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Unread 07-01-2009, 03:54
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Re: Team Update #1

If your coefficient of friction is .05, you would get 1/20 of your
down force from the upward directed blower turned into traction
at the wheels. Is there a better direction for the blower, if it
is allowed?

Eugene

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Originally Posted by kbaker159 View Post
so they have disallowed suction, what about a blower with an intake from the sides? a blower out the top with intake on the sides, rather than the bottom. I think you could still get a decent amount of downward force just from upward airflow (though I haven't done any math to back this up, just an idea)
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