Added Rear Wing, possibly 50 extra bhp
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Sadly the ‘yoof’ element is disconnected from the laws of physics, aerodynamics and thermodynamics…Absolutely correct, and yes, it is pedantic
Let alone Entropy 
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Hey, I have a hard enough time getting much beyond the basics of Entropy.
Entalpy is for people who were better chemistry students than I ever was (damn molar equations gave me enoughof a headache!)
Entalpy is for people who were better chemistry students than I ever was (damn molar equations gave me enoughof a headache!)
Depends on whether you're referring to the seond law of thermodynamics or the f%^k-up known as FB?Let alone Entropy
Mine was all from doing an HND in thermodynamics many, many years ago as part of my job.Hey, I have a hard enough time getting much beyond the basics of Entropy.
Entalpy is for people who were better chemistry students than I ever was (damn molar equations gave me enoughof a headache!)
I always liked the terms 'superheat', 'sub-cooling' and 'latent heat'. They just sound silly.
I am referring to the second law of Thermodynamics and I remember it by the wonderful description by PW Atkins when he likens it to being at the universe's poker table!
You can't win (First Law, conservation of energy).
You can't break even (Second Law, energy is always wasted).
You can't get out of the game (Third Law, cannot reach absolute zero)
One of the few times when "normal" physics sounds as daft as quantum physics!
One of the best things about science in general is that the more silly the term, the more likely to is to be accepted
Enough! you three. Let's get back to the 'spoiler'. Bugger, I've just joined in.One of the best things about science in general is that the more silly the term, the more likely to is to be accepted
To be further pedantic….wings only ever induce drag…spoilers can reduce drag..so it’s oxymoronic to title ‘ I added a wing added bhp’…needs to say ‘added wing , reduced bhp’ or ‘ added spoiler..I MAY have added BHP ‘
Actually that’s factually incorrect ..a plate going into the wind has a drag coefficient of around 1 or worse…almost any car can manage a lot better ..I’d imagine an E86 would be around 0.35 or better ..fwiw
Steviejay01
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Yeah that's because I'm scared to drive mine if roads are wet lol I like to keep it clean and dry lol
I remember you! You're building a Ferrari aren't you?
Is it finished yet?
I'm near crowland
Yep and yep.
Steviejay01
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Nice one maybe I'll see you about then in the summer ! 
Steviejay01
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I'm off so I could definitely be there it's in my diary so I'll see you hereMe too and now booked in!
Come on Steviejay01 , let's see your beauty there
