Wing? - RC-Monster Forums

nitrostarter · **Wing? -** 08.02.2005, 10:49 PM

I was looking to mount a wing on my E-maxx. I know Dace Mfg. has a shock tower for it but is there any other way to mount one? If so how and with what wing and mount?

Thanks

Shadow350Z · 08.03.2005, 12:40 AM

ill take a pic of my prototype wing mount for you 2morrow

Shadow350Z · 08.03.2005, 12:34 PM

heres the pics
I'm finished with this mount but ima make another one more stronger this was for me to get the exct lenghts and stuff

nitrostarter · 08.03.2005, 07:00 PM

What wing and mount did you use? Any closer pics? I'd like to see the design.

Shadow350Z · 08.03.2005, 07:46 PM

its a proline wing and Ofna wing mount the extenders are made by me
sorry no close pics for now since i jus took it apart and now building a new one hopefully the "final" version
I'm getting tired of cutting sheet metal with a dremel

as soon as i finished this version ill post pics to show you

Mike_D · 08.03.2005, 08:16 PM

May i ask what is the point of a wing on a monster truck?

Shadow350Z · 08.03.2005, 08:18 PM

the wing makes it a whole new truck
it handles different
more agile
and it feels like its glued to the ground

Mike_D · 08.03.2005, 08:26 PM

I understand, i always thought it looked strange but now i know there is an actual purpose to having one, thanks shadow.

rchippie · 08.03.2005, 08:43 PM

Plus you have a handle to carry your truck. LOL!!!

Shadow350Z · 08.03.2005, 09:06 PM

My Maxx feels so different now with the wing
I dont think i can drive my maxx w/out a wing now
well maybe for climbing and stuff

rchippie · 08.03.2005, 09:12 PM

All my trucks have wings. I think they make the truck fly better in the air. And help proyect the truck when you flip over.

Shadow350Z · 08.03.2005, 09:32 PM

ehh for climbing im thinking of using Imex JumboMaxx claw dawgs and jumbomaxx diamonds and a proline h2 SUV body
so wing aint gona look good with a SUV

08.03.2005, 09:41 PM

A wing can definately help out w/ additional downforce on the truck. You'll lose a little top speed but gain traction on the wheels where your wing is placed.

How much downfoce depends on the surface area of the wing, the grade at which it sets, and your speed.

The grade is extremely important however, if its neutral or has a "positive" lift you'll get the opposite effect, at speed. This would be a bad thing.

Decided to find a linky. This one looks pretty good, and not overly technical -> http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/D...dynamics2.html

Shadow350Z · 08.03.2005, 09:52 PM

thnx CHUD

nitrostarter · 08.04.2005, 01:38 PM

any ways to mount it to a Emaxx tower?