Here you go Dave, an exhaust
collector that is directed up for
the acceleration heavy portion of the
run, that rotates to or towards a more
rearward aspect to enhance drag toward
the end of the run.....
Joe
Joe Amo wrote:
> Am I missing something, with respect to the
> effect of fuel loss. I dont see 1-2 gallon fuel
> loss weight having an appreciable effect on
> traction, especially in contrast to the
> change in aerodynamic forces throughout the
> run.
> I can see the moveable weight transfer aid
> with respect to downforce changes, possibly.
>
> Anyone figured the force imparted by the exiting
> exhaust gas from a pipe? directing the exhaust
> straight up nets down force, but messes with the
> airstream, probably something to be had their
> I believe Vesco's turbine exhaust exits straight up
> netting downforce, not sure of the effect on his
> aero numbers
>
> Joe :)
>
> Dan Warner wrote:
>
> > Does ballast have to be "fixed" in a LSR car? Could you use a onboard weight
> > transfer system? I'm thinking of a very small version of the weight sled you
> > see at tractor pulls. This could compensate for lost fuel weight during a
> > run
> >
>*****************************************************************************
> > ************
> > The current rulebook states that ballast must be fixed. If you can
>demonstate
> > a safe mounting for movable ballast I am sure it will be looked at by the
>tech
> > people.
> >
> > Why don't you place the fuel in the middle of the car where burn off will
>have
> > less of an effect? The heavy stuff, water tanks, oil tank, etc. could be
> > placed around the chassis to create the fore/aft balance you want.
> >
> > D Warner
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