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    I'm in the process of building my own shock package for a first gen FM, I have all the numbers the shock guru needs except maximum downforce on the front and rear wings. Does anyone have these numbers or know where I could find them or who would.

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    You don't say what vehicle speed (actually air speed), but at 100 mph, I would expect a total of 500 - 800 lbs (distribution should be equal to the weight distribution).
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Ferguson View Post
    You don't say what vehicle speed (actually air speed), but at 100 mph, I would expect a total of 500 - 800 lbs (distribution should be equal to the weight distribution).
    David
    Thanks for the reply, I would assume max speed would be 125mph, you state 500- 800 does that mean 500 on the front wing and 800 on the rear I'm not an engineer so please excuse my ignorance
    Jay

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