Wings n things.., Track rats with wings..what are you using? Options

[Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You]

I'm working on a track car that will primarily be used for hillclimbs and track events (high speed stuff) with autocross being secondary.

I've been studying and researching aero modifications till I'm dizzy and wondered what options others are using besides the GT racing predator wing?

If you have real world experience I'd love to hear what you're using, mounting tips/ pics, and thoughts in general.

I'll be running in classes dictated by displacement only, so rules will not be a limiting factor to size, shape etc.

Thanks for your time,
Andrew

[Mr. Olympic Blue 2 You]

Glad you made it out of there safe (and the real Jag wing) Cracker!

Does anyone here have lap time data on your home track comparing lap times with and without your wing setup? Part of my fear about me going solo on this endeavor and which lead to me reaching out to you other track guys/gals is I didn't want to do "more harm than good" without talking with some of you with real world experiences (Drag vs downforce).

Vysoc, Cracker, Bob, Randal- thanks for your input..this is becoming a good source of info. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Andrew

[Cracker]

Andrew - I don't. I'm transitioning from the D-Sportsracer to the 914 - my decisions to this point have been predicated on the weight of the teener, the power of the teener and efficiency of the wing and splitter. Here is the splitter I had built for it...it extends 30" deep back to the steering rack support brace and is fastened to a fabricated bracket. Most 914's don't run much a splitter IF at all but my wings effectiveness would most likely require one. This one is adjustable from 3" to 5" in depth. Cheers!

PS: The splitter has 4 layers of Kevlar and two of carbon fiber. It has four bonded-in steel plates the full thickness of the splitter to mount it. I too am not complying with any historic regulations - I'm building it simply as an exercise of what can be done with a 914 (short of Maltese Falcon's build, of course!).

Tony

Glad you made it out of there safe (and the real Jag wing) Cracker!

Does anyone here have lap time data on your home track comparing lap times with and without your wing setup? Part of my fear about me going solo on this endeavor and which lead to me reaching out to you other track guys/gals is I didn't want to do "more harm than good" without talking with some of you with real world experiences (Drag vs downforce).

Vysoc, Cracker, Bob, Randal- thanks for your input..this is becoming a good source of info. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Andrew