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CAE Tools for Car Performance Modifications?

Posted by Cliff on from the you-think-that-rear-spoiler-is-cool dept.

RevHead asks: "Although after-market performance modification of cars is a discipline which claims a significant following all over the world, most of the information available on the topic tends to be more of anecdotal nature. To add to this and the plethora of conflicting information out there, most of the tips and techniques tend to be of 'do it and see if it works' type of experimentation. I am interested in the simulation approach prior to actual experimentation to get a decent picture of what to expect during the experimentation phase, which IMHO should be safer and more cost-effective. Has anyone resorted to this approach (successfully) when it comes to engine modification, suspension design, aerodynamic performance and emission control? If so what software is available for these tasks? Which are the most popular/most effective? Does anyone know of any public-domain automotive engine models available for CAE applications such as Catia and ADAMS?"

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  1. Bad story by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Explain: What is CAE?

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    He is honing his craft...There are few who will compete.

  7. Zoom, zoom, zoom by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Predict this:

    Shoving a bannana into the "chunk" will, temporarily, get the car noiselessly off the sales lot.

    A teaspoon of black pepper in the cooling system will work better than any off-the-shelf stop-leak.

    Tried and proven!

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  9. F=MA by Moderation+abuser · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Or A=F/M

    First of all, lose weight. Yes, I know that obesity is fashionable in America but you have to increase the force supplied to keep up with the weight.

    The lightest, highest performing vehicle will basically be an engine with wheels. That means a motorcycle, not a car.

    Check here to see how much money you'll have to spend to get a car which has *anywhere near* the performance of a bike.

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