Old Mar 4, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Default Can I turn my N/A wing into an air brake?

I think I'm in love with the McLaren MP4-12C. Top Gear USA did a review of it and pitted the McLaren against a Nascar stock car.. pretty entertaining to watch... (its at the end of this episode Top Gear — Top Gear: Taxis — History.com Videos)

The McLaren has some active aerodynamics for added downforce, and I can appreciate a speed activated wing, not unlike the wing on my N/A! Okay, pretty unlike my Crossfire... a lot more to it... but I did laugh to myself at the thought of an air brake on the Crossfire.. obviously I won't be reaching 200+mph but I can't imagine the joy of watching that thing fly up when I hit the brakes... hell, I smile evey time I hit 60 and here the little motor going in back of me.

So I'm not serious about actually making an air brake... unless someone else wants to build me one? I was just reminded about my joy at watching the MP4-12C last night when reading about the new P1 that McLaren is working on that will also have some pretty crazy aerodynamic aids...

Enjoy
 
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