se7en aero - rigid half tonneau
bi22le - 15/7/14 at 09:05 PM
Hi,
Following the quite recent discussion regarding bad aero I have changed my fabric aero to a more rigid version to see if I notice any difference. The
fabric one flapped quite a bit in the wind.
I noticed a difference when I fitted the fabric one (just flat vinal fabric that covered half of the cockpit) compared to open cockpit by at least
5mph at top end and more at slightly lower speeds. It just has a bit more go at 50mph+.
TBH I dont fully believe the propaganda of se7en aero. My car keeps up with Furys and full bodied cars with similar power. I have open front wheels,
open exhaust manifold and big rear arches. Its certainly no slippery fish!
The current hard tonneau design is very basic and may not even handle 120mph winds, I will find out on Friday at Rockingham!!
Without:
With (Not covered in vinal and held down but you get the idea):
loggyboy - 15/7/14 at 09:14 PM
Remind me not to follow you at high speed on friday!
Whats it made from?
bi22le - 15/7/14 at 09:21 PM
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Remind me not to follow you at high speed on friday!
Whats it made from?
Cast Iron!!!
Joking, light weight plastic sheet approx 4mm thick.
Im not planning on it coming off and you wont stay with me for long
loggyboy - 15/7/14 at 09:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
Im not planning on it coming off and you wont stay with me for long
If the morning weather stays as forecast I might make you eat those words!
[Edited on 15-7-14 by loggyboy]
bi22le - 15/7/14 at 09:53 PM
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
Im not planning on it coming off and you wont stay with me for long
If the morning weather stays as forecast I might make you eat those words!
[Edited on 15-7-14 by loggyboy]
yup, I certainly will. I went to brands a couple of years back with a mate in a neat track dedicated182 clio. It was wet in the morning and I had
real trouble keeping up.
Weather says potential downpour but over 30degC. At least the track will dry quickly.
loggyboy - 15/7/14 at 10:13 PM
Yeah my last brands day was wet and found myself hussling most of the caterfields.
My father in law is coming and is a novice. A spin at brands last time out knocked his confidence so im hoping a fldry few hours to get him in to the
swing of things.