Boxster 986 Aerodynamics @180km/hr

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by JayG

That's because a spoiler does not create down force, it reduces lift
aerodynamics 101

Oh....Duh, I should have known that!

Glider pilot, so I'm very familiar with spoilers and how they effect lift on wings.

Those charts help explain why Boxster racers have big wings above the roof line as the air below that is turbulent and less effective for wings.

I'd have to say that any low trunk mounted wing is only probably useful as a drag producing device as its in the "dirty" air and be not be very effective in creating any down force.

Shirts with these graphics...cool idea. I'll need one of those.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by jb92563

Glider pilot, so I'm very familiar with spoilers and how they effect lift on wings.
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Jb92563

If you are a licensed pilot, would you consider taking me for a ride on a rented G-102/103 at Warner Springs?

I live in OC and could do a nice drive down Highway 79 and perhaps having lunch afterwards at Ramona?

Regards, Gilles

PS: Sorry for hacking this great tread, just could not resist

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Jb92563

If you are a licensed pilot, would you consider taking me for a ride on a rented G-102/103 at Warner Springs?

I live in OC and could do a nice drive down Highway 79 and perhaps having lunch afterwards at Ramona?

Regards, Gilles

PS: Sorry for hacking this great tread, just could not resist

I'll go for a glider ride as well