CFTP Wing

[galaxy]

I’m surprised that f$&@ still has a website or store front. I’m one of the guys that got screwed. Take it first hand…walk away. That whole organization is a piece of shit.

Ended up getting an Anderson. The only difference from the Anderson and factory is the patented drain holes (absent on the Anderson) and the forged carbon pedestal mounts (not the pedestals themselves, just the part of the wing that bolts to them). The Anderson mounts are weaved carbon like the rest of the wing.

* I didn’t leave both number plates on the rear…had both on while deciding which one I liked best.

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[Epiphany]

To clarify, the flange portion of the Anderson wing that fastens to the top of the uprights is twill cf cloth. The uprights themselves are aluminum. There is indeed a small drain hole on the underside.

https://andersoncomposites.com/prod...ang-shelby-gt500-carbon-fiber-track-pack-wing

 

[Evolvd]

To clarify, the flange portion of the Anderson wing that fastens to the top of the uprights is twill cf cloth. The uprights themselves are aluminum. There is indeed a small drain hole on the underside.

https://andersoncomposites.com/prod...ang-shelby-gt500-carbon-fiber-track-pack-wing

Anyone have a picture of this hole? Curious as to where it’s located and size.

 

[galaxy]

@Epiphany isnt that a vent to equalize the pressure inside the wing more so than it is a drain hole? There’s no reason there should be water inside that needs draining.

 

[Evolvd]

@Epiphany isnt that a vent to equalize the pressure inside the wing more so than it is a drain hole? There’s no reason there should be water inside that need draining.

Talking to @Tomster about this and he says that water will build up inside from condensation. It could also find its way in during high speed runs (compression of air creates condensation). There should be no need to equalize pressure if it were completely sealed.

 

[Tomster]

Its a F'in drain. On top of that Ford went out of their way to patent that part of the design.

Its a hollow space. Water will accumulate. Block any vent or drain off and you are asking for problems.

 

[Tomster]

Talking to @Tomster about this and he says that water will build up inside from condensation. It could also find its way in during high speed runs (compression of air creates condensation). There should be no need to equalize pressure if it were completely sealed.

Incorrect. Air expands and contracts. It also contains mositure which can condensate. If the core is not filled with foam, then there needs to be a vent.

 

[Evolvd]

Incorrect. Air expands and contracts. It also contains mositure which can condensate. If the core is not filled with foam, then there needs to be a vent.

I was under the impression the stock wing had a foam core?

 

[Tomster]

I was under the impression the stock wing had a foam core?

no

 

[The Chairman]

Anyone have a picture of this hole? Curious as to where it’s located and size.

Underside by the end plate:

 

[Tomster]

A refresh on OEM and aftermarket wing construction. The wing is manufactured assembling 4 different types of parts. There is the top portion, bottom portion, end plates, and mounting tabs. First, the upper portion of the wing and lower portion, which are pre-molded and fabricated separately, are bonded together to form the airfoil. The space between the two is hollow. There is no foam like with the multimatic wing. The end plates are attached to either side and then the mounting tabs are affixed. This leaves a problem, the wing is hollow. There has to be some kind of vent to allow for expansion and contraction of the air inside the foil. Also, water has to be able to escape.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/water-in-my-carbon-fiber-wing.151537/

 

[Tomster]

Bottom of OEM CFTP wing

Top of wing

 

[Evolvd]

Underside by the end plate:

is this an AC wing? Drain hole looks completely different from the one @Tomster posted.

 

[Tomster]

is this an AC wing? Drain hole looks completely different from the one @Tomster posted.

My wing is OEM. Drains on top and bottom that both go into and out of the hollow body.

 

[Tomster]

If I ever get off my ass, the wing file I have allows me to have it cut from a solid piece of high density foam. All it would need is a CF wrap and finish.

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