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F430 rear diffuser on 355. Center exhaust. I Like it.

Discussion in '348/355' started by ShineKen, Aug 31, 2014.

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  1. ShineKen

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    #1 ShineKen, Aug 31, 2014
  2. Mitch Alsup

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    #2 Mitch Alsup, Aug 31, 2014
    The F355 cam with the diffuser angularity that was popular in F1 in the early 1990s.
    More is known and understood about air flowing under a car these days.
     
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  4. J. Salmon

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    #4 J. Salmon, Sep 4, 2014
    I am no expert, but I think the underbody aero is more complicated than just slapping on a bigger diffuser. The ride height is critical, plus too much allows separation of the airflow and the whole thing quits working.

    There 355 underbody was tested and works. I am sure it could all be reworked to be even more effective, but it would take the whole package and a lot of testing.
     
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    #5 carguyjohn350, Sep 4, 2014
    Details details.... ;)
     
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  7. Mitch Alsup

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    #7 Mitch Alsup, Sep 4, 2014
    I have designed a set of aero advancements for the F355, including a couple of vortex generator at the front, a small lip down the central spine of the air channel, and a double diffuser for the rear. This was done under the guidelines of "Race Car Aerodynamics; Designing for Speed" By Joseph Katz.

    I have not gotten around to building of testing these, yet.
     

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