Pylon rear wing on GTR

[Davrianman]

I've been playing around with the idea of mounting a rear wing on my GTR with a pylon supported from the rear frame (same as the early sports).

Been having a play on a CAD system and modelled a basic idea.

Thinking of making it active too so it acts as an airbrake when braking. Done some quick calcs, and it could generate up to 330KG of braking load at high speed. No way you could react that through the bodywork, hence this concept...

What do you think? Good, bad or ugly! :-)

Cheers,
Mart

[Davrianman]

Thanks for the replys chaps.

So how do cars with aero braking make it work then? The McClarens seem to do it very effectively.

To get access to the rear clam the pylons would need to be hinged. Was thinking Pit Pins or some kind of over centre latching system to locate it.

I'm still torn, but I do love the look of a big ass wing on a Sport. Not sure it looks right on a GTR though...

[Davrianman]

That looks superb.

I've already got wheel vents fitted and a pair of front canards to go on. I haven't sorted a front splitter yet, but it's on the list for this year.

Here is how she looks at the moment...

[Davrianman]

Should add that the pylons in the CAD images are only a quick mock up. Real wing would be a single element with larger end plates. Think I'd like to lower it a little more, but I need to mock it up on the car to see how it affects the rear view from the mirrors... I'd do some FEA work in the pylons to size them correctly too. They will be braced to stop lateral movement.

[Davrianman]

In case anyone is after the model I used, simply download Google Sketchup then look for "Ultima GTR" in the library to download. It's completely free and great for visualising ideas. Lots of on line tutorials I case you are like me and still remember using a BBC B computer..... :-)

Mart

[Davrianman]

Nice work! I haven't got as far as colouring in yet!! You must be a super user!!! 😁👍
Mart