full Wing vs F6B ... 8 new reflections

[Verismo]

"4. RPMs are slightly lower on Full Wing ... 2600 vs 2800 at 60 mph."

If you are using the same rear tire size, the rpms should not be any different. Same motor, same drive train.

P.S. Thanks for the write-up!

Same motor, same drivetrain, more weight. If anything, you'd think they'd be ever so slightly higher. Interesting.

Jason

[rdbonds]

Same motor, same drivetrain, more weight. If anything, you'd think they'd be ever so slightly higher. Interesting.

Jason

Verismo - I'm confused. How would weight make RPMs higher or lower? Unless it's so heavy the clutch is slipping.

[Verismo]

Verismo - I'm confused. How would weight make RPMs higher or lower? Unless it's so heavy the clutch is slipping.

Hey rdbonds, for the same reason it requires more throttle going up a hill, because the load has increased. So with the full wing and the B having the same engine and drivetrain, the B should theoretically have to work just a little less to move its lighter weight, all other things being equal, which they are undoubtedly not. Aerodynamics plays a big role here, too. The difference in having a trunk shouldn't be one of only weight, but drag, too.

Hey Vstar, do you remember if you had a headwind or if the road was flat when you noticed this difference?

Does anyone else have a full(01-17) wing here that can describe their rpms at highway speeds on a relatively flat stretch? Would be interesting to hear.

Jason