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Forum: Aerodynamics

07-27-2016, 03:51 AM

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Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

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Posted By orengomotors

i don't get it too

i don't get it too

Forum: Aerodynamics

07-24-2016, 04:12 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

Well, This year the rules had changed and it's...

Well, This year the rules had changed and it's compulsory having a bottom,belly on the car to prevent driver feet or legs to touch the ground.

So, i have to build a " flat bottom" before august 16...

Forum: Aerodynamics

06-30-2016, 02:36 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

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Posted By orengomotors

http://www.zonagravedad.com/images/Carrilanas/SBS/...

http://www.zonagravedad.com/images/Carrilanas/SBS/Delante_baja.jpg
http://www.zonagravedad.com/images/Dinamica_vehiculos_inercia/6/Ballesta.jpg

on this, it has normal A-arms but with leaf spring...

Forum: Aerodynamics

06-29-2016, 12:21 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

It's been a long time!! i had no time...

It's been a long time!!

i had no time because the university admission exams but those last days i had been modifying the suspension.

First i designed a new geometry:
...

Forum: Aerodynamics

06-29-2016, 11:21 AM

Replies: 1

Effects of grill block on racing

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Posted By orengomotors

Effects of grill block on racing

An interesting video of how blocking a pickup grill can have great effects on drag racing:

the first 5 min

https://youtu.be/C4jk51rgfts

Forum: Aerodynamics

04-04-2016, 05:28 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

Well after doing 2 races i can say that the front...

Well after doing 2 races i can say that the front bodywork WORKS. Now i feel more the air into my face.
In the other hand i failed to make more roundish those edges:( i only was doing ugly vents to...

Forum: Aerodynamics

01-08-2016, 03:49 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

to compare, pick up some ideas and see what other...

to compare, pick up some ideas and see what other teams run, and what i have to beat :rolleyes:, the most common bodywork last year were:
- C4 ( my class ) by Sejkora:...

Forum: Aerodynamics

01-06-2016, 03:51 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

Well, haven't worked with coroplast before, and i...

Well, haven't worked with coroplast before, and i didn't even thought on it.
But i'm interested to know how to work with it if is useful for other parts of the car.

It wasn't for the...

Forum: Aerodynamics

01-06-2016, 11:36 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

I'm Back! I had some school work but now...

I'm Back!

I had some school work but now it's over.
Well, the foam mold project didn't work very well so i decided to do something different:
...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-11-2015, 12:17 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

hmmm, shark-mouth ...

hmmm, shark-mouth
http://mms.businesswire.com/media/20150731005816/en/479339/5/Axalta_supports_Formula_Student_in_Austria.jpg

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-10-2015, 01:07 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

i think that the actual shape is very similar...

i think that the actual shape is very similar than Permalink #131:
http://www.formulasae.grupos.usb.ve/fotos/2012-2.jpg...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-08-2015, 04:05 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

true:D it's the worst in drag or in...

true:D

it's the worst in drag or in lift?
i wan't a neutral car with 0 lift, because if i have a lot of lift i will have less grip, and if i have a lot of downforce i will have more rolling...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-07-2015, 02:56 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

what do you think? ...

what do you think?
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X1GKDnzLihM/Vj2uRwlKspI/AAAAAAAAAi8/Gv7FfH0pus0/s640-Ic42/IMG_8302.JPG

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-22-2015, 05:31 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

i had a lots of exams and studying this week, but...

i had a lots of exams and studying this week, but i done some work to the project:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ld2HSfHn3nA/VilUcYwhAmI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/QCtgmPwhEO0/s640-Ic42/unnamed-1.jpg...

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-20-2015, 03:42 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wh1yjq8YIDI/Via...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wh1yjq8YIDI/ViaYSPsIDZI/AAAAAAAAAhs/5sM2NTfGBbs/s640-Ic42/unnamed-1.jpg...

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-15-2015, 04:54 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

top and front view: ...

top and front view:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kp15qXRLOdU/ViARO3UZfcI/AAAAAAAAAfA/_g7oMS4EfuU/s496-Ic42/124.jpg...

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-13-2015, 12:26 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

i found some interesting short videos: ...

i found some interesting short videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt7GQx1Uibo&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO5ZKSka91c
...

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-13-2015, 11:48 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

i will do two separate blisters.

i will do two separate blisters.

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-11-2015, 11:22 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

Udapted version with wheels, track is 900mm: ...

Udapted version with wheels, track is 900mm:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RYJhT3IkA-I/Vhp9FvISzPI/AAAAAAAAAdE/og-P8OfdiUs/s720-Ic42/captura111.jpg
...

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-07-2015, 10:44 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

Hi aerohead, i like this shape, i find it's...

Hi aerohead, i like this shape, i find it's elegant, simple and functional, something like the bikes but with the open 4 wheels.

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-07-2015, 10:41 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

Hi, i made an sketchup with the exterior...

Hi,
i made an sketchup with the exterior dimensions of the soapbox:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-29zf5QzGzlo/VhUuw34oCbI/AAAAAAAAAcg/ilfyJ49sqWI/s681-Ic42/captura.jpg

you can download it...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-15-2015, 02:19 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

well, after my towns race the season is off. in...

well, after my towns race the season is off.
in my town race i finished in the thirds place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40TJ2ofQDEE

Now i will center my efforts on improving the soapbox,...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-01-2015, 08:02 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

Hi Aerohead, Yes, the course was dangerous...

Hi Aerohead,
Yes, the course was dangerous because this wasn't a race, it was like a carnival parade of the towns fest, and is meant by low speed vehicles, but in the soapbox racing barricades are...

Forum: Aerodynamics

08-30-2015, 11:13 AM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

hi, I have not yet had time to start with the...

hi,
I have not yet had time to start with the body, I will wait for off season to make the body.
I've been working on other aspects, such as rolling resistance, I changed tires to a set of Mitas...

Forum: Aerodynamics

08-06-2015, 03:31 PM

Replies: 266

Making a more efficient, aerodynamic soapbox gravity race car

Views: 75,266

Posted By orengomotors

well it's only a recommendation, not a rule. ...

well it's only a recommendation, not a rule.
the 10º is from the bottom because it the departure angle, it's used to express the maximum ramp angle that the car can exit without scratching....

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