For the budget racer who doesn't want to shell out $1300 for a J's carbon wing, are there any FRP alternates?

 

there is voltex FRP wing but it's only cheaper by $100 or so

how about APR gt200 wing? proven to work and price is very reasonable

 

^exactly... the APR gt200 with the 2.5 inch riser is around 700 and works very well from my experiences.

 

Guys take a look at Racecar Engineering's latest analysis of the multi-angled wings. Available at any good magazine rack.

 

I m suprise there are no FRP version of the Voltex or J's wing, are they really that hard to make? Since there are so many knock off of the body kit etc..

 

Can you give us a brief summary? I have never seen that mag here.

Thanks,
SimpleMan

 

I can make you a mold / copy of the Voltex wings. but it will cost you my time and materials . it would just be the airfoil.

 

The multi-angle style that they tested had far worse performance in varying locations and heights compared to a single angle wing.

 

those editors are actually somewhat legitimately educated in that field. sometimes, the math equations they use are pretty tricky & takes awhile to understand. It's ricer-proof

 

twin tiered or multiple element slat style wings are actually quite good at making a lot of lift especially at extreme angles of attack near stall. However, they sometimes can cause more drag than a single element wing, especially at lower AOA. Nevertheless, there is a reason why F1, LMP1, and Group C ran/run the multiple element