C7Carbon | Rear Diffuser - Race Ed. Undertray | 3D Design, let us know your thoughts!
08-21-2017, 05:55 PM
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A few other thoughts regarding diffusers that are functional....
BERNOULLI'S PRINCIPLE
The laws of fluid dynamics state that as the velocity of air increases, its pressure decreases. The Z07 is relatively low to the road, and thus its flat bottom acts as a venturi to pinch the air and force it to move faster relative to the air above the car. This pressure differential manifests as increased load on the tires.
OPTIMUM ANGLE
The angle of the diffuser relative to the ground plays a critical role in its effectiveness. Too steep and the flow separates from the underbody, increasing turbulence and drag. A too-shallow angle lessens the diffuser's ability to create low pressure under the car.
RAKE MATTERS
When the rear of the car rides higher than the front (rake angle), the entire underbody can act as a diffuser. But, as the rear of the car gets farther from the road, the under-car flow is more likely to be disturbed by air entering from the sides and around the wheels.
Basically to me this all means that the above design could help or hurt depending on if it has the proper angle for this particular car. I am no engineer this is just some general stuff I found on the net regarding diffusers
BERNOULLI'S PRINCIPLE
The laws of fluid dynamics state that as the velocity of air increases, its pressure decreases. The Z07 is relatively low to the road, and thus its flat bottom acts as a venturi to pinch the air and force it to move faster relative to the air above the car. This pressure differential manifests as increased load on the tires.
OPTIMUM ANGLE
The angle of the diffuser relative to the ground plays a critical role in its effectiveness. Too steep and the flow separates from the underbody, increasing turbulence and drag. A too-shallow angle lessens the diffuser's ability to create low pressure under the car.
RAKE MATTERS
When the rear of the car rides higher than the front (rake angle), the entire underbody can act as a diffuser. But, as the rear of the car gets farther from the road, the under-car flow is more likely to be disturbed by air entering from the sides and around the wheels.
Basically to me this all means that the above design could help or hurt depending on if it has the proper angle for this particular car. I am no engineer this is just some general stuff I found on the net regarding diffusers
08-21-2017, 06:04 PM
#42
Le Mans Master
^^^ im an engineer and I seriously doubt you'll see any real difference
Last edited by Steve Garrett; 02-06-2018 at 11:11 PM.
09-28-2017, 09:50 PM
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Thanks for bearing with us everyone!
Here are some snapshots from our current development phase, testing out some features on the undertray.
More to come, stay tuned!
Here are some snapshots from our current development phase, testing out some features on the undertray.
More to come, stay tuned!
09-29-2017, 12:08 AM
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Much better looking than that big azz piece of crap that is made to put on each side of the car down low.
12-03-2017, 08:51 AM
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Only one picture?
01-04-2018, 08:57 PM
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Love the look!
01-04-2018, 09:47 PM
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I still don't like the "chopped-off" looking ends.
01-06-2018, 08:53 AM
#56
When are you expecting to go into production?
01-06-2018, 11:35 AM
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Thanks again guys! we just have to finish up some slight details on the under tray to then have it molded with our development team. That said, we should have it ready for production within just a few weeks.
We'll make sure to keep you updated, stay tuned!
We'll make sure to keep you updated, stay tuned!
02-06-2018, 11:06 PM
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Hi Everyone!
Glad to announce that we now have the Race Edition Under Tray in production and the first units are currently in the works. Purchase details on the links bellow:
Carbon Fiber:
http://www.c7carbon.com/c7-race-edit...on-fiber-p-663
Carbon Flash metallic finish:
http://www.c7carbon.com/c7-race-edit...on-flash-p-681
Let us know how we can help!
Glad to announce that we now have the Race Edition Under Tray in production and the first units are currently in the works. Purchase details on the links bellow:
Carbon Fiber:
http://www.c7carbon.com/c7-race-edit...on-fiber-p-663
Carbon Flash metallic finish:
http://www.c7carbon.com/c7-race-edit...on-flash-p-681
Let us know how we can help!
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02-06-2018, 11:19 PM
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Hi Everyone!
Glad to announce that we now have the Race Edition Under Tray in production and the first units are currently in the works. Purchase details on the links bellow:
Carbon Fiber:
http://www.c7carbon.com/c7-race-edit...on-fiber-p-663
Carbon Flash metallic finish:
http://www.c7carbon.com/c7-race-edit...on-flash-p-681
Let us know how we can help!
Glad to announce that we now have the Race Edition Under Tray in production and the first units are currently in the works. Purchase details on the links bellow:
Carbon Fiber:
http://www.c7carbon.com/c7-race-edit...on-fiber-p-663
Carbon Flash metallic finish:
http://www.c7carbon.com/c7-race-edit...on-flash-p-681
Let us know how we can help!
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