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Improving aerodynamics with aftermarket parts
rex:
Don't worry bruce, we'll get there even if it's harder :smiley:.
fuscobal:
Actually Bruce's adice is very good. I'm thinking that wing is very similar to the Reverie ones but much lower price. If we can find one over ebay that has not been damaged, it may be the way to go ! Who cares it's a Lotus wing ?...it looks just like the Reverie straight ones but it's even larger 250 x 1500 vs the 225 x 1400 that I wanted to buy from Reverie !
rex:
--- Quote from: fuscobal on February 02, 2012, 10:32:56 pm ---2) http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/225mm_chord_wingdata.php > very nice data of downforce vs drag vs BHP absorbed vs angle of attack vs span ...
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Well guys, after searching for solutions for the rear spoiler both fuscobal and myself are seriously considering buying a Reverie wing and manufacturing the mounts(supports) for the wing.
Now, the issue is that these mounts have no obvious fixing points.
I am thinking of using the OEM trunk hinges.
As you can see, if I am to use the OEM hinges I would have to cut through the rear spoiler (through 2 metal sheets).
My questions are:
1. do you guys have any other ideas for mounting the rear wing? Do you know how other Mk5 enthusiasts mounted their wings?
2. is it possible to cut the brake light cable when drilling the spoiler? Do you know where the line go through?
Cheers!
the bruce:
Impressive ambitions !! :drinking:
Just two ideas:
- glueing alloy brackets to the rear window that distribute pressure sufficiently
- purchase used rear lid, weld a bracket to it and change lid before trackdays
It even wouldn't need any wiper w/ motor, inner panel etc. . . . :wink:
rex:
Thanks Holger!
- the gluing part is a good idea. From the prohots the Scirocco seems to do that also. I guess we'll when we design the mounts.
- I also thought about buying a used rear lid but I think it makes everything more complicated... I might go this path if I find a trunk lid with Privacy Glass and at a reasonable price. But I might be using this on winter/summer bases, not installing it before every track day.
:drinking:
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