Formula Ford Data

Chris Horton · 25 Jun 2006, 19:47 (Ref:1641039)

I'm just in the process of getting my act together and rebuilding my RF88 for a few outings next year. However, whilst I'm getting myself motivated I'd like to use some simulation software.

Basically, I'm interested in anything I can get but most specifically I'm ideally after:-

*) A representative Kent engine power curve
*) Any tyre data for ACB10's
*) Frontal area / coefficient of drag

Anything available would be greatly received!

Cheers,

Chris

Walshy · 26 Jun 2006, 11:44 (Ref:1641549)

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Originally Posted by Chris Horton

*) Frontal area / coefficient of drag

Chris

It is a Formula Ford your rebuilding?????????

Just checking.

Chris Horton · 26 Jun 2006, 12:47 (Ref:1641590)

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Originally Posted by Walshy

It is a Formula Ford your rebuilding?????????

Just checking.

Quite sure!

I have access to some reasonable software so if the data is there it would be quite interesting to have a fiddle with it.

heel'n'toe-no · 26 Jun 2006, 15:14 (Ref:1641711)

This forum is for Formula Ford as in FF1600..........???

What software do you have access to?

Just curious???

**Asp** · 26 Jun 2006, 18:19 (Ref:1641874)

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Originally Posted by heel'n'toe-no

This forum is for Formula Ford as in FF1600..........???

Is it?!

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Originally Posted by Forum Description

One of the most popular and successful single seater classes in its many forms including 1600 and Zetec.

Just because it's mainly populated by people racing with 1600 engines, it doesn't limit it!

Chris Horton · 26 Jun 2006, 20:04 (Ref:1641989)

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Originally Posted by heel'n'toe-no

This forum is for Formula Ford as in FF1600..........???

What software do you have access to?

Just curious???

I've got access to some in-house software but to be honest the LapSim software on the Bosch Motorsport website ( http://www.bosch-motorsport.com/cont.../html/3050.htm) is interesting/enlightening and a bit more user friendly. e.g. if you are just messing around with the effect of weight (driver or chassis), gearshift times, a couple of horsepower etc. Just a bit of engineering interest really. It's not particularly going to help set a car up but it may give some direction as to where some focus should be (even if it's just shaving a few kilos off in the gym!)

heel'n'toe-no · 27 Jun 2006, 10:51 (Ref:1642437)

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Originally Posted by Chris Horton

(even if it's just shaving a few kilos off in the gym!)

Ah.....Tis said often in the paddock "The cheapest and most reliable way to get a FFord going quick is for the driver to stay OFF the curries and the beer"..... but I just haven't got the will power.....

Now where did I put my keema naan

ASP - Sorry, I meant this thread.......I'm not that familiar with INTERWEB terminology.

I hope I'm not going to hear from the clerk of the course AGAIN!!