Pikes Peak race car Ep15 - Aerodynamics analysis

[@Smith_Tech_70]

Nice one Moggs, very interesting. 👍👍

[@JP-kb4yi]

I just participated in Denver Tesla Club Pikes Peak drive on 8/31. It was the first event and we had 40 Teslas, 5 Cybertrucks and 1 Rivian R1T turn out. It was an absolute blast but not a race just a casual drive. I hope to meet you in person at the race!

[@daviddenley3512]

What fabulous episode that was!!! I was glued to the screen watching everything. It was brilliant. This show of yours is getting bloody good, far better than anyone could have thought. Role in the next episode. Oh...and thank you for making it.

[@spudproductions7606]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍😀

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cutandslash]

Very cool episode! This is some serious effort put into Bug Zappa. I'm really looking forward to the "Pikes Peak" episode... ;-)

[@spudproductions7606]

Me too 👍😀

[@mikethomas2138]

What a company and a fabulous facility.

[@spudproductions7606]

It was really cool and some very clever Engineers 👍😀

[@TK42run]

I wish you guys were in the US, I would 100% pay to do a vw bug conversion.

[@georgedaville4662]

Another blockbuster episode Richard, incredible place and great to see the Victorian Tunnel being repurposed in this way. Can’t wait to see the outcome of the the testing and what mods are needed to your existing design. This channel just keeps getting better 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😎

[@davidef4162]

I've seen the Bug Zappa will be in Munich for the Electronica exhibition in November with Mouser - congratulations!

[@milesdakin3540]

Can’t wait to see the results of this! Really enjoying seeing the lengths you guys are going to to make this machine as fast as it can be! 🤘

[@joshuared1000]

I 100% love seeing all the work that's going into Bug Zappa for Pikes Peak =) I have been following ECC for some time now, and I can't wait to see your work in person in the US. You guys are going to crush the course =)

[@iowa_don]

20:37 - You bet that VW Beetle shape generates lift. In the 60's there was a turbine powered VW Beetle drag car in the US. It did not have a rear wing for down force. On one run it got to 150 MPH or so and the car lifted off of the drag strip, crashed and was destroyed. Lesson Learned there.

[@peterhillas81]

The Zappa! As soon as I see a thumbnail with this bad boy; I CLICK IT! The best part of these videos has to be Richard's energy and enthusiasm for the cars. Amazing job so far, can't wait for more episodes on this BUG ZAPPA!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@g0fvt]

Although I am of advanced years I find myself not wanting to use the tunnel for science, just the usual thing juveniles do with ICE vehicles in tunnels. Looks like an amazing facility, fantastic livery on Bug Zappa, looking more like a beetle again.

[@PaulWoodJatobaFilms]

Fascinating to see that! I remember walking through the tunnel years ago, it was an awesome place then, although pretty damp, and it’s great to see it being put to such good use!

[@hughmann1908]

Wow, that’s thinking outside the box! Props to whomever thought of that! This channel is awesome! 🎉

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@snowstrobe]

Fascinating place

[@rolandtb3]

Varying layers of speed and car handling improvement. Curious about the front diffuser. Then balancing the front to back relative down forces. Finally the underbody airflow dynamics and drag. Very interesting 3-4 weeks.

[@stephenjobe883]

Fascinating, great content. Loving the evolution of this project.

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@jimcabezola3051]

Their computers must be really chucking out some data, if it takes WEEKS to process it! What a cool operation. It must be fun to work there! Here's hoping your intuitive grasp of what makes a Beetle quick is borne out in the cold maths calculations of those the computers!

[@nextgensolopreneur]

This was a fabulous episode. Loved it!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@ivankuljis1780]

@11:13 Is that a 'BugZapper Zapper' 'Don't forget the Aerogard' 'Avagoodweekend Mr.Walker' ( Max was an _Old Friend_ of mine....he was a Great Aussie Bowler )

[@ianrobertwhinnett158]

Very interesting and far from stupid!🤔 sustainability take a dissused cutting edge transport fasility in Victorian terms, then turn it into a new millenium high tech energy/aero dynamic improvement reducing tunnel. Hats off, I am in awe.😊

[@connerlabs]

Brilliant! Top Gear Tunnel Run for adults!

[@markwellington1254]

This is the most interesting channel for EV lovers. This is so cool!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Glad you think so!

[@dangreasley7934]

Great one Richard. Loved the detail with the electrics etc

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@indigenoussober407]

Improve the aerodynamics of a beetle? Simple, turn it around.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Racing it in reverse up Pikes Peak would be interesting. Maybe there’s a record for fastest car run in reverse up the hill? 😉👍

[@gazfish]

Can’t help but think Olympics every time you said raygun

[@Grant_S_M]

Best stuff on KZbin IMO.

