Nov 2017

26Nov

Linear Potentiometers

I've acquired a set of Bosch linear sensors to fit on the dampers. They've come with ITT Canon kpse6e8-33p-dn-a34 connectors, so I'll either need to find the female to plug these in to, or remove the connectors and fit Sureseal connectors, whichever is easiest. The Eibach 750lb springs are now fitted to the rear dampers, and the springs that were on the rear, are now going on the front, to raise the front from 550 to 650lb. So the car will be running springs which are 100lb/in heavier than before. Was 550/650 and will now be 650/750 Front:Rear

22Nov

BSC Awards

I received the Kent Trophy, for winning the 1600 Forced Induction class from the British Sprint Championship last weekend. It was a good evening, and nice to catch up with everyone.

Receiving my award 1600 Forced Induction class winner #fordperformance #mygale #ecoboost #ford #mountune #turbotechnics #revo #blackracecar #loughboroughcarclub #britishsprintchampionship

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18Nov

The front and rear downforce in Newtons is now calculated for the differing DJ wing angles, and the replacement springs are on order, due to arrive next week, then I'll get on with fitting them and arranging to go and do some testing.

Front SM153 wing, 1300mm span, 170mm chord short 540mm flaps, and vortex entrain endplates, in Newtons


Rear SM183 Dual Element wing, 1380mm wide, 1380mm 160mm chord endplates, in Newtons