Does the M3 generate downforce?

[GewoW]

Originally Posted by ersin

Downforce helps keep the tires sticking, but just as drag, lift (or downforce) varies as the square of speed, generally. I doubt downforce comes into play under 100mph. Only autobahn cruisers would really care. But dayamm! 280 kg downforce?

Yup, underbody trays >> rear spoilers!

[southlight]

Originally Posted by GewoW

Where do you get these! Do you have a depository of the supertests?

Really appreciate the info BTW, thanks.

Yep, the last 2 or 3 years.


Best regards, south

[lucid]

Originally Posted by GewoW

Where do you get these! Do you have a depository of the supertests?

Really appreciate the info BTW, thanks.

South knows every spec of every performance car known to man. Why has it taken you so long to recognize this fact? It's common knowledge around the forum really.

[ersin]

Originally Posted by lucid

South knows every spec of every performance car known to man. ... It's common knowledge around the forum really.

Actually, it's common knowledge around the internet. In fact, I have a sneaky suspicion that South is really the Stig!

[GewoW]

All hail southlight



(It would seem this is sarcastic...lol...it's not though.)

[lucid]

Originally Posted by ersin

In fact, I have a sneaky suspicion that South is really the Stig!

OMG, you're right!

How did I not make this connection earlier?

[ersin]

Originally Posted by lucid

OMG, you're right!

How did I not make this connection earlier?

It's only rumor at this point. But stranger things have happened.

[KonigsTiger]

Yes South, thank you for all the information!

[southlight]

You guys are hilarious.


Best regards, south