Ep48: 4 Proven Techniques to Improve Your Aero with Julian Edgar
Episode 48 of the Your Data Driven Podcast podcast, hosted by Your Data Driven, titled "Ep48: 4 Proven Techniques to Improve Your Aero with Julian Edgar" was published on August 3, 2023 and runs 62 minutes.
August 3, 2023 ·62m · Your Data Driven Podcast
Summary
Join us for Episode 48 with our guest, Julian Edgar, an acclaimed automotive journalist from Australia. With an extensive repertoire of books on suspension and aerodynamics, Julian is renowned for his ability to simplify complex theories into practical, budget-friendly techniques that anyone can apply to their racecar. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of aerodynamics, exploring Julian Edgar's four proven techniques to improve your racecar's performance without breaking the bank. So without further ado, as ever, sit back, grab a pen, grab a coffee, and let's enjoy what Julian has to say. [01:20] Meet Julian Edgar [10:09] What is Tuft testing (and What Can It Tell Us?) [21:23] How to make a cost effective pressure sensor [37:50] How to conduct downforce testing [45:10] Throttle Stop method for drag testing -- Links mentioned in the Julian Edgar show: - Julian Edgar books at Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Julian-Edgar/e/B00C3MRYN4/ -- Perfectly setup your racecar. Master data analysis. Drive faster @ https://www.yourdatadriven.com Get Ahead of the Curve - Weekly motorsports wisdom you can read in 5 minutes, for free: https://yourdatadriven.ck.page/3d029366d9
Episode Description
Join us for Episode 48 with our guest, Julian Edgar, an acclaimed automotive journalist from Australia. With an extensive repertoire of books on suspension and aerodynamics, Julian is renowned for his ability to simplify complex theories into practical, budget-friendly techniques that anyone can apply to their racecar. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of aerodynamics, exploring Julian Edgar's four proven techniques to improve your racecar's performance without breaking the bank. So without further ado, as ever, sit back, grab a pen, grab a coffee, and let's enjoy what Julian has to say.
[01:20] Meet Julian Edgar
[10:09] What is Tuft testing (and What Can It Tell Us?)
[21:23] How to make a cost effective pressure sensor
[37:50] How to conduct downforce testing
[45:10] Throttle Stop method for drag testing
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Links mentioned in the Julian Edgar show:
- Julian Edgar books at Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Julian-Edgar/e/B00C3MRYN4/
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Perfectly setup your racecar. Master data analysis. Drive faster @ https://www.yourdatadriven.com
Get Ahead of the Curve - Weekly motorsports wisdom you can read in 5 minutes, for free: https://yourdatadriven.ck.page/3d029366d9
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