[@spudproductions7606]

Glad you like it 👍😀

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thank you 🙏

[@skylardrake8980]

Awesome video, amazing how far technology has come with 3D scanning and simulation. Curious how expensive a session like this would cost? That and we need the scan file to 3d print our own Bug Zappa models at home!

[@spudproductions7606]

Great idea. Can you make me a BZ key ring? 👍😀

[@TheRothenborg]

very interesting

[@Jason-Thorne]

11:23 Peel off that film, you monsters!

[@James_T_Quirk]

Nice Testing Center, I see the Landrover was gentle to it, but I think the Turntable should be at both ends of Tunnel, speed up the scanning being on a turntable ...

[@davidjulian8536]

? There is a turntable at each end. They're in the video.

[@James_T_Quirk]

@@davidjulian8536 I was confused by Owner saying @ 3:35 "that Turntable was at far end" but later I see there is a 2nd one, whether it can spin a car in a 360' half a dozen times while it scans exterior, is another question, but not earth changing..

[@dexburwell]

wow… that tunnel is amazing…. (that’s what he said) 🤣

[@Matt2chee]

Great episode!

[@spudproductions7606]

Glad you liked it 👍😀

[@aksela6912]

Decommissioned in 1966, so it would have been part of the Beeching cuts?

[@ElectricClassicCars]

That’s correct. 👍

[@GTE_Channel]

Super interesting

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@nickita9505]

i want it in Forza!

[@replica1052]

weight translates to grip and even wider tires - the increased wind resistance of down force aerodynamics help the tires when braking

[@andgate2000]

I was told wider tyre reduce grip as the the weight per sq in reduces the larger the width. The wider tyre gives a wider track though. Could be wrong though.

[@replica1052]

@@andgate2000 the weight of your vehicle decides how wide a tire you should have

[@williamclark6466]

Race Cars. We spend so much time, money, lost sleep, effort, etc. trying to go quickly and fast (around a circuit - where we don't even get to a different location in the end 😂🤑😝🤪🫢😜🤣. Peoples is crazy 🤪 Best of luck with the whole process Moggy.

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@Firkinnel]

With your bug having a flat bottom, could you not fit skirts / fan and make a fan car ?

[@grahambeyer6254]

Insane!

[@dtengineering1]

Extremely interesting. This process must have cost you a bomb! lol

[@spudproductions7606]

Worth every penny 😉

[@ivankuljis1780]

Can you get a BUGGER REAR SPOILER..... PLEASE!?!?!

[@gafrers]

Aero FTW

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Ive seen this place when they do historic and exotics sound recordings in there ... Think Auto union f1 cars and V 16s.. ...you can play them back through your car stereo if your so inclined 😂 For cooling you need low drag aero NACA air scoops and vents.. how you leave the air is as important if not more so than enter it. Small items add up to frills on your curved brick .😉 And dont forget the belly pan... as the area of highest turbulant intereaction between two solid surfaces. And there it is lol 😂...granny, eggs and suction.😁😎

[@spudproductions7606]

Looking forward to the results which should identify which areas need to be worked on 👍😀

[@Chris-bg8mk]

Print T shirts from the digital data! Sign me up for a few!

[@albertoaf5301]

What is the program that does the CFD analysis? Matlab or Python?

[@chrisp4899]

Really going into forza ? Cool

[@gabrielrojas2781]

Come here from CarWow 🏍

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Welcome. 😉👍

[@giulianomarco]

James May tried... and regretted it! 😁👍

[@spudproductions7606]

Yes I remember 😂😂

[@robertallardice8119]

Are you going to get models produced of Bug Zappa?

[@spudproductions7606]

Good idea 👍

[@stevewsmall77]

What the cost?

[@mikejf4377]

How much are the tail lights on your VW truck?

[@johnmoss7227]

I wonder if you are thinking of a lap day racing this against a Formula 1 car?

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Yes why not

[@BertieMiner]

tunedbyai AI fixes this. Terrible aerodynamics of VW Beetle.

[@dinger40]

Top secret? Common knowledge.

[@spudproductions7606]

It was a joke

[@procatprocat9647]

Don't claim to be an Engineer. You will just alienate real Engineers.

[@nathansmith7153]

Remember that the air density is MUCH lower. More than 30% lower.

[@spudproductions7606]

Correct, we have factored that in. 👍😀

[@rideshotgunstrapforsafety6339]

Hello sir