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914World.com _ The Paddock _ Proper wing height….

Posted by: sixaddict Jul 31 2023, 03:49 PM

Wing has been on this car for a while….but my son prefers something a bit more conservative. As I evaluate it, height may be a bit much.
In reference to roof, where should it be. Not constrained by any rules….
Anyone with knowledge or experience able to help?
Front has Sheridan design damn/ spoiler.
Thanks…

Posted by: 76-914 Jul 31 2023, 06:24 PM

Didn't someone post awhile back that the low mounted spoilers didn't have much effect since they weren't in the slip stream.

Posted by: sixaddict Jul 31 2023, 08:36 PM

Didn’t see it.
I had been happy with it…… ..but wanted to cross check position.

Posted by: Charles Freeborn Aug 1 2023, 08:41 AM

My previous AJRS built 914 had a wing about as in your first pic. It needs to be up there in "clean air" do do much good. Just don't forget to add the front splitter as close to the ground as possible.

Posted by: URY914 Aug 1 2023, 01:58 PM

Higher of course is better but you need check the rules of whatever class you're running in. There maybe a limit on how high it can be.

Posted by: sixaddict Aug 1 2023, 08:54 PM

10-4
Thanks

Posted by: stownsen914 Aug 4 2023, 05:03 PM

Wing height is a complex thing, but in general (and within reason) higher is better, especially on a car like a 914 that has relatively poor aerodynamics. Yours is probably at a good height.

There can be some advantage in a lower mounted wing on a car with underbody aero (a diffuser). Not relevant for you. See my avatar. I do have a large diffuser on my car, and mounted the wing low to allow it to interact with the diffuser.

Posted by: ssstikircr Aug 4 2023, 05:20 PM

Where can I find or get a wing like that?

Posted by: Jetsetsurfshop Aug 6 2023, 09:09 AM

Johnny from 9lives racing just built me one for my car. I haven't installed it yet so i don't have any pictures.
I plan on squeezing it in between the trunk and the fenders. It will mount to the back of the fenders in the trunk.
I'll add pics when I get there.

Posted by: Jetsetsurfshop Aug 6 2023, 09:13 AM

5461_v1.pdf ( 53.71k ) Number of downloads: 78

Posted by: Jetsetsurfshop Aug 6 2023, 04:06 PM

Dont use this upright template. It appears to be racked back. No real adjustment for downforce. I dont blame 9lives racing, it was my poor template i sent him.

Posted by: ssstikircr Aug 7 2023, 03:42 PM

Please keep us posted…

Will the rear deck lid operate on the factory hinges or will you have it on pins?

Posted by: URY914 Aug 7 2023, 05:40 PM

I made my own.....

Posted by: 914 Ranch Aug 10 2023, 04:27 PM

I mounted mine 2" above the targa bar.

I know I have a better picture somewhere.

This is really Kool, the 2 lightest 914 in world one post after each other. See

Posted by: koozy May 4 2024, 02:39 AM

Depends what you are using it for. This is my autocrossing setup. Slightly above the highest part of your car. It's all about balancing the front and rear, unless you don't give a hoot about steering. This thing does ok despite the grumpy old man at the wheel.

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Posted by: koozy May 4 2024, 02:40 AM

How much do those lightest 914s in the world weigh?

Posted by: 914 Ranch May 6 2024, 12:45 AM

Somewhere I have a picture of mine at 1609. But I have plans to lose a little more. I'm going on a search for the pic. The gas tank is empty but it only holds 1.5 gallons.

I have on hand RSR front suspension but I ran out of money again and presently working on getting new nitrogen gas shocks. I have a pair on a sand rail that I built in '91 that are still holding up the buggy. I really like the exchange, iron suspension for billet aluminum and gas.