DIY ACTIVE AERO Spoiler & Airbrake

In this video I build and test a homemade wing for the back of a car. This wing is in no way supposed to be effective it is just a fun project!

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  • @jjbc5059
    @jjbc50593 жыл бұрын

    In my case, I use my pop up headlights for hard breaking 🤣

  • @michaelrechtin

    @michaelrechtin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Genius 😂😂

  • @riammey1157

    @riammey1157

    2 жыл бұрын

    Big brain 😂😭

  • @BengLadislavDanicek

    @BengLadislavDanicek

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same 😂

  • @giveUup1921

    @giveUup1921

    2 жыл бұрын

    My goodness, what an idea. Why didn't i think of that?

  • @alzurarevansa8102

    @alzurarevansa8102

    2 жыл бұрын

    put your hand out, and you got much breaking 😂

  • @candycornpeeps
    @candycornpeeps3 жыл бұрын

    Super cool project. I wouldn't have thought the little motors would react that quickly but they seem to turn to air brake mode quite fast. Very well done.

  • @louiscrespo1280
    @louiscrespo12803 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always wanted to try my hand at this

  • @nikolaisarnytsky2714
    @nikolaisarnytsky27143 ай бұрын

    Building a DRS system style wing for my Toyota right now and have been at it for about a week now, and this video has so much good information I'm gonna have to watch it twice. Seriously great stuff and thanks for letting me know there's an arduino nano so I don't have to take up so much space with the electronics!

  • @hemanthaabeywardena3442
    @hemanthaabeywardena34423 жыл бұрын

    HOW ARE YOU SO UNDERRATED?

  • @chaos_rainz
    @chaos_rainz10 күн бұрын

    That is so awesome! It reminds me of the air brake on a McLaren 765lt. You're right about that carbon fibre vinyl! It might also have helped the drag coefficient once you hit 180mph 🤣. In wing mode, you need the endplates on the sides to get the sick vortices and less drag. But it's way cooler and more practical as primarily an air brake, and you've nailed it. It would be great to get some data and run experiments like distance to stop from different speeds. Better yet, the data from a whole active aero package with front spoiler/splitter that descends dynamically and radiator louvres that react to temperature and airflow. Better ground effect with flat panels under the body and active suspension to dynamically lower the body closer to the ground, and whatever else everyone can come up with. The fuel savings would definitely pay for the modifications in one to two lifetimes max! 🤣 You may need to find a different vehicle, though, because more than suction cups might be necessary.😆 By the way, shout out to those suction cups!! They are hardcore! Great work Michael! Keep it up!

  • @nathanmoormann4882
    @nathanmoormann48823 жыл бұрын

    I'm wondering if this could be available as a kit? I run into issues with my car's rear getting loose under heavy braking at the track. I think I could shave some seconds off my lap times with something like this

  • @samklare1088

    @samklare1088

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would first recommend replacing your factory shocks with Bilstein shocks. I went to Bilstein shocks three years ago and have seen all that life has to offer since. Simply life changing.

  • @nathanmoormann4882

    @nathanmoormann4882

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@samklare1088 What an excellent suggestion Mr. Klare. I too am yearning to get more out of life (and of course shave some seconds off my lap times) and I think some Bilstein shocks might be a great place to start

  • @antolivdiaz

    @antolivdiaz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea bro this might be an issue of a wrong braking technique since when you brake all the weight of the car goes to the front and makes you lose grip at the back, or in most cases you might need the rear suspension to be a little stiffer to keep the weight shifting more balanced and keep it planted

  • @jibranandnajmi

    @jibranandnajmi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah man would love to see this as a kit, whatever it does to your lap times would look sick AF on a street car too if done nicely.

  • @georgeb5262

    @georgeb5262

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@antolivdiaz Shouldn't it be the front suspension to be more stiffer?

  • @fa-ajn9881
    @fa-ajn9881 Жыл бұрын

    Actually looking for build techniques for building a wing strong enough for 150+mph race car and ended up watching this whole thing lol. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @justinbeigh75
    @justinbeigh753 жыл бұрын

    I would be interested in seeing more about the components used or a parts list if you would want to share. Subbed!

  • @PMR435
    @PMR4352 жыл бұрын

    You took diy car modifications to the next level mate.

