Making a Motorized Car wing(Im New Lol)

**DStal** · 11-30-2006, 12:32 AM

Hey guys im new to this forum but been here a whole lot. It basically showed me how to wire up a relay, But back to the question. I was watching Mtv and they had these guys making a motorized wing and i was wondering has anyone ever done it before and what would i need basically.

**scott_fx** · 11-30-2006, 12:36 AM

how talented are you at fabrication? can you work with metal and fiberglass? how about electronics? can you solder ic's? if you can do that stuff.. it could be possible. let us know where you stand and then maybe we can help some...probably the wrong forum to be asking this question though...so put on your flame suit.

**hohenyi** · 12-01-2006, 11:53 AM

You will need a wind tunnel

**shotgunefx** · 12-01-2006, 12:04 PM

You could probably get away without a wind tunnel, but regardless, for it to function properly (and not just for looks), it's kind of a big project.

I wouldn't discourage you, that's how people learn stuff, not knowing any better than to even consider it.

It involves fabrication, some engineering, a decent understanding of aerodynamics, some electronics. All in all, a very long, possibly fruitful, and likely expensive and frustrating project.

You might want to grab a subscription to autospeed.com, pretty cheap and well worth it. They do articles on stuff like decreasing drag, custom valances and other stuff that's in this ball park. (Separating ABS from traction for instance), they also have a lot of electronics projects.

**2k1Toaster** · 12-01-2006, 12:07 PM

I can almost guarentee that the car he has doesn't need a motorized wing to keep stable on the ground. Therefore it will all be for looks.

But we still need to know your experience for what scott asked...

**hohenyi** · 12-01-2006, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by DStal

Hey guys im new to this forum but been here a whole lot. It basically showed me how to wire up a relay, But back to the question. I was watching Mtv and they had these guys making a motorized wing and i was wondering has anyone ever done it before and what would i need basically.

Do u really need such downforce???

**scotty562** · 12-01-2006, 03:56 PM

Please tell me the car is at least not front-wheel drive.

**Prpapi4ver** · 12-01-2006, 05:17 PM

i was wondering what does having a front wheel drive have to do with anything?????? half of the members on mp3car.com have front wheel drive. Dstal go to www.autoloc.com they already have a motorized wing that your looking for.

**Wiredwrx** · 12-01-2006, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Prpapi4ver

i was wondering what does having a front wheel drive have to do with anything?????? half of the members on mp3car.com have front wheel drive. Dstal go to www.autoloc.com they already have a motorized wing that your looking for.

That is simple, front wheel cars have little benefit to rear mounted wings that add downforce to the rear of the car.

Michael