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Originally Posted by rc_penguin
Cool thanks for the info, best bit is I get this year to have a car running by and to put in a run etc etc. Then i get next year to further develop the car/ideas to go even faster, so please all put in your input, I'm writing all this down lol!. I've raced for quite a good few years now but just pure speed is a different game  |
at the sorts of speeds you're planning, aero has to be a major consideration.
you need to be generating underbody downforce - it keeps the frontal area at a minimum so there's less drag.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venturi_effect
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_in_cars
vids of the car in action will be welcome on this thread!