  • @aaronwalker6547
    @aaronwalker654714 күн бұрын

    Best part that had me dying was "To make it look sick!" at 2:30 lol

  • @THEOGGUNSHOW
    @THEOGGUNSHOW6 ай бұрын

    YES to all of the above. Get out of my head! I've been thinking about doing this for years.❤

  • @evnmorfun
    @evnmorfun3 жыл бұрын

    Mr Rechtin , unreal work and great video - congratulations ! I'm reading the other comments - maybe there is a substantial commercial opportunity there for you . I shudder to think about the legal costs in protecting yourself though . If you trust your suction caps enough or maybe use nuts and bolts and put a few holes in your car , I'd love to see how it goes at 150 kays per hour or more . I'm guessing that there would be a pile of down force and braking there .

  • @Ano_Ba_Girl
    @Ano_Ba_Girl3 жыл бұрын

    Holysheet. Came across this, and then checked out your channel. Damn. You got a sub.... but I’m also gonna need more info on this. I’m really interested in experimenting with this.

  • @KingandTitanRacing
    @KingandTitanRacing3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Michael, great experiment with the accelerometer. How powerful are the linear actuators you're using? I’m about to start modelling an airbrake into the chassis mounted spoiler on my track car and have thought about a similar design but wired in.

  • @tomashronsky6677
    @tomashronsky66773 жыл бұрын

    absolutely brilliant video :D

  • @bigbothoee8617
    @bigbothoee86173 жыл бұрын

    Lol I want to do same thing with rams lol nice job always like people experiment with random stuff keep it up subbed

  • @brandonshepherd3317
    @brandonshepherd33179 ай бұрын

    I know this is funny and all. But I'm in the middle of building a lemons car and I'm 100% doing this to the ungodly oversized wing and just wiring it to the brake lights. Air brakes on when the brake get hit. Oh God I'm so excited hahaha

  • @Drquimbaymatumbo
    @Drquimbaymatumbo4 ай бұрын

    To make it look SICK! Haha, love it!!!

  • @KevinNguyen-zn4vv
    @KevinNguyen-zn4vv2 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a fun project for my r53 build.

  • @nicholaslynch7157
    @nicholaslynch71572 жыл бұрын

    How cool, I came across this video by accident! I currently have 2 lamborghini's 1988.5 countach and a 2005 gallardo and I have been designing a better active rear wing as well as a new front wing of my own design. I was thinking of servos at 1st but leaning towards linear actuators. Any ideas? Thank you, for the great video and I just subscribed

  • @maxstormann9512
    @maxstormann95123 жыл бұрын

    Can you please post your coding and instructions, I really want to make one of these for my firebird but with stronger parts

  • @ElPants21
    @ElPants212 жыл бұрын

    How did it feel? Was it worth anything as an actual brake? I figure under 40-50mph you might not notice anything but at track speeds that thing could help a lot

  • @dirtyj50
    @dirtyj502 жыл бұрын

    Man this is awesome 🔥🔥 Can you do other types of active active aero?

  • @berticusmaximus8381
    @berticusmaximus83813 жыл бұрын

    This video made me smile. Might get some stick on fender vents from Autozone now.

  • @michaelrechtin

    @michaelrechtin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those will easily add 10hp

  • @tedtantoh7759
    @tedtantoh77593 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job bro, Do you mind sharing your programming language code for the active spoiler mechanism ? Thanks

  • @vascochu6319
    @vascochu63193 жыл бұрын

    Do you mind sharing the info of hardware that you used for the moving mechanism? Specifically the servos, type of bearings, and the control unit. Thanks.

  • @unsightedscarab
    @unsightedscarab3 жыл бұрын

    Bro this is great quality! How do you have such few subscribers?

  • @bakhteria
    @bakhteria8 ай бұрын

    Very cool. Please show us how u did the servos and the electronics in general

  • @Thor_b
    @Thor_b2 жыл бұрын

    Bro this is awesome I wish somebody would share it more who has a following because it’s a great video.

  • @joshuaadams4067
    @joshuaadams406711 ай бұрын

    You could split the wing and hook it in to ride hight sensors and it will adjust it as the body roll to push the side down that you need for turns.

  • @martienthestar
    @martienthestar12 күн бұрын

    Jason from Engineering Explained finally dyed his hair

  • @J90JAM
    @J90JAM Жыл бұрын

    Now make it pop out like a Porsche 😄 sick work bro.

