We have found significant aerodynamic effects on off-road cars even at low speeds -- we think it's mostly overlooked. We've done a number of things to make aero a big part of our cars. The X - 5 has that big kick-up at the rear of the body. Try running the car with the wing but no body; the rear gets really loose in any corner.
Our wings are as big as the rules allow with the sides angled in to increase pressure and lots of cut lines so it's easy to set the Gurney. On the X - 5 there are three mounting positions, two on the X - 6 wing.
The # 3500 wing mounts, which fit both cars, are widely spaced to hold the big wing steady. We found that a big wing flops around on the standard Losi wing mounts, losing much of its effect, and our wide mounts cure that. The wide mounts also put the body clips & etc behind the tip of the shock tower in already turbulent air, leaving more clean air on the total wing surface.
Our drivers carry several different wings for each car so they can quickly try out different Gurneys on any lay-out.
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