Wing Fender Design
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-reduction of MVD
(micro vibration detail)
-uniform design
-reusable
-surface detail textured to achieve the right balance between laminar and turbulent flow
-lightweight
-aesthetically pleasing to the eye
-durable
-interchangeable from front to rear
-most efficient aerodynamic design- lab tested
-will never rot
-major time saver
-no nasty dust from sanding
-wont absorb moisture or warp/split
-will not give the user splinters
-easy to spot if dropped on the shop floor due to bright colors
(micro vibration detail)
-uniform design
-reusable
-surface detail textured to achieve the right balance between laminar and turbulent flow
-lightweight
-aesthetically pleasing to the eye
-durable
-interchangeable from front to rear
-most efficient aerodynamic design- lab tested
-will never rot
-major time saver
-no nasty dust from sanding
-wont absorb moisture or warp/split
-will not give the user splinters
-easy to spot if dropped on the shop floor due to bright colors
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- a Richter scale meter attached to track
- have track floating in stagnant water and observe the ripples after each run
Never tried these methods nor do I know anyone who has- just brainstorming and it does seem like a lot of work just for the sake of reducing MVD'
- have track floating in stagnant water and observe the ripples after each run
Never tried these methods nor do I know anyone who has- just brainstorming and it does seem like a lot of work just for the sake of reducing MVD'
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The Eccentric said:
I am not The Eccentric and I did not post this. /images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif
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Oh yeah, one more thing, the Gee fenders save trees leading to cleaner air.
Kinser, that Fukushima radiation must finally be getting to me. Speaking of, John needs some glow in the dark Gee fenders haha
Kinser, that Fukushima radiation must finally be getting to me. Speaking of, John needs some glow in the dark Gee fenders haha
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The Eccentric said:
Ha! Stop kidding around Eccentric. Everyone knows that an ant taped inside the void in the fender is the best way to determine MVD.
After the car runs you have to release the ant to observe its behavior.
Some ants are better than others and it takes some animal husbandry, but I have a litter going now that are pure divining rods for MVD.
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speed bump said:
My name is Laserman, and I approve this message.
The viewpoints expressed by Laserman are not necessarily those of DD4Hire, or anyone else on this forum.
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Laserman, you sure know how to make me laugh dog!!! Reminds me of when I was a kid and I bought a model rocket that had a clear viewing chamber made for stuffing insects in it. Judging by there behavior afterwards I don't think they liked it too much. I only did it to a couple bugs as it felt rather cruel.
Just returned from a walk and was brainstorming about said subject(MVD). The GEE lineup may not reduce MVD that we know of and can accurately test at this point but on the other hand they should all be of equal density and that cannot be said about wooden fenders. Using the GEE fenders should help eliminate any variables that may come into play when wood is used.
Just returned from a walk and was brainstorming about said subject(MVD). The GEE lineup may not reduce MVD that we know of and can accurately test at this point but on the other hand they should all be of equal density and that cannot be said about wooden fenders. Using the GEE fenders should help eliminate any variables that may come into play when wood is used.
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Ok.
True story.
Only a handful of people are aware of my fascination with these tiny cars. (besides you fellas)
One of them is an artist friend whose opinion I have a great deal of respect for when it comes to design and aesthetics.
He asked to see photos of my new builds that I keep on my phone. When he got to a photo of a car with 1 Gee fender taped onto the front of it he said "I like this one". Dang!
True story.
Only a handful of people are aware of my fascination with these tiny cars. (besides you fellas)
One of them is an artist friend whose opinion I have a great deal of respect for when it comes to design and aesthetics.
He asked to see photos of my new builds that I keep on my phone. When he got to a photo of a car with 1 Gee fender taped onto the front of it he said "I like this one". Dang!
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Obsessedderbydad said:
No way ODD,
I am working on some new designs as a result.
They are based on the Gee design.
Falcon777 said:
Falcon, the quickest non scientific method to figure this out is to look at the fastest cars each month in street stock. They all have one thing in common... GEE fenders.
1st, how can you even compare them to EVO fenders? The balsa fenders sold do not come with the relief cut out so instantly they are killing half the scout dads that buy them. I am also pretty certain that they dont end up lighter than the GEE. The balsa fenders take MASSIVE amounts of time to create and a fraction of a second to break. Time = $. I can't believe people are still trying to argue Nelli faye fenders also. /images/boards/smilies/nono.gifcycrunner said:
The GEE are better than the pine for the same time concerns. You could replicate the GEE out of wood but once again the amount of time would be ridiculous. Some people might enjoy spending the time to do this but there are a lot more that don't.
The GEE fender shape was scientifically tested and created to be the most aero fender available. Some of you are taking its advantage away when you space it out from the body. It is not supposed to go outside the wheel.
So to answer the question...
1. PERFORMANCE
2. design
3. pure ease of use
4. reusability
5. looks
6. PERFORMANCE
7. saves tons of time
8. PERFORMANCE
9. weight
10. ******** (sneaky new trick)
11. PERFORMANCE
The Eccentric said:
I was an advertising executive in a former life. You are a copy writers dream. I use to have sit downs with clients to develop an advertising campaign for their business. It was like pulling teeth to get some good copy points to write commercials some times. This is advertising gold my friend.
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