  • @ADRAGTLInc
    @ADRAGTLInc3 ай бұрын

    amazing job , can you please share a special photos for motors used in this project , thanks :)

  • @SahilSingh-im4iz
    @SahilSingh-im4iz3 жыл бұрын

    Hey @Michael Rechtin I was wondering that is the response from the Arduino quick enough How much time does it takes to respond from applying brakes to the spoiler moving

  • @tomonsterheard
    @tomonsterheard9 ай бұрын

    What machine do you use to cut the foam? I see you can program it to a certain airfoil, that is pretty neat.

  • @furybrown3856
    @furybrown3856 Жыл бұрын

    It would be awesome to see the entire build step by step

  • @sharkkord
    @sharkkord3 жыл бұрын

    the 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 has really cool active aerodynamics for an old sports car

  • @kidsandcars2164
    @kidsandcars21642 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this is incredible, can you tell me what material you use? please please please

  • @gene-allenmarshall244
    @gene-allenmarshall2448 ай бұрын

    Can you build one half as tall, while still gaining full mobility? Or one that has tilt sensors to assist in turns?

  • @Mr.SlipperyX
    @Mr.SlipperyX3 жыл бұрын

    look up s2 dynamic wing. you should sell this, heck even if you just made mounts that adapted a standard ebay voltex wing. track guys dont care about brands, we care about performance best of luck, subb'd also how was it in high speed braking? did you do any from 100+?

  • @matthewchang5701
    @matthewchang57012 жыл бұрын

    That's sick man u built thst

  • @jeysongutierrez1851
    @jeysongutierrez18519 ай бұрын

    What electric system did you use. And do you have a video to set up the electronics?

  • @mtcondie
    @mtcondie Жыл бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @MaxMinstats
    @MaxMinstats3 жыл бұрын

    I came here cuz Im looking to make this except out of a carbon fiber e46 csl trunk. I want it to look oem when its under 60 but then have the top rear 8" lift off the car beyond that with air braking. Are you aware of any piston sets I can use which could be longer so I could mount them down inside the trunk and only be visible when activated?

  • @captnjaygreybeard6394
    @captnjaygreybeard63943 жыл бұрын

    How did it handle, is there a summary video coming?

  • @MaxMinstats
    @MaxMinstats3 жыл бұрын

    Are you aware of anywhere I can find motors that I could mount inside the car to raise the spoiler up in use but could have enough travel to keep the car stock when not in use? I am able to fabricate whatever carbon fiber bits need to be made but im very inexperienced with electronic motors and the needed programming

  • @portofino6790
    @portofino67902 жыл бұрын

    Will be great to have detailed instructions mate!

  • @NotRodder
    @NotRodder Жыл бұрын

    Hey ! I would love to pick your brains on the subject of active aero. I actually have a project that would require some that would actually be of use 👍🏻

  • @nucleart0aster
    @nucleart0aster2 жыл бұрын

    Would you mind sharing the info on the project, 3d prints, arduino code etc? Kind regards

  • @Anthony-cc8bx
    @Anthony-cc8bx Жыл бұрын

    hi this is exactly what I'm trying to do but I don't have those electronic gizmos. could you link them? I don't know how to make my speed activated. also do you think hiding yours in the trunk is better? Thanks in advance!

  • @luisguamanportilla85
    @luisguamanportilla853 жыл бұрын

    excelente prototipo muy bueno!!!

  • @NN11355
    @NN113552 ай бұрын

    Can you share which actuator/servo you use?

  • @MattBrunton1965
    @MattBrunton19652 жыл бұрын

    Upvoted simply for the sense of humour here!

  • @MrVinyman
    @MrVinyman Жыл бұрын

    witch sw did u use for make this simulations?

  • @zainudinlamsah1884
    @zainudinlamsah1884 Жыл бұрын

    How much could it help on the hi-speed (100-150mph) downforce?

  • @anonimushbosh
    @anonimushbosh Жыл бұрын

    So what were the results and did you try it at higher speeds?

  • @TyinAlaska
    @TyinAlaska Жыл бұрын

    You are awesome.

  • @chinyeesiang6642
    @chinyeesiang66423 жыл бұрын

    Do u mimd sharing what servos are you using?

  • @KaliKavala
    @KaliKavala2 жыл бұрын

    The way you have connected the servos is a call for disaster. You should not be able to move it by hand as this would tear the gears down or blow the servo electronics. You need worm gears, thus you would be able to control it from servo part but not able to move it due to wind/hand pushing. In addition a metal gear servos would be nice addition. Btw what program did you use for the wind simulations?

