Anyone in Canada willing to offer me political asylum?
You're welcome to come, but the last guy claiming 'Political Asylum' from the US was turned down. It doesn't matter anyway, the PATRIOT act affects us Here too.
300 pounds is quite a bit, but consider the wing on a Ferrari F-40. It is capable of generating 1G of downforce. The car can run at full speed, shiny side down. The 'wing' on many ricers is much larger than on an F-40. That's about 1200kg for the Ferrari, and I don't know many cars that can take their own mass resting on the trunk;)
A spoiler simply "spoils" the lift generated by the inherent shape of a car.
Incorrect. 'Spoilers' do generate downforce, which is why theri shape and size are tightly restricted in NASCAR. If you look at the GoodWrench C5 Corvette road car, it does need a big ass wing! Big ass wings generate more force at lower speeds than spoilers, but also more drag. The higher speeds that NASCAR runs in (as opposed to GT cars) don't require the surface area of a wing, therefore a spoiler is sufficient. But the GT cars, which run at lower speeds, need the added surface area. The angle of attack can also be adjusted, for less drag at higher speeds.
You are correct (below) about F1 cars needing wings on both ends, as well as aerodynamic undercarriges. A 1/2 pound of pressure difference in the tires is what killed Arie Liendyke, when his undercarrige scrapped on the road, and he lost all adhesion in a high speed corner. (I'm a big racing fan too);-)
But we can both agree that ricers need help. But at least they hack their cars! Gotta give 'em some props for picking up a wrench!
Spoilers (if they work correctly) create downforce at very high speeds.
Yea, but most of the time, if the cars they are on were capable of reaching the speeds needed to produce any aerodynamic effect - the way the spoiler is mounted will cause the trunk deck to collapse. Think about that, mmmmkay?
speech is free only as long as it is politically correct in Canada.
Speech has always been free in Canada, so long as it does no harm. As soon as your speech is directed at a particular group (based on, Race, Religion, Sexual orientation or Physical Handicaps as defined in the 1980 constitution) then it becomes hate.
Example: "The holocaust of German Jews was a hoax" will get you deported, because it is hatred based against a religious group. By Saying "People who believe that Ballistic Missle Defence is a viable weapons system are stupid" you are not basing your opinion against any one group.
Political correctness has nothing to do with it. I have heard news anchors say 'shit' during the 6 O'Clock news. No problem. I've seen 'soft porn' in movies broadcast over regular airwaves after 9 PM, including all the bad words.
It's all about tolerance of minorities and even majorities. It's all about tolerance.
You're forgetting the 'Quantum' part. If you or sam intercepts any bit, you will change it. Bob will reply back to Alice and she'll say all 100 bits are wrong, and Alice will resend the pad to Bob. The whole thing starts over again, without any actual data being transmitted.
I hate Doom 3. Once again, I always enter a room by opening the door and jumping out of the way and firing a couple nerf rounds in. My co-workers (non gamers) think I've lost it.
Yea. Considering Hubble and the ISS are in different orbits traveling at different vectors at different speeds . . . it would be easier to grab Hubble, return it to earth and re-launch it. And Hubble wouldn't survive that.
Insurance here is manditory, you must carry minimum amounts in order for your vehicle to be on public roads.
They are there to ensure that should you be found responsible for an accident, reparations will be made to those who are injured thereby.
Exactally. That is the service they provide me. If I don't like the services they provide, it's a free market in which I can find someone else with better prices.
Perhaps these older cars lack some of the safety features of newer cars, resulting in greater risk.
I've thought of that, but they are exactally the same chassis, 12 years difference between manufacturing. Exactally the same specs and options, but the 12 year old car costs $12 less per year than the brand new one. Ford Crown Victoria, so no, it's not a sports car. 4 Door sedan.
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I really tried to resist this. . .so nothing personal . . .
You must be the antithesis to Bill Cosby's:
"Coke enhances your personality"
Bill:"So what if you're an asshole?"
Sooo, if it does nothing for you, are you a perl script?
Sorry. I tried to resist it. But if it makes me laugh for longer than 15 seconds, I just have to ;)
You're welcome to come, but the last guy claiming 'Political Asylum' from the US was turned down. It doesn't matter anyway, the PATRIOT act affects us Here too.
If he doesn't respond, email me. I'm here too.
Incorrect. 'Spoilers' do generate downforce, which is why theri shape and size are tightly restricted in NASCAR. If you look at the GoodWrench C5 Corvette road car, it does need a big ass wing! Big ass wings generate more force at lower speeds than spoilers, but also more drag. The higher speeds that NASCAR runs in (as opposed to GT cars) don't require the surface area of a wing, therefore a spoiler is sufficient. But the GT cars, which run at lower speeds, need the added surface area. The angle of attack can also be adjusted, for less drag at higher speeds.
You are correct (below) about F1 cars needing wings on both ends, as well as aerodynamic undercarriges. A 1/2 pound of pressure difference in the tires is what killed Arie Liendyke, when his undercarrige scrapped on the road, and he lost all adhesion in a high speed corner. (I'm a big racing fan too) ;-)
But we can both agree that ricers need help. But at least they hack their cars! Gotta give 'em some props for picking up a wrench!
Yea, but most of the time, if the cars they are on were capable of reaching the speeds needed to produce any aerodynamic effect - the way the spoiler is mounted will cause the trunk deck to collapse. Think about that, mmmmkay?
I believe DogDude's point stands.
Spoken like a true separatist. Let's hear some shooting in the streets already, Che. Or shut the fuck up. I prefer the latter.
Huxley? Why would I want a future based on the Cosby Show?
Speech has always been free in Canada, so long as it does no harm. As soon as your speech is directed at a particular group (based on, Race, Religion, Sexual orientation or Physical Handicaps as defined in the 1980 constitution) then it becomes hate.
Example: "The holocaust of German Jews was a hoax" will get you deported, because it is hatred based against a religious group. By Saying "People who believe that Ballistic Missle Defence is a viable weapons system are stupid" you are not basing your opinion against any one group.
Political correctness has nothing to do with it. I have heard news anchors say 'shit' during the 6 O'Clock news. No problem. I've seen 'soft porn' in movies broadcast over regular airwaves after 9 PM, including all the bad words.
It's all about tolerance of minorities and even majorities. It's all about tolerance.
"Strike me down, and I shall become more powerful than you could imagine . . .""
No it doesn't. They also registered googlesucks.com, but I don't think they feel that way about themselves.
Sorry bud, it says SpaceShipOne can only carry the weight of two normal men.
It's a restaraunt now.
Find Alyson Hannigan and Sara Michelle-Geller . . . Fast!
Insurance here is manditory, you must carry minimum amounts in order for your vehicle to be on public roads.
They are there to ensure that should you be found responsible for an accident, reparations will be made to those who are injured thereby.
Exactally. That is the service they provide me. If I don't like the services they provide, it's a free market in which I can find someone else with better prices.
Perhaps these older cars lack some of the safety features of newer cars, resulting in greater risk.
I've thought of that, but they are exactally the same chassis, 12 years difference between manufacturing. Exactally the same specs and options, but the 12 year old car costs $12 less per year than the brand new one. Ford Crown Victoria, so no, it's not a sports car. 4 Door sedan.
Rate for a new driver, 18 years old here (Alberta): $12,000 per year.
Rate for getting caught without manditory insurance: $5000.
Barring an accident (cause then you're fucked) which is cheaper?