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Jan 15, 2023 11:18:06 GMT |
What are you using for this model? I hunted all around for an accurate CAD model to test my coupe roof chop on and didn't find anythingthat looked accurate. What would the perfect "period modified" Minor look like? My thoughts include low-light front end conversion and wheel spats. At the idea phase right now...  Reece Fish carburettor with laser-cut adapter, Marina torsion bars and rear ARB sourced for fun times, beyond the idea stage.   |
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Jan 15, 2023 11:31:31 GMT |
What are you using for this model? I hunted all around for an accurate CAD model to test my coupe roof chop on and didn't find anythingthat looked accurate. What would the perfect "period modified" Minor look like? My thoughts include low-light front end conversion and wheel spats. At the idea phase right now... It is an accurate lowlight model that was available for a few quid modified with some later model features. I couldn't find a later one that looked correct. The one in Forza 3 even looks wrong to me. Happy to share it if you like? Tempted to see if I can get it into CFD and see how terrible the aerodynamics are! |
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Last Edit: Jan 15, 2023 19:17:19 GMT by halkyon
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Jan 15, 2023 20:44:50 GMT |
If you think it's pretty accuratethat'dbe great. Well into the physicalchop already, but itd be a great resource to play with to see my form more complete. I'm starting from a 2 door low light so an ideal starting point. What are you using for this model? I hunted all around for an accurate CAD model to test my coupe roof chop on and didn't find anythingthat looked accurate. It is an accurate lowlight model that was available for a few quid modified with some later model features. I couldn't find a later one that looked correct. The one in Forza 3 even looks wrong to me. Happy to share it if you like? Tempted to see if I can get it into CFD and see how terrible the aerodynamics are! |
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Jan 23, 2023 14:56:41 GMT |
Thought I'd put my model through off-the-shelf CFD to see how terrible the aero is.
Yes - the windscreen is too steep and the gutters are a mess.
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Jan 23, 2023 17:20:52 GMT |
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Wheel skirts on all four corners...?
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Jan 23, 2023 21:32:47 GMT |
Wheel skirts on all four corners...?
I'd love to make up some rears, not sure how to do the front and still be able to turn corners, I suppose they would also need to flare out a bit.
I notice most modern cars have wheel air deflectors in front of the wheels, that could also help. Doing a lot of work for a small increase in efficiency but the nerd in me absolutely loves it.
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Jan 23, 2023 21:47:51 GMT |
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Ida Automotive built this amazing Mercury with moveable front skirts. It's a bit involved mind you.
Intriguing to think about how to aero up something like this. THere's the Ecomodders forum I assume is still about, but they tend to start with rather more aero cars.
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Jan 23, 2023 22:05:50 GMT |
Ida Automotive built this amazing Mercury with moveable front skirts. It's a bit involved mind you. Intriguing to think about how to aero up something like this. THere's the Ecomodders forum I assume is still about, but they tend to start with rather more aero cars. Yeah, I find it really interesting even though the gains will be quite marginal. The Minor is a pretty bad starting point but the plan might be something like...
0. Lowering,
1. Lowlight front wings, 2. Blank all or most of the stamped holes in the engine bay floor,
3. Undertrays,
4. Rear spats, 5. Front spats?! 6. Wheel air deflectors, 7. Fill rear bumper leading face (it's currently a hollow parachute), 8. Fill excess grille opening.
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Last Edit: Jan 23, 2023 23:44:39 GMT by halkyon
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The design of the front is terrible, like mine.
Watch the way the water droplets blow, bet you've got a big triangular static area at the rear of the bonnet. The water blows down and to the outside edge of my windshield.
Personally I would forego any aero if you can drive with one window down and not have the cabin buffet violently...
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Last Edit: Jan 24, 2023 3:52:04 GMT by PhilA
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Jan 25, 2023 11:48:43 GMT |
The design of the front is terrible, like mine. Watch the way the water droplets blow, bet you've got a big triangular static area at the rear of the bonnet. The water blows down and to the outside edge of my windshield. Personally I would forego any aero if you can drive with one window down and not have the cabin buffet violently... That is what my ridiculously large window deflector is for. 
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Jan 25, 2023 15:46:55 GMT |
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thanks for the write up
been looking at Moggy’s recently as in the market for a classic really like the low light conversion you mentioned earlier
was looking at travellers and was shocked at the premium price a good one has jumped upto where as a saloon hasn’t gone too mad just yet.
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