  • @eviseratorkyle
    @eviseratorkyle2 жыл бұрын

    Could you wire the actuators into your brake lights

  • @erlinavicente7411
    @erlinavicente74112 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a parts list I can purchase the items you used for this spoiler wing.

  • @raypurchase801
    @raypurchase8012 жыл бұрын

    I'm designing something similar. I intend to use a pair of solenoids from dead starter motors. Run a cable from the brake light circuit to the solenoids. Simplicity has merit.

  • @raypurchase801

    @raypurchase801

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm using a wake board which I got for free. Very light weight. Cut it to size. An aerofoil profile similar to a spoiler.

  • @TCreatorO
    @TCreatorO Жыл бұрын

    Idk what impressed me more, that the servos were able to survive, or that the suction cups held up lol Great job on this project 👏 👏 👏 👏 what servos did you used?

  • @noeaguinaga4018

    @noeaguinaga4018

    Жыл бұрын

    He wasn't going over 35 lol

  • @arttustonehill3402
    @arttustonehill34023 күн бұрын

    Hi, Did you do all the mechanics and Arduino stuff yourself or buy working components from somewhere. I'd like to get similar automation for my wing but I'm highly disqualified to do so... pls help. Appreciate it!

  • @csd77771
    @csd777713 жыл бұрын

    very cool!

  • @MegaNursen
    @MegaNursen3 жыл бұрын

    Which one is the fluid flow software?

  • @EngineeringAfterHours
    @EngineeringAfterHours2 жыл бұрын

    I want to add this to one of my RC cars! Care to sell the code? Or share where you got the initial idea from if it's open source?!

  • @aaronhill3443
    @aaronhill34432 жыл бұрын

    Ok now I gotta do this

  • @mommzmotorcreature2004
    @mommzmotorcreature20042 жыл бұрын

    What was the servo you used? And where I can get one? Help me pls

  • @peweeicu
    @peweeicu3 жыл бұрын

    is there parts avail after market in complete set

  • @DNightNinja
    @DNightNinja3 жыл бұрын

    A company called Victory racing actually makes these as a universal kit for about $3000 for a 70” wing and $2000 for a 58” wing

  • @XYLEAN594
    @XYLEAN5942 жыл бұрын

    this thing must be a track beast with that. im assuming it comes with the background music too when you drive with it engaged?

  • @michaelrechtin

    @michaelrechtin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course. Next step is anodized lug nuts to really make sure it can put the power down.

  • @Ianslabratory
    @Ianslabratory3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! This is very similar to a build I wanted to do.. duck bill wing “inspired from zo6” but it raises under breaking. I think your wing is more functional lol. Maybe update the software to be similar to a mcLacrens wing??

  • @akshaymurukate7163
    @akshaymurukate7163 Жыл бұрын

    Can you share the code of Arduino, please Also which motor you used?

  • @craigpoland5645
    @craigpoland56453 жыл бұрын

    DAMN!! $2.89 for 93?!! I need to move there!!!! Lol

  • @RichardSmith-ic1zw
    @RichardSmith-ic1zw3 жыл бұрын

    How can I use put a electronic rear spoiler on a 2008 mazda3 sedan

  • @syednabeelakhtar9997
    @syednabeelakhtar99973 жыл бұрын

    This Looks SIIICKKKKKKK

  • @karlioosthuizen5291
    @karlioosthuizen529111 ай бұрын

    Hi really want to try this but I am not educated in arduino coding could you please share your files even if its just some of it. Really cool video

  • @guilhermelima1216
    @guilhermelima1216 Жыл бұрын

    Do you felt some difference?

  • @joeysrandomvids6178
    @joeysrandomvids61783 жыл бұрын

    Where can I buy this?

  • @Ded9822
    @Ded9822 Жыл бұрын

    Single linear actuator?

  • @alexanderserralta6476
    @alexanderserralta64763 жыл бұрын

    Hi Just want to tell you I’m inspired with this, I’m already buying parts to do my own, i only have a problem I don’t know how to code the Arduino to make it work with the servos and the accelerometer can u make a video about it or teach me how u did it some way? Tks I’ll really appreciate it

  • @alexanderserralta6476

    @alexanderserralta6476

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey man I have the hole kit but still having trouble with the coding you think you can sell me the code that you wrote or teach me how to make my own I can pay for ur services

  • @justinf4071
    @justinf40712 жыл бұрын

    Hey man i am currently doing a capstone project for automotive engineering and we are doing active aero, can i please ask about the mounts attached to the aero foil part of the wing, i need to essentially build a similar one and i just want to know if you built the mount or bought it somewhere? If you built it can you tell me what you did and what you used (3d printed?, how did you make the suction cups be perfectly attached?, and how the motor was attached/placed) , the info will help alot. Thanks.

