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1. MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 23:58:57 -0600; I have some questions about aerodynamics. Roadsters, no top Roadsters, convertible Roadsters, hardtop GT coupes At what general speed does the aerodynamic shape of a car become a significant factor?; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00224.html (7,590 bytes)
2. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: "Larry B. Macy" <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>; Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 08:26:50 -0400; My guess, with a limited knowledge of areodynamics: Worst - that wind screen acts as a big spoiler and creates a lot of turbulence behind it. Better, the flow goes over the whole car and does not ha; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00228.html (9,149 bytes)
3. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: S & M Barnes <barnesms@swbell.net>; Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 08:41:14 -0500; I don't really know the answer to this but if it is of any interest I used to help one of the MG specialists in the UK at the race track (OK, so I got free tickets and just went along and hindered th; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00233.html (9,444 bytes)
4. RE: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: "Thomas Pokrefke" <pokrefke1@home.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 08:49:10 -0500; Perhaps not specifically on target with your question, but I uncovered an interesting difference between the "Special Tuning" air dam and the original factory mounted front valence back in college. T; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00234.html (8,397 bytes)
5. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 09:16:05 -0700; When I run my my '69 B roadster at 60+ mph with the top up, the ceiling fabric rises above the top bows. I presume that there is positive pressure inside the car and the top is balooning. Or, to put; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00235.html (8,271 bytes)
6. RE: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: "Mark Dawson" <torchbone@bright.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:48:07 -0400; I'm not sure the hood is "capturing" air, nor that unzipping the rear window will help that problem, at least not by "letting it out". I think Mr. Boyle and our old friend the aerofoil can explain, b; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00236.html (9,654 bytes)
7. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: "Bob D." <bobmgtd@home.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 11:43:06 -0500; significant factor? That's a question I've always wondered about. Have you ever noticed that the exotic (130 mph+) cars are always hardtops? In my MGB roadster with the top down, the wind starts to; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00241.html (8,275 bytes)
8. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 15:20:05 -0700; I believe drag increases exponentially in regards to speed (but don't take an art major's word for it), so it becomes an increasingly more important factor at higher speeds (I'm sure you knew that).; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00245.html (9,879 bytes)
9. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: "Richard Spurling" <hobbes@senet.com.au>; Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:01:49 +0930; Windy man, windy. Loved every gust of it. My passenger hated it, but then again, he was the bloke who complained that it was too cold with the top down, just coz it was snowing. That was back in the; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00247.html (8,580 bytes)
10. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 09:35:59 +0100; I've had an *indicated* 103 (came as some surprise when I looked down, wasn't even at full throttle), the relative increase in turbulence seems greater to me at lower speeds than higher, though. Can; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00257.html (8,835 bytes)
11. RE: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: harlanjillson <harlanjillson@pdq.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 07:40:20 -0500; Well, actually it's just the reverse. The soft top is curved (looking at it from the side..) like a wing. The air moveing over the top is accelerated, which causes a drop in pressure in the area abov; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00260.html (8,578 bytes)
12. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 22:25:59 +0000; Well if they left the Northern Hairpin at my local Mallala Racetrack where it used to be (another half length on) then I might have been able to reach 100mph, but nowdays I almost get to 90mph with t; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00261.html (9,867 bytes)
13. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 22:33:33 +0000; Yes, you have to find the 'right' cap to wear. Some just don't sit far enough down on your head to hold securely - there is nothing worse than having to keep 'catching' your cap as it is just a bout; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00262.html (8,677 bytes)
14. RE: MGB Aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: "Tom Bott" <tcbump@leading.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 15:00:11 -0400; Paul, Most boating stores sell what amounts to an elastic cord with a small alligator clip at each end (one clipped to the hat and one clipped to your shirt collar.) They work great while off-shore f; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00278.html (8,490 bytes)
15. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 10:13:57 EDT; Well let's see - I've had my MGC to 130 on the highway (modified engine), and you do get a fair bit of buffetting, but that's to be expected. I've also had my MGA to 130 mph (once a lap at certain tr; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00290.html (8,155 bytes)
16. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 10:55:17 EDT; The helmet is mandatory (for catching brains) but believe me, the impact of a Junebug at over 100 mph more than offsets any temptation to investigate it's nutrient content. As a matter of fact, I run; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00291.html (8,922 bytes)
17. Re: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 11:46:08 -0700; I've had the TD to 95 indicated on the speedo after it was calibrated. That was top down, windshield down, and a motorcycle helmet on me. The headers are now off the engine, so it probably won't do; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00389.html (7,589 bytes)
18. RE: MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: Joe Short <buster_balz@operamail.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 14:29:56 -0400; I've had my B up a little over 100 mph. It wasn't easy getting there, and it was very loud and windy once i got there. I have an air dam on it, so it wasn't too scary. Joe '75 B Roadster Lowered and; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00396.html (7,614 bytes)
19. Re:MGB aerodynamics (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 09:16:22 EDT; << I've had my B up a little over 100 mph. It wasn't easy getting there, and it was very loud and windy once i got there. I have an air dam on it, so it wasn't too scary. >> Come on - my MGA Mk 2 cou; /html/mgs/2001-04/msg00422.html (7,508 bytes)

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