Thoughts on adding a wing?

[Dure16]

I’ve seen a few 5ive-T trucks with a wing on the back.

Is it just for cosmetics or does it somehow help with rigidity or body protection?

If it does have a functional benefit, any specific part recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[cmbscx10]

Little bit of both IMO but i bet the function of a true wing creating enough downforce is never going to be noticed unless your do speed runs. I will give a like for anything with a wing or a bug body.

 

[Seandonato73]

Doubtful if there's any real need for it, or if the truck even goes fast enough to make use of any sort of Aero mods.

 

[smokinwheel]

I would say a wing is more of a " Skid-Plate for your roof."
Can't believe it would actually create enough downforce to do anything, maybe just maybe it might do a little something in a drag race application but on a buggy, little to nothing.

 

[Rep732]

I had the triple A wing, it's alright but looks too big and out of place to look proper. Don't get an aluminum one as their pretty much like razor blades and if it gets you game over.

 

[jeepfreak1972]

I would say a wing is more of a " Skid-Plate for your roof."
Can't believe it would actually create enough downforce to do anything, maybe just maybe it might do a little something in a drag race application but on a buggy, little to nothing.

Not sure if this is apples to apples but, there used to a be clay oval rc track near by that was for 1/10 & 1/8 scales. Adding sprint car style wings made huge differences those guys said. I never tried the oval so no idea.

 

[cmbscx10]

Not sure if this is apples to apples but, there used to a be clay oval rc track near by that was for 1/10 & 1/8 scales. Adding sprint car style wings made huge differences those guys said. I never tried the oval so no idea.

Sprint cars of any scale definitely need a wing for type of car they are, chassis setup etc. No wing, no down/side force and wants to go in a circles. Cant take a Nascar and not change the whole setup when they go Sonoma or any other non left turn only track. Member sticking your hand out the window? Same thing.

 

[jeepfreak1972]

Sprint cars of any scale definitely need a wing for type of car they are, chassis setup etc. No wing, no downforce and wants to go in a circles. Cant take a Nascar and not change the whole setup when they go Sonoma or any other non left turn only track. Member sticking your hand out the window? Same thing.

Makes sense.

 

[smokinwheel]

Not sure if this is apples to apples but, there used to a be clay oval rc track near by that was for 1/10 & 1/8 scales. Adding sprint car style wings made huge differences those guys said. I never tried the oval so no idea.

Sprint cars of any scale definitely need a wing for type of car they are, chassis setup etc. No wing, no down/side force and wants to go in a circles. Cant take a Nascar and not change the whole setup when they go Sonoma or any other non left turn only track. Member sticking your hand out the window? Same thing.

That is a lot of wing on top. Cut 4 feet off an airplane wing and slap it on top. Not sure of any other car that has that much wing surface area.

I would be willing to bet it would do something in the rc side of things.

 

[jeepfreak1972]

That is a lot of wing on top. Cut 4 feet off an airplane wing and slap it on top. Not sure of any other car that has that much wing surface area.

I would be willing to bet it would do something in the rc side of things.

They weren't actually rc sprint cars but they were making and using similar wings as a sprint car. They ran many different on road rc cars. They were ripping around that circle. Lol

 

[Dirty30J]

Member sticking your hand out the window? Same thing.

he said member……