wingless CR w/out hardtop

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02-19-2013, 11:33 AM

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psychoazn

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Originally Posted by odb812

What track? Maybe the reduced drag without the wing plays a bigger role at that track than reduced rear-end lift in the corners with the wing. You could always compare the difference between your corner exit speed and your top speed in the following straight with and without the wing to see if the reduced drag has much effect on straight-line acceleration.

Buttonwillow. AFAIK, the CR wing doesn't introduce a significant amount of drag. My understanding is that it actually simultaneously reduces drag and reduces lift. It's not exactly very aggressive when it comes to the wing surface curvature.

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02-20-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by iLuveketchup

Wingless CR is what I would do if it was allowed in STR class. I think the CR looks great with the tonneau cover with no wing & top removed.

It's allowed. "Rear wings may be removed so long as the vehicle retains any federally-mandated third brake light." Item C under section 14.2. I like the wing on BB CRs, though.