dat2kman Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 From rear edge of front splitter base, with cut outs and fold ups to clear front tyres, to all the way back to where floor pan turns up, just in front f rear suspension. And another flat bottom, turned up in front of where stock fuel tank would be, full width into rear f wheel wells, going back to rear f body lip, fully enclsed. A couple of fins either side of centre, and at outer edges f that section, will clean up some turbulence. All good for high speed, ie Conrod, turn 1 at Eastern Creek, and likewaise at PI Gordo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Been working on the flat bottom and rear defuser. Some pics of the progress so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Impressive Gordo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 That's a bit more than just "toying" Gordo! Looks very sewrious. Trying to figure out if I'm seeing things.....looks like there is a alloy box or is it skid plate of some kind under your bellhousing.....what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrbzed Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Very impressive Gordo, when will you be trying it out? BTW how are you venting the engine bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 On the passenger side there is small cut out for my Data1 timing transponder . I place it in from the top in a black plastic holder. This might be what you can see. Otherwise the bottom is flat. Ok , now I see what you mean. I have made a small drip tray to catch oil dripping from the rear main. There is an obsorbant material sitting inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hi Sinisha , I'll be going out in a few weeks time. But I think I've added another 30kg. Lol. My biggest fear is it will all fall off and leave me with egg on my face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrbzed Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) The good thing is you have added weight at the lowest point. I would say this is a good learning exercise, you will find any weak points, you know what they say, you can't make an omelet without getting egg on you face (or am I scrambling my metafores). Edited November 3, 2015 by redrbzed Gordo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 There is only one thing to do when weight is added, add more power heheh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 So after an email discussion with my aero engineer. Some of you might know of him as redrbzed or Sinisha . We are both playing the same game, Big wings and aero stuff. I've added two more bonnet vents to relive under bonnet pressure just behind the radiator. Raised the rear ride height for some more rake, will help the flat bottom create down force. Added side skirts to stop out side air coming under the car, and keep a nice uninterrupted air flow under the car that hopefully help the rear defuser do its job. Here are some pics I took today. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrbzed Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Wow! That looks nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 looking good gordo! IMO i think that the FG window frame on the door should be painted black, they stick out at the moment especially because the 1/4 windows are frameless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Your right Benny, I've always thought about it. I'll put it on the to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 OMG! AAAAAhahahahaha just awesome.Ready for World Time Attack next year Gordo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Wow, that looks full on race spec Gordo, bet you are looking forward to giving it a run in anger 260DET 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hi Gordo, I may have posted this before, but here are some great links to aero information and specifically some zed stuff that will most likely be a help to you: How the different aero components work: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6R7zR4ZbGkOjkUA73UAD9sQBtdSseb58 HybridZ Wind Tunnel Testing: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/55944-windtunnel-test-data/ Video of the testing: https://www.youtube.com/user/MikekellyBKA2005/videos Great work for the first round! It's what i've always wanted to do, but unfortunately my build doesn't really suit full aero anymore. I think you might be able to optimise some elements like the diffuser strakes, fences, rear wing etc to get some good gains too. Your intake area still looks a bit too big too and you can still loose some frontal drag there. I think the HybridZ thread talks about the exact area size you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmd Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Gordo, Are you going to PI on the 20th? I'm hoping to get there, btw I'm not too worried about aero, my car doesn't go that fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Gordo, Are you going to PI on the 20th? I'm hoping to get there, btw I'm not too worried about aero, my car doesn't go that fast Now I won't be going on the 20th. But I'll be watching the V8s on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 I've had this idea for a while. So with the help of my son Scott we shot this short video last weekend. lol. He spent all last night putting it together. Thanks mate. this is our first attempt . But you get the idea. Was a bit of fun. Could have put lots more in it. But some times less is best. Hope you like it. Here is the link. 260DET 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Looks like an ad for something, very classy, what are you selling Gordo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Work boots! Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat2kman Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Need longer time on the still shots,,, For us old blokes,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmd Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Now I won't be going on the 20th. But I'll be watching the V8s on TV. Sorry, I meant Piarc sprint this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted November 9, 2015 Administrators Share Posted November 9, 2015 So you're not just a pretty face after all Gordon? Nice boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted November 11, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2015 Nicely done, what software was Scott using to create it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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