Interesting Dark Horse HP Aero Analysis

[mthx]

I came across this video and thought it was worth sharing here:



Is This High Performance Rear Wing Actually Good?

Pretty interesting real-world look at how a large rear wing actually behaves aerodynamically, rather than just assuming bigger = more downforce.

For those of us playing around with aero on the Dark Horse HP — wings, splitters, diffusers, etc. — I thought this was especially interesting.

It also raises a good question: how much of the aftermarket aero available for the Dark Horse is actually functional and properly balanced front-to-rear, versus mostly cosmetic.

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[Sofa King]

I came across this video and thought it was worth sharing here:



Is This High Performance Rear Wing Actually Good?

Pretty interesting real-world look at how a large rear wing actually behaves aerodynamically, rather than just assuming bigger = more downforce.

For those of us playing around with aero on the Dark Horse HP — wings, splitters, diffusers, etc. — I thought this was especially interesting.

It also raises a good question: how much of the aftermarket aero available for the Dark Horse is actually functional and properly balanced front-to-rear, versus mostly cosmetic.

That has been my concern with parts sold as "aerodynamic enhancements"... how do you tell? Engine performance parts can show dyno numbers. I would really like to see some aftermarket company (maybe one that sells aero bits) do a full test on what's out there... and of course if they test better than the competition, it should increase their sales... but how many have access to wind tunnel testing?!

 

[mthx]

100%

Premier Aerodynamics [youtube channel] might be worth asking. They already have the Dark Horse digitally modeled, and they mention in the video that people can contact them with questions/requests.

I'm not sure exactly how their process works or what they charge, but theoretically they could simulate different aftermarket aero parts or combinations on the Dark Horse.

That would be really interesting to see.

 

[robvas]

Just throw the models in Simscale or icon

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