It may be quicker, but it's not that accurate, especially if you're using a
CVT. Theoretical values are helpful, but when the CVT is in place, that value
can change quite a bit. Even if you're not using a CVT and the torque values
and top speed values can be calculated, losses, rolling resistance, etc affect
the actual numbers. I don't know of too many teams who have values for rolling
resistance, drive train losses, etc for each of their individual cars. For
example, you may have a top speed of 45mph calculated but in reality you're out
of horsepower before you reach that speed on a flat terrain. That doesn't get
reflected in DoE unless you have every bit of losses accounted for.
Good idea though,
Andre S
> It is also possible to use Design of Experiments with the components you
> just listed and statistically determine which set-up is the best. It would
> also probably be quicker as well.
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