  • @michaelrechtin

    @michaelrechtin

    2 жыл бұрын

    The mounts were 3D printed and attached with epoxy. The suction cups just screwed into the supports. I wouldn’t recommend using suction cups if your wing is going to experience real aero forces. Good luck with the project.

  • @justinf4071

    @justinf4071

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelrechtin thanks so much man for responding quickly, your diy project was cool man

  • @justinf4071

    @justinf4071

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelrechtin how much would you say it cost you for the motor that you used and including the arduino uno? Im trying to find online right now. Thanks again

  • @rasmusljungdahl8077
    @rasmusljungdahl80772 жыл бұрын

    Please link some of your designs, i am building a kit car and would love to prototype this! Thanks!

  • @saby8765
    @saby87653 жыл бұрын

    No we need a DRS button in the cockpit 😅😅😅

  • @myoneblackfriend3151
    @myoneblackfriend31513 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @HasanBBoyBronx
    @HasanBBoyBronxАй бұрын

    Ngl this wouldve been more sexy if it was more giant n dramatic. Dope vid

  • @FirstLast-ih6ec
    @FirstLast-ih6ec2 жыл бұрын

    Suction cups stop a car. Amazing. Should work also on trains.

  • @rjsanawesomemess5197
    @rjsanawesomemess5197 Жыл бұрын

    I need this instead of stupid ol’ brake pads

  • @abebae1205
    @abebae12052 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get this?

  • @user-fi6kq1zn2n
    @user-fi6kq1zn2n3 жыл бұрын

    Need the information on drive setup.

  • @yarou26thewise_yt82
    @yarou26thewise_yt823 жыл бұрын

    do u actually feel a differrence

  • @matthewchang5701
    @matthewchang57012 жыл бұрын

    How much does one cost

  • @ueehurstonsecurity8887
    @ueehurstonsecurity88873 жыл бұрын

    its hard to tell the speeds in the video it looked like the top end was about 50mph? at 100mph would this things motors have enough strength to hold it forward. i have faith in the suction cups not being the first failing point. i bought a big suction cup just a little bigger than those on your wing we attached it to a sheet of glass and yanked on it with everthing we had and they just work. genius idea for the suction cups. i know you kinda were doing this in a funny way where it wasnt too serious and had some satire about it. but with a little tweaking to parts ect. you might really be able to sell something like this and make a killing. all you would have to do is gather data on that thing working. maybe not that paticular prototype but say prototype B and you add endplates to the thing, small ones that still go with the look, if you could get this thing wind tunnel tested (expensive) and yield results of any kind. even if its just 100 pounds of downforce at 120mph and say drag in brake mode of almost double that ect.. people WILLLLL buy those. the bondo sand bondo deal seems like too much work but there has to be another way that is cheap and would work aswell. with stronger components and maybe a few slight options in design. if it was proved to work in a wind tunnel and priced at the cost of parts+ time it takes to make one + mark up due to having no competition. i think you could sell those for way over 1000 each, or say math it out so you make 800$ on each wing profit. you make 100 of those things in a year that's $80,000 a year. i have no doubt in my mind you could make ALOT of money with those.

  • @vincefeldman7424
    @vincefeldman74243 жыл бұрын

    Which Mazda 3 package contains this spoiler?

  • @RichardSmith-ic1zw

    @RichardSmith-ic1zw

    3 жыл бұрын

    The most expensive package 📦

  • @trashydrifter7557
    @trashydrifter7557 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have a video teaching me how to make it ? 😮

  • @slepperx5195
    @slepperx51952 жыл бұрын

    hey I hope you going well but where can I get the code

  • @marcinpohl3264
    @marcinpohl32643 жыл бұрын

    What software did you use for the CFD?

  • @michaelrechtin

    @michaelrechtin

    3 жыл бұрын

    In the video I was using FlowDesign which I don’t think counts as real CFD. If I was looking for real numbers I would use StarCCM+

  • @Jon.S
    @Jon.S3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder about whether those servos would be strong enough to move the wing effectively at proper track speeds?

  • @dontrustwhiteyevery1

    @dontrustwhiteyevery1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have you seen the speed of r.c jets? There would be your answer...