How Wing Placement Affects Downforce & Balance | CFD Tested with TotalSim

We tested three different wing positions on our E36 race car — high mount, standard mount, and far rear — using CFD simulations conducted by TotalSim. The results might surprise you... ✅ High mount = +55 lbs downforce, but hurts CG ✅ Rearward mount = +50 lbs downforce, but shifts balance 30% rearward ✅ All three wings? Over 1,200 lbs of total downforce… and a front end that just won’t turn. 💡 Key takeaway: wing placement is a balance tool, not a cheat code. In this video, we break down the aerodynamic science behind wing location, why some setups work better than others, and how body shape (like the boxy E36 roof) impacts clean airflow. 📈 Data-driven. Race-proven. And as always — no fluff. 🔧 Need help dialing in your aero? 📐 Book an aero consultation: https://www.9livesracing.com/consulta... 🛠️ Get a Nine Lives Racing Wing Kit: Engineered in the USA. Legal for most race series. CFD tested. 📦 Shop wings here: https://www.9livesracing.com #aerodynamics #CFD #racecar #BMW #trackcar #wingaero #downforce #NineLivesRacing #E36 #motorsportengineering