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Originally Posted by JulianEdgar
Er, no. I can't think of even one profesional tech paper that uses a tiny wind tunnel for full size car tests. Even at zero yaw. But hey, if you say it often enough, someone might believe you!
It would have been far better to have spent that money on a hotel in Arizona or Utah and done some decent testing on an empty road.
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How about a textbook published by a seasoned professional like Hucho?
Everything I said comes from his chapter on wind tunnels.
And remember, I gave you caveats :
* only 'Streamlined' cars tested
* Tested at zero-yaw
* Curved or Adaptive walls ( A2 has an adaptive ceiling )
* With a blockage-ratio calibration model tested in a large tunnel.
All conditions were satisfied according to Hucho.
* Hucho read all the tech papers in preparation for publishing his book. I know of no revelations which have occurred since 1986, that would overturn his basic premise.
* I've done my testing either at the Chrysler Proving Grounds, Bonneville International Speedway, or DARKO.