Subject	I think the spokes do not really act like a fan, but rather
Posted by	zxjpmzx on September 30, 2004 at 1:03 PM
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In Reply To	They were designed to cool the brakes posted by Max OD (MegalodonZ32TT) on September 30, 2004 at 12:45 PM
Message	like an aircraft wing with controlled air flow/speed on the outside of the spokes to create "lift" like conditions. In the case of our wheels, the flat trailing edge of the spokes probably causes less air pressure there (vacuum like...like with a spoiler) so that air is drawn into the wheel from outside rather than being pulled from inside of the wheel. Anybody agree with this?
Follow Ups	what with the wheel police?? - pilotgod404 12:23:55 09/30/04 It's when they are on backwards. - spicyZ 12:24:31 09/30/04 yup. (n/m) - Milo (Sport Z Magazine) 12:26:43 09/30/04 how do you tell what way they go? (n/m) - pilotgod404 12:36:30 09/30/04 It says on the wheel (n/m) - jonnyz (DC) 12:38:34 09/30/04 Re: how do you tell what way they go? - maxboost83 12:40:52 09/30/04 I like this one better ... - Guapo 12:45:34 09/30/04 works even better :) (n/m) - maxboost83 12:52:43 09/30/04 BTW the front wheel in your sig is on backwards. - spicyZ 12:29:41 09/30/04 ic that now... oh well.. have to wait till new tires come! (n/m) - pilotgod404 12:55:03 09/30/04 They were designed to cool the brakes - Max OD (MegalodonZ32TT) 12:45:41 09/30/04 I think the spokes do not really act like a fan, but rather - zxjpmzx 13:03:01 09/30/04 "300ZX: The Enthusiast's Companion" does - Max OD (MegalodonZ32TT) 13:09:01 09/30/04 where can i get a copy? (n/m) - maxboost83 13:10:52 09/30/04 Amazon.com $128> - zboost 13:51:29 09/30/04 Heh.. tyres... - aggiez32 13:13:51 09/30/04 that is a GREAT book. Read mine a few times now (n/m) - Nazgul 13:20:04 09/30/04 nope. - nixit 14:01:43 09/30/04 I was more focused on whether air is being drawn into the - zxjpmzx 14:24:11 09/30/04 I see your point and your approach, - nixit 14:33:35 09/30/04 wheel wells are a high pressure area... - dbotos 15:52:47 09/30/04 That's the same thing a fan blade does. - Marshall 14:54:46 09/30/04 Doesn't a fan blade just cut into the air and slice it back - zxjpmzx 15:10:23 09/30/04 yes - Marshall 15:19:17 09/30/04 you guys are such dorks - Z U N L 12:04:28 10/01/04 I think it's mostly cosmetic. - Marshall 17:20:46 09/30/04 Whoop Whoop, NOOB POLICE - KaZ (VaBch) 14:20:41 09/30/04
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