WIND TUNNEL TESTING

SPIRE GT3 BIKESPORT - PICTURE COURTESY OF SIMON MCBEATH/RACECAR ENGINEERING

WIND TUNNEL ANALYSIS

£950.-  (no VAT)

+£750/hr WInd Tunnel Hire Charge (MIRA 2017)

What type of people use this service?

• Owner Drivers looking to optimise their existing aero package and generate accurate values for chassis set-up  
• Professional Teams optimising their existing aero package or trialling new components to gain accurate values
• Vehicle Designers optimising their existing aero package and generating accurate values for chassis set-up

What do you get?

• 1 Day workshop visit to prepare car and components prior to Wind Tunnel session
• PDF printable notes highlighting required components and Test Schedule
• 1 Day Wind Tunnel Support
• PDF printable notes summarising findings and direction for potential improvements
• 1 Day Track Support  
• 1yr phone support covering what was discussed in the notes

What is usually covered in a day of Track Testing and Support? 

• Wind Tunnel Testing schedule
• Component list for testing
• Mechanical support throughout the test days
• Aerodynamic Flow-Vis tests
• Solving aerodynamic imbalance
• Optimising Downforce and Drag 
• Analysing cooling flow issues with brakes, radiators, oil coolers, heated surfaces and cockpit
• Advice on future areas of improvement

How long does it take?

• WIND TUNNEL ANALYSIS is usually completed within one week subject to availability at the relevant tunnel