Cd and cross sectional area
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Cd and cross sectional area
I'm trying to run some calculations on actual HP/TQ from my G-Tech data, but I need to input the Coefficient of Drag and cross sectional areas of the car.
I see a published Cd of .29 for my touring model, but I don't see if the Nismo aero kit reduces this by any significant amount. My gut feeling is no, since the Nismo aero kit appears to be designed for enhanced high-speed stability only.
I'm estimating the cross sectional area at 1.8 M^2 based on my rough calculations, but if anyone has the exact number, I'd appreciate it.
I see a published Cd of .29 for my touring model, but I don't see if the Nismo aero kit reduces this by any significant amount. My gut feeling is no, since the Nismo aero kit appears to be designed for enhanced high-speed stability only.
I'm estimating the cross sectional area at 1.8 M^2 based on my rough calculations, but if anyone has the exact number, I'd appreciate it.
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the z's are all .31 but the track gets a .29. the nismo kit may alter this number as it is a functional kit in the wind tunnel. i would think it plays a part starting around 60 or so? I don't know where exaclty.
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Originally posted by FLY BY Z
the z's are all .31 but the track gets a .29. the nismo kit may alter this number as it is a functional kit in the wind tunnel. i would think it plays a part starting around 60 or so? I don't know where exaclty.
the z's are all .31 but the track gets a .29. the nismo kit may alter this number as it is a functional kit in the wind tunnel. i would think it plays a part starting around 60 or so? I don't know where exaclty.
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Comprehensive underbody airflow management
Front: Zero-lift
Rear: Zero-lift includes front chin spoiler, rear underbody diffusers and rear spoiler
Drag coefficient (Cd):
.30 - Base, Enth, Perf, Touring
.29 - Track
.34 - Roadster
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What I meant was .31 for those Z's without the optional aero kit. .30 for the ones with the kit and .29 for the track with the aero kit and also it's exclusive underbody diffusers. good catch roark.
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Originally posted by FLY BY Z
What I meant was .31 for those Z's without the optional aero kit. .30 for the ones with the kit and .29 for the track with the aero kit and also it's exclusive underbody diffusers. good catch roark.
What I meant was .31 for those Z's without the optional aero kit. .30 for the ones with the kit and .29 for the track with the aero kit and also it's exclusive underbody diffusers. good catch roark.
I'm also hoping to come up with some fairly simple procedure and formulas for using a coast (say 60-40 mph) at the end of a G-Tech run to give a good rolling, aero, etc. resistance value for 1/4 mile runs. I just need this cross sectional area value to get started.
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