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[Lurksalot]

Dont knock it , I for one  have to agree with the guy .

Although having 38 psi in each tyre will make them heavier and therefore  negate the weight saving factor of the lowered seats  

38psi using helium might reduce the weight just a little

[Martin Keene]

A certain Nova martin............

Ah, yes...

Well, at least he knows what a fast car is now!

[Willow]

Dont knock it , I for one  have to agree with the guy .

It can be shown  that any lowering of  rear seats will directly effect the Center of Gravity and therefore result in a lower polar moment of inertia , thus improving cornering power    

That is why little fat A*** drivers ( no names here ) are generally quicker around a given corner than tall drivers with big heads e.g. J Clarkson  

Ah, but he doesn't say that putting the seats flat improves cornering power or speed, he claims it "reduces weight" - errr, how exactly does that work?!

[pistonbroke]

Dont knock it , I for one  have to agree with the guy .

It can be shown  that any lowering of  rear seats will directly effect the Center of Gravity and therefore result in a lower polar moment of inertia , thus improving cornering power    

That is why little fat A*** drivers ( no names here ) are generally quicker around a given corner than tall drivers with big heads e.g. J Clarkson  

Ah, but he doesn't say that putting the seats flat improves cornering power or speed, he claims it "reduces weight" - errr, how exactly does that work?!

Bernullis principal  

[pistonbroke]

For the speed to undergo change, there must be a change in force. A change in force results in a change in pressure.

The (lateral) pressure exerted by an incompressible fluid varies inversely with the square of the speed of the fluid. (Bernoulli's principle)

Bernoulli's equation:

P + ½v2 + gh = constant

If there is no change in elevation, gh = 0, so that P + ½v2 = constant

In a static fluid,

v = 0,

 

[Guest]

Remember to inflate your tyres for extra grip on those track days chaps!

http://www.vxronline.co.uk/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=714

er on a saloon thats correct , especially on road tyres as it prevents sidewall flex .

used this method many times , and the last hire focus i tracked ran 40 front 50 rear and handled a dream ........and that was the ford factory "loaded" settings

[Bluerallye]

Remember lads keep those cars clean to keep em more aerodynamic and get extra power

What a load of bull

I wonder if he could be persuaded to ditch the wax and take a hammer and a centre punch to every panel on the car to create a nice, dimpled, low-drag surface?

Proof indeed that glue is bad for you, kids.

[Tubs]

Dont knock it , I for one  have to agree with the guy .

Although having 38 psi in each tyre will make them heavier and therefore  negate the weight saving factor of the lowered seats  

It can be shown  that any lowering of  rear seats will directly effect the Center of Gravity and therefore result in a lower polar moment of inertia , thus improving cornering power    

That is why little fat A*** drivers ( no names here ) are generally quicker around a given corner than tall drivers with big heads e.g. J Clarkson  

Ah, but lowering the seats will increase their weight as it will bring them nearer to the Earth, and whilst their mass will obviously not change, the force of gravity acting on them will increase, making them heavier. I'm surprised he didn't realise this.

Tubs