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kach22i · 02-16-2017, 08:52 AM

I appears that because of the small scale the physical attachment of the spoilers introduces compromises.

Maybe the spoilers themselves are just way too large and thick to be of practical value?

No way would a full scale spoiler be so chunky.

The photos go a long way to explaining the challenges, and why so many were concerned with the "fineness ratio".

Last time I saw something similar spoiler wise was a photo from the Race of LeMons. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, just an observation.

http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/

More:

The Greatest 24 Hours of LeMons Cars of All Time
http://www.roadkill.com/greatest-24-...ons-cars-time/

02-16-2017, 08:52 AM	#65 (permalink)
kach22i Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 4,159 Thanks: 120 Thanked 2,790 Times in 1,959 Posts	I appears that because of the small scale the physical attachment of the spoilers introduces compromises. Maybe the spoilers themselves are just way too large and thick to be of practical value? No way would a full scale spoiler be so chunky. The photos go a long way to explaining the challenges, and why so many were concerned with the "fineness ratio". Last time I saw something similar spoiler wise was a photo from the Race of LeMons. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, just an observation. http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/ More: The Greatest 24 Hours of LeMons Cars of All Time http://www.roadkill.com/greatest-24-...ons-cars-time/ __________________ George Architect, Artist and Designer of Objects 1977 Porsche 911s Targa 1998 Chevy S-10 Pick-Up truck 1989 Scat II HP Hovercraft Chin Spoiler: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-t...effective.html Rear Spoiler Pick Up Truck http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-t...xperiment.html Roof Wing http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...1-a-19525.html Last edited by kach22i; 02-16-2017 at 09:10 AM..