Why big wings ?
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Drifting
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From: Sacramento California
Why big wings ?
Why do ricers put these huge wings on their cars? To me some of them look like a cross between a cellular antenna and sputnik.
Now I realize that the wing has a purpose in life, that it provides downforce on the DRIVE wheels at speeds above 80 MPH.
So how does putting a wing on the rear of a front wheel drive car help high-speed stability? Shouldn’t it be on the hood?
Just a thought.
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Now I realize that the wing has a purpose in life, that it provides downforce on the DRIVE wheels at speeds above 80 MPH.
So how does putting a wing on the rear of a front wheel drive car help high-speed stability? Shouldn’t it be on the hood?
Just a thought.
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Re: Why big wings ? (427basketcase)
They are actually there to slow those bad boys down and even the field for those of us not clever enough to have bought a sports car disguised as a pizza delivery vehicle. :yesnod:
Burning Brakes
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From: Palatine IL
Re: Why big wings ? (427basketcase)
The words ricer and "speeds above 80 MPH" do not mix. There would be wings and stickers flyin' off all over the place!!! :jester
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Melting Slicks
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From: Tulsa OK
Re: Why big wings ? (427basketcase)
the size of the wing and the size of the owners ***** are an inverse ralationship.
look here: you have K W and P. K is a constant value. W is wing size, and P is ***** size.
then you have K=W*P. as you can see, since K doesnt change then as W increases, P decreases.
so its really just a way to say "hey, i have a smaller ***** then you.....hahaha"
look here: you have K W and P. K is a constant value. W is wing size, and P is ***** size.
then you have K=W*P. as you can see, since K doesnt change then as W increases, P decreases.
so its really just a way to say "hey, i have a smaller ***** then you.....hahaha"
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Re: Why big wings ? (427basketcase)
It is very simple. The first ricer got a little wing put on his car to help over come the loss of traction when launching his car and driving. When that did not work he decided to try a bigger wing. Now he thinks his car will launch great and never have traction problems due to all the downforce he now has, but upon trying it out he is still spinning off the line. So he figures after renting the engine hoist to get that wing on he will just leave it on. Now everyone else thinks it looks cool, and they got to have it to make them quicker. I think all the wing stuff could corrected if someone would be kind enough to point out to the ricers the rear wing is for added traction and stability of rear wheel drive vehicles.
Mark B.
Mark B.
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From: Orange Park Florida
Re: Why big wings ? (Sigforty)
OH JEEZZ, here I thought they were there to make the cart handle better...
going through the grocery store isles, that is...tight corners...and all..
GENE :D :D
going through the grocery store isles, that is...tight corners...and all..
GENE :D :D
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: Why big wings ? (Sigforty)
I think all the wing stuff could corrected if someone would be kind enough to point out to the ricers the rear wing is for added traction and stability of rear wheel drive vehicles.
Mark B.
Mark B.
That would be too easy and logical :D
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Re: Why big wings ? (groovyjay)
that car gives me a :conehead how'd you english guys end up with that? i'll bet it's a crowd favorite, and that sound... :flag :jester :yesnod: :D :reddevil
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Re: Why big wings ? (427basketcase)
Those are actually picnic tables mounted on the rear. The bigger the wing, the more room they have when they stop to have a picnic.
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Re: Why big wings ? (SuperFast80)
They are actually there to slow those bad boys down and even the field for those of us not clever enough to have bought a sports car disguised as a pizza delivery vehicle. :yesnod:
, now that was a slam dunk :smash:
Burning Brakes
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From: Frankfurt, Taunus Hills
Re: Why big wings ? (gdh)
The blue winged C 3 Vette is a german on in a vintage Car race series!!!
This shot was taken on the german Formula One Race track of Hockenheim Germany where in the end of July Michael Schumacher, the worlds best driver, will try to get another home victory with his F 2002 Ferrari........ :yesnod:
This shot was taken on the german Formula One Race track of Hockenheim Germany where in the end of July Michael Schumacher, the worlds best driver, will try to get another home victory with his F 2002 Ferrari........ :yesnod:
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Re: Why big wings ? (454Big)
Yeah, it's from the Thunder Racing team. http://www.thunder-racing.de
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Re: Why big wings ? (Twinnie)
if they want traction, why not just put a 4 foot wide, 3inch diameter solid lead pipe in there truck and use to brackets off there fake N20 system to hold it down?
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Re: Why big wings ? (88'Cubka)
if they want traction, why not just put a 4 foot wide, 3inch diameter solid lead pipe in there truck and use to brackets off there fake N20 system to hold it down?
The wing is a Porsche wing and believe me..this thing is godawfully fast :)
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Re: Why big wings ? (Twinnie)
I am glad I am not the only one who finds these vehicles a total joke. How many ricers have you seen that can even spin the (front) tires at ANY speed. Or how many at the track?
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