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Ryze · 07-17-2014

7/17/14
Well did some research and some work tonight.
Started by removing the disconnected EGR valve to make a block off plate. I got it cut out of metal but forgot my drill at work so couldn't finish it.
After that I removed the cruise control throttle cable in anticipation to install a non cruise cable I thought I had, but after I removed it found out its just part of the cruise control cable..so now I need to find a non cruise control cable :/

I've been intrigued by aerodynamics of race cars for awhile, and I have been ice racing for ~6 years now and have always been curious why no one runs any sort or aero. The general consensus is with lower average speeds aero is not necessary. My argument is that auto-x cars use aero to help with grip with generally lower average speeds. Why can't we use it to benefit on the ice. With high slip angles, higher than even rally cars what aerodynamic devices should I consider.
I have been thinking about making a aggressive spoiler, similar to CSP cars in auto-x or Nascar
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Also making some side skirts and front splitter to help with the front.

During ice racing the straights we can see speeds in excess of 100mph, and as you can guess that speed on ice the car is unsettled. Driving on the studs at that speed, you get a feeling like your floating, and unfortunately the tires really only work if you are on the gas so you have to keep your foot in it. My THEORY is that MAYBE we can over come some of that instability with some added downforce, again this is mostly theory because there hasn't been much in proof that it'll work. For now I'm looking for 1G's that have benefited from some sort of aero.

07-17-2014	#14
Ryze Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coon Rapids Drives: 98 Dodge Neon, 93 GSX Race car Posts: 64	Re: The Lady. IIRA Ice race/ weekend warrior car 7/17/14 Well did some research and some work tonight. Started by removing the disconnected EGR valve to make a block off plate. I got it cut out of metal but forgot my drill at work so couldn't finish it. After that I removed the cruise control throttle cable in anticipation to install a non cruise cable I thought I had, but after I removed it found out its just part of the cruise control cable..so now I need to find a non cruise control cable :/ I've been intrigued by aerodynamics of race cars for awhile, and I have been ice racing for ~6 years now and have always been curious why no one runs any sort or aero. The general consensus is with lower average speeds aero is not necessary. My argument is that auto-x cars use aero to help with grip with generally lower average speeds. Why can't we use it to benefit on the ice. With high slip angles, higher than even rally cars what aerodynamic devices should I consider. I have been thinking about making a aggressive spoiler, similar to CSP cars in auto-x or Nascar IE Also making some side skirts and front splitter to help with the front. During ice racing the straights we can see speeds in excess of 100mph, and as you can guess that speed on ice the car is unsettled. Driving on the studs at that speed, you get a feeling like your floating, and unfortunately the tires really only work if you are on the gas so you have to keep your foot in it. My THEORY is that MAYBE we can over come some of that instability with some added downforce, again this is mostly theory because there hasn't been much in proof that it'll work. For now I'm looking for 1G's that have benefited from some sort of aero.