Would a fin actually move the CP when the car was running
straight? Or do they only change the CP should the car get
a little sideways? (Which, of course, is the point)
Thanks,
Jim W.
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>Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:17:17 -0500
>From: "Albaugh, Neil" <albaugh_neil@ti.com>
>Subject: RE: Center of pressure?
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>Tom;
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>As an example of moving the CP rearward to enhance high-speed stability,
>take a look at Rex Svoboda's beautiful blue McLaren modified sports. The
>additional rear fins move the CP further to the rear, particularly
>important with a mid- engine configuration since its CM is so far aft.
>Rex reported that his car was quite stable at 200, even running "wide
>tires."
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>Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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