crap! - The fibreglass has all splits and holes and the edges are not finished at all.
Who supplied them? - I want to avoid buying any like this!
- Alan 
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DarrenW
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| posted on 25/9/06 at 12:42 PM |
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left pic is correct, if not very borderline.
This si how my car was checked - tester spent a long time with spirit level to ensure OK as i was so close to the mark.
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