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Posted by: spaceshuttle Jun 16 2014, 07:52 AM
After running my V8 914 at Road Atlanta this weekend, it became obvious that I need more Aero. Car became very light down the backstretch and I had to ease up a bit. I currently have an air dam on the front (no splitter) and an 8" Sheridan duck tail on the rear. Thinking I may need a rear wing. Ideas?
Posted by: Seabird Jun 16 2014, 08:13 AM
After running my V8 914 at Road Atlanta this weekend, it became obvious that I need more Aero. Car became very light down the backstretch and I had to ease up a bit. I currently have an air dam on the front (no splitter) and an 8" Sheridan duck tail on the rear. Thinking I may need a rear wing. Ideas?
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/index.php?t52170.html
Read this write up a few months ago. For 30 dollars its a cheap possible solution. I put them on for sh!ts and grins. While I was track side last weekend another 914 old timer came up and commented on them, he said they are know to help our cars a lot.
Miguel
Posted by: spaceshuttle Jun 16 2014, 09:20 AM
After running my V8 914 at Road Atlanta this weekend, it became obvious that I need more Aero. Car became very light down the backstretch and I had to ease up a bit. I currently have an air dam on the front (no splitter) and an 8" Sheridan duck tail on the rear. Thinking I may need a rear wing. Ideas?
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/index.php?t52170.html
Read this write up a few months ago. For 30 dollars its a cheap possible solution. I put them on for sh!ts and grins. While I was track side last weekend another 914 old timer came up and commented on them, he said they are know to help our cars a lot.
Miguel
Thanks Miguel
Posted by: carr914 Jun 16 2014, 02:28 PM
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=17906&hl=
Posted by: bulitt Jun 25 2014, 10:40 AM
Anyone try a rear diffuser? Possibly one on either side of the transaxle?
Posted by: Jetsetsurfshop Jun 28 2014, 05:50 PM
After running my V8 914 at Road Atlanta this weekend, it became obvious that I need more Aero. Car became very light down the backstretch and I had to ease up a bit. I currently have an air dam on the front (no splitter) and an 8" Sheridan duck tail on the rear. Thinking I may need a rear wing. Ideas?
Any pictures here?
I though I read somewhere that aero needs to be on both ends. I'm curious what other think here too.
Posted by: race914 Jul 4 2014, 09:11 AM
I'm still running the Vortex Generators along with the 8" Sheridan rear spoiler. To balance this out, I have a low front air dam with a splitter.
Some pics showing the aero mods front and back
For the small cost, you might consider trying them out before going to a big wing.
You can order them here http://www.airtab.com/main.html
I had to put on a somewhat large splitter to balance the downforce on the front. I made these out of fiberglas for along time, but switched to 1/8" fiberboard because it's just as light, cheaper and more durable.
Posted by: Jetsetsurfshop Jul 4 2014, 08:47 PM
I'm still running the Vortex Generators along with the 8" Sheridan rear spoiler. To balance this out, I have a low front air dam with a splitter.
Some pics showing the aero mods front and back
For the small cost, you might consider trying them out before going to a big wing.
You can order them here http://www.airtab.com/main.html
I had to put on a somewhat large splitter to balance the downforce on the front. I made these out of fiberglas for along time, but switched to 1/8" fiberboard because it's just as light, cheaper and more durable.
Did the front air dam start like this one on Pelican?
Great looking car!
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Posted by: race914 Jul 5 2014, 10:23 AM
Had some PMs so here is the layout of the Splitter using a 4'x2' piece of 1/8" fiber board.
Front_Splitter_Plans.pdf ( 6.49k )
Number of downloads: 101
Hi Spaceshuttle, I'm adding this info because this front/rear aero setup eliminated the same 'light' feeling you posted about. My car feels 'planted' now. Hope this info is some help to you
Posted by: campbellcj Jul 20 2014, 11:05 AM
Did the front air dam start like this one on Pelican?
Great looking car!
FWIW I have that front and also the same rear as shown above -- both are Roger Sheridan pieces and are very nice.
Be careful of adequate airflow to the brakes with these low front spoilers. I learned my lesson on that a few weeks ago. Big time pucker factor.
Posted by: Jetsetsurfshop Jul 20 2014, 12:23 PM
Did the front air dam start like this one on Pelican?
Great looking car!
FWIW I have that front and also the same rear as shown above -- both are Roger Sheridan pieces and are very nice.
Be careful of adequate airflow to the brakes with these low front spoilers. I learned my lesson on that a few weeks ago. Big time pucker factor.
Are you using the duct work in the spoiler?
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