914 retractable wing/air brake (video), I saw a mercedes slr and thought, I can build that! |
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914 retractable wing/air brake (video), I saw a mercedes slr and thought, I can build that! |
plymouth37 |
Aug 15 2006, 03:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I saw a mercedes mclaren slr's crazy wing the other day and thought, I can build that! So long story short, with the help of a welder, half a trunk, and a case of beer my car has a retractable wing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) . and yes you can still store the top in trunk with no problem.
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mrdezyne |
Aug 17 2006, 09:55 AM
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Now on larger rolling jack stands! Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 31-July 05 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 4,510 |
Thanks for the info, I've been designing for 3-4 inches of throw because I was not sure how much force I would need to counteract air flow forces. I figured with more throw I could set my leverage pivot points so the mechanism to withstand gail force winds. HAHA! Good to know a 2" throw will do the trick, should save some space too.
I like the idea of messing with people that ride up on you from behind. Maybe install one of those programable LED displays so you can send different messages for different situations! "EAT ME", "BACK OFF!", "HOW U DOIN?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Amazing job, I only hope I can make as clean an installation as you have accomplished. |
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