Black Art Customs - Consultancy

CONSULTANCY

AERODYNAMIC SUPPORT

£300.- Half Day / £500.- Full Day (no VAT)

What type of people use this service?

Trackday Drivers requiring advice and support on aerodynamic improvements
Owner Drivers looking for improvements in laptimes through aerodynamic Track Testing
Kart Teams looking at improving aerodynamic performance, cooling efficiency and induction flow
Professional Teams wanting support for aerodynamic analysis and test schedules
Kit Car Builders requiring advice on cooling system flow and aerodynamic improvements for performance and driver comfort
Vehicle Designers looking for on track validation and test schedule assistance
Anyone trying to rectify an aerodynamic imbalance, cooling issue or induction improvements

What do you get?

Track/Workshop or remote support using photos or video conferencing
PDF printable notes summarising findings and direction for potential improvements
1yr phone support covering what was discussed in the notes

What is usually covered in a day of Aerodynamic Support?

Track Testing schedule
Component list for testing
Aerodynamic Flow-Vis tests
Solving aerodynamic imbalance
Optimising Downforce and Drag
Solving cooling flow issues with brakes, radiators, oil coolers, heated surfaces and cockpit
Advice on future areas of improvement
Directions for chassis set-up

BASIC ANALYSIS

£750.- (no VAT)

What type of people use this service?

Trackday Drivers optimising or upgrading their aero package without the expense of testing incorrect parts
Owner Drivers looking for improvements in laptimes without the expense of a complete redesign
Kart Teams optimising or upgrading their aerodynamic package between long and short circuits
Professional Teams wanting to identify the most cost effective areas for aerodynamic development
Kit Car Builders wanting to modify their existing bodywork packages to improve cooling and performance
Vehicle Designers requiring professional appraisal of a design before manufacture
Anyone with an aerodynamic imbalance or cooling related issue

What do you get?

Onsite visit to gain information and view your project
PDF printable report showing sketches, references, construction notes and a summary of expected gains
1yr phone support covering what is involved in the report
1 Day Track Support

What is covered in the report?

How long does it take?

ADVANCED ANALYSIS

£1050.- (no VAT)

What type of people use this service?

Trackday Drivers optimising or upgrading their aero package without the expense of testing incorrect parts
Owner Drivers looking for improvements in laptimes without the expense of a complete redesign
Kart Teams optimising or upgrading their aerodynamic package between long and short circuits
Professional Teams wanting to identify the most cost effective areas for aerodynamic development
Kit Car Builders wanting to modify their existing bodywork packages to improve cooling and performance
Vehicle Designers requiring professional appraisal of a design before manufacture
Anyone with an aerodynamic imbalance or cooling related issue

What do you get?

Onsite visit to gain information and view your project
Measurement and creation of wing profile CAD for CFD analysis*
PDF printable report showing sketches, references, construction notes, CFD analysis and a summary of expected gains
1yr phone support covering what is involved in the report
1 Day Track Support

What is covered in the report?

How to reduce drag
How to increase downforce
How to optimise aerodynamic balance
How to improve engine performance
How to improve water and oil cooling
How to improve cockpit cooling
Calculated aerodynamic values to assist in chassis/spring rate/damping modifications
CFD based aerodynamic graph for front and rear wing sweeps*
Track Testing Schedule
Future areas of improvement

How long does it take?

An ADVANCED ANALYSIS report is usually generated in less than two working weeks

*NOTE: If the vehicle has front and rear wings of differing profiles then a £350.- surcharge MAY be required for extra CAD/CFD analysis