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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Daddy
That's a very nice looking setup. Great looking car too. Has anyone (M7?) actually tested how this wing affects the turbulence that usually follows the MINI? It would be nice to see some actual scientific data on this .
At 70 mph you get lift off on the lower setting. Peter said not to exceed 200 feet for the first 5,000 miles. He also said to stay under 30,000 feet because of domestic jet flight paths. Can anyone recommend a good altimeter?

Seriously, I don't think anyone that offers wings/spoliers can provide the data that you seek. Typically, you would go to the track and dial them in to get the effects that you want.

For testing the wing, I highly recommend the theme song to TOP GUN
 
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
For thos ethat missed it.
I like it..... Thanks
 
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
At 70 mph you get lift off on the lower setting. Peter said not to exceed 200 feet for the first 5,000 miles. He also said to stay under 30,000 feet because of domestic jet flight paths. Can anyone recommend a good altimeter?

Seriously, I don't think anyone that offers wings/spoliers can provide the data that you seek. Typically, you would go to the track and dial them in to get the effects that you want.

For testing the wing, I highly recommend the theme song to TOP GUN
Although your trip to work will get a lot more complicated:

"Bart01, you're cleared to depart runway one-niner. Upon departure, maintain runway heading, climb and maintain one thousand two hundred feet until seven DME, then turn left to intercept the one-six-zero radial outbound. Once on the one-six-zero radial, you're cleared up to ten thousand feet, expect angels one-eight ten minutes later."
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by riquiscott
Although your trip to work will get a lot more complicated:

"Bart01, you're cleared to depart runway one-niner. Upon departure, maintain runway heading, climb and maintain one thousand two hundred feet until seven DME, then turn left to intercept the one-six-zero radial outbound. Once on the one-six-zero radial, you're cleared up to ten thousand feet, expect angels one-eight ten minutes later."
tower, this is Bart01......is anything you just said important?.....really..... cancel my flight plan....I'm going VFR
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SayGoodbye
Oh, I'm sure you are! I was thinking along the lines of taking a poke at a particular vendor (not M7) here on NAM...
I thought I was being subtle
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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Would anybody have a picture available of the side profile without the end-plate?

Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by J Propane
Would anybody have a picture available of the side profile without the end-plate?

Thanks!
I am on my way out to the hills for a run. If no one has posted when I get back I'll pull the plate off and take opne for you .

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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Here are a couple of end views for you .

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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Nice pics. I really like the profile of the wing.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Thats quite sharp looking. M7 just makes everything pretty...
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Hey I noticed that you have the more "rectangular" or actually rhombus, side plates on your wing Randy. Are these available as an option instead of the "more rounded" ones? It tends to have more of an actual race car feel or F-1 look.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
Hey I noticed that you have the more "rectangular" or actually rhombus, side plates on your wing Randy. Are these available as an option instead of the "more rounded" ones? It tends to have more of an actual race car feel or F-1 look.
Those were actually a one off design which I did for my car but we have talked about providing them as an option. Positive comments like this will make that a reality

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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That sounds good. To me I like the normal race car look bettter than a more "tuner" look. Your wing looks fine either way, but personal preference tells me the rectangular side plates look better.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
That sounds good. To me I like the normal race car look bettter than a more "tuner" look. Your wing looks fine either way, but personal preference tells me the rectangular side plates look better.
I agree with you on that. Its funny but about a week after I made mine JCW came out with there " official " wing for their challenge cars with a similar design. Damn copycats LOL

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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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haha...down with JCW...its all over priced and you do not get as much for your money. lol... hope this is not too offensive
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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So what about those side plates?
 
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