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Modifying the Aerodynamics of Your Road Car (Paperback)
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Modifying the Aerodynamics of Your Road Car (Paperback)
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This unique handbook assumes no starting knowledge of vehicle
aerodynamics. It begins with simple ideas and finishes with
sophisticated and effective aerodynamic modifications that work.
Three major chapters cover on-road testing techniques that give you
all the information you need to decide what modifications you
should make - and, after you've made them, how well they work.
Low-cost techniques allow you to visualise the patterns of airflow
over your car so that you can actually see the problem areas that
need improvement. Uniquely, you're also shown how to measure
aerodynamic pressures, so you can determine which body surfaces are
creating lift, drag and downforce. Want to work out where a wing
should be placed? On-road testing to find that out is covered as
well. The book also shows you how to measure downforce to see if
that wing is actually working! If you wish to reduce drag, more
than ten different areas are covered. Reducing frontal area,
lowering cooling system drag, optimising vehicle ride height and
rake, reducing the strength of the wake, achieving clean airflow
separation and optimising wheel designs - they're all covered using
the latest research findings. And if you're a performance driver,
there's a major chapter devoted to reducing lift and improving
stability. This chapter includes the design and development of
undertrays and diffusers, wings and spoilers. The example car
developed measurable downforce when fitted with an undertray and
rear diffuser, something that transformed its on-road handling. The
author has been writing about the aerodynamics of road cars for
more than 25 years. He is also an experienced and proficient car
modifier who has performed numerous aerodynamic modifications and
upgrades to his own cars. The book's technical consultant, RH
Barnard, is an acknowledged world leading automotive
aerodynamicist. If you want a practical, hands-on guide that
demystifies and explains car aerodynamics, and shows you how to
make effective aerodynamic modifications to your car, this book is
for you.
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