Don't just wing it - know what wing does what! Let's talk about TC wings. ??????
With modern TC bodies, there's 3 popular rear wing options:
- Xtreme Twister Speciale wing
- ZooRacing Wolverine wing
- Xtreme Twister (OG) wing
The 3 wings have radically different characteristics, and can be used interchangeably between popular bodyshells.
The wings do come with the above mentioned bodies, in different thicknesses:
- Ultra Light - 0.4mm
- Light - 0.5mm
- Standard - 0.7mm
But - they're also available optionally, in sets. For example, MR33 Racing offer two different sets. One with Twister/Speciale, and one with Twister/Wolverine, in both 0.5 & 0.7mm thicknesses.
ZooRacing also offer a 0.7mm wing set which includes a Wolverine wing.
So, how to decide on what wing to use, and when?
First, let's describe the characteristics:
- Wolverine - least downforce, most free handling, highest top speed
- Speciale - medium downforce, freer handling
- Twister - maximum downforce, for the most stable rear
For modified racing, my starting point is normally a 0.5mm Twister wing. If I need to free up the rear/get more steering, I move to either a Speciale, or even a Wolverine wing. The Wolverine wing is best suited for high grip tracks with many 180 degree corners. I generally don't recommend 0.4mm wings for modified racing, as they will compromise high speed stability. Some drivers even prefer a 0.7mm rear wing thickness for maximum rear grip.
For stock racing, my starting point would be a 0.4mm Wolverine wing. If you desire more downforce, either go to the Speciale/Twister wing, or simply go to a thicker wing. A popular combination is a Wolverine body with a Twister wing (either 0.4 or 0.5mm), for certain conditions where more rear grip is desired.
Side wings - they do increase rear stability, and decrease rotation. The difference is noticeable both in stock & modified classes. I recommend the HUDY #293311 Carbon Side Wings. Just like anything, you can add- or remove them to fine tune the handling of your car. I recommend mounting them to the wing using a thin double sided tape, such as HUDY #107876.
Wing positioning - my starting point is always to have the wing in line with the wing struts in the bodyshell. Moving the wing 2mm forward- or backwards has a tremendous impact on handling, and can be used for tuning. Moving the wing forward will increase steering - and vice versa.
Wing modification - for stock classes, drivers like to remove 2-3mm of the center part of the rear wing height to increase top speeds. Especially recommended for RPM limiter/blinky classes.
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