In most of the races where the COT has been used this year brakes have been an issue. Even at some larger tracks where I've not heard of brake problems before.
What is it about the COT that causes the driver to use more brake getting into the corner than with the older car? Or is it just that most the teams can't get the set-up right?
2007-11-13 11:05:16 · 10 answers · asked by Working Man 6 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
It's aerodynamics, and I think these cars produce a little more "roll" so they actually can't run them as fast. The result is they use the brakes more, and the modifications haven't advanced in the braking as per chassis design.
2007-11-13 12:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The COT [this year] was used at all the smaller tracks,where brakes are already an issue.On top of that... The COT has no grip !! Which is why,racing in general,is gonna S**k from now on. Should make for better drama if you like seeing racecar drivers fight all the time,because another driver can't hold on to his car !!!
2007-11-13 22:02:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bow-legged Snake 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the main thing is the splitter is so low to the ground it's not getting air under the car to the brakes the way it use to. They might need to put larger openings (or more) in the splitter and route more air to the brakes.
Plus they said the splitter design punches a wider hole in the air which means it forces the air out away from the car and away from the brakes. (Less air coming in at the tire openings) .
I can't find my "blue and green flame buttons" on my keyboard to show the aerodynamics of it but you get the picture.
Basically that groove above the splitter catches the air and "channels" it out away from the car to the left and to the right.
Also something the drivers were complaining about was more heat from the headers on the bottom of their feet.. This could contribute to the heat buildup under the cars in general adding to the brake heat problems.
Again this could be a case of the low front splitter not letting enough air under the car.
2007-11-13 19:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The COT has only been raced at tracks one mile or less, except for one Talladega race. Yes it does have to do with the setup. There is an aero difference between the two cars, plus with a larger nose/splitter, as well as the car being more difficult to race, there are more chances to having tire issues.
2007-11-13 19:15:50 · answer #4 · answered by Charles 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I'm not mistaken, the COT is heavier than the old car. This would cause issues with the brakes if they're not using larger ones.
2007-11-13 22:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by Bizz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taller greenhouse=heavier car=less aero=increased energy in the turns=more brake force needed
plus some teams can't get it right. Me personally.. I can't stand looking at the old car now. I can't wait till we have one car. As a matter of fact the new car looks more like a car. For those of you have been close up to the old car vs the new you know what im talking about. Everything is symmetrical and not all twisted and stuff.
Does that help?
2007-11-13 19:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by Tbone 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The set ups have alot to do with it. The soon to be Old car always had brake issues at Richmond-Martinsville-Phoenix and other short tracks!!!!!
2007-11-13 20:23:57 · answer #7 · answered by Ed P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With less front downforce drivers are forced to use the brakes to transfer weight to the front on entry.
2007-11-13 22:46:48 · answer #8 · answered by jen_2174 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some have problems, some don't.
Some are good drivers, some are not.
Some win races, some don't
What was the question again?
2007-11-13 20:28:47 · answer #9 · answered by Bubba 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a combination of all that
2007-11-13 20:35:37 · answer #10 · answered by chris w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