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> a sort of vaccum effect to keep the car sucked to the ground Ground effect[0], thoroughly used in LMP to gain downforce without suffering as much drag as wit
by lloeki 13y ago
> a sort of vaccum effect to keep the car sucked to the ground
Ground effect[0], thoroughly used in LMP to gain downforce without suffering as much drag as with a wing.
Here's what happens when the effect breaks down[1].
[0]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_(cars) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_(cars)
[1]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIJ4q3PD57A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIJ4q3PD57A