 At what speed is aero a good idea?, New bumper for #209 |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| Jetsetsurfshop |
 Oct 3 2016, 06:12 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 814 Joined: 7-April 11 From: Marco Island Florida Member No.: 12,907 Region Association: South East States  |
Hey Paddock People,
My car sustained some pretty good front end damaged and the 916 front bumper is destroyed. Thinking this is a good time to change things up. Good news is that already bought the bumper half with the oil cooler cut out. Now I need the bottom half to finish it off. The thought is should I run a splitter type valance? What is the speed where these cars want downforce? My car's top speed at Sebring is 115mph. I see a lot of HSR 914-6's that don't have a splitter and I know there are faster then I am. Another thought is that I'm not the only driver of the car and when we have an off track experience, will the splitter still be there?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| wndsrfr |
Oct 3 2016, 08:12 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,429 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
|
My /6 gets to about 130 at VIR & WG, almost 125 at Sebring. Here's the original front valance & the car did get dodgy above about 120 sometimes.
 I went with Roger Sheridan's front spoiler, listed as the "Performance Spoiler" from Automotion (no affiliation)--http://www.automotion.com/performance-spoiler-with-brake-duct-openings-for-914-porsche-1970-1976.html --It helped settle the car--actually topped 150 at Daytona with good stability, so I can definitely recommend it.  |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
Jetsetsurfshop At what speed is aero a good idea? Oct 3 2016, 06:12 PM
Cracker You don't need a splitter...it would mainly ju... Oct 3 2016, 07:53 PM Cracker John - An airdam I'm not against for Shane... Oct 4 2016, 08:30 AM ThePaintedMan I really like that spoiler that John and Tony have... Oct 4 2016, 08:48 AM campbellcj I have that Sheridan spoiler as well and it's ... Oct 4 2016, 08:56 AM Cracker So Chris - You are running without cooling ducts t... Oct 4 2016, 09:16 AM
campbellcj
So Chris - You are running without cooling ducts ... Oct 4 2016, 10:04 AM Cracker Ok. It can be hard to keep the duct hose on the pr... Oct 4 2016, 10:19 AM brant sorry if this is getting off topic (spoilers)
but ... Oct 4 2016, 12:13 PM Cracker Brant - So true. I've had to block off the bra... Oct 4 2016, 02:51 PM brant At my speeds I have too much brake
I'm running... Oct 4 2016, 06:13 PM Cracker LOL. Add 400 hp and go to a big track with huge sp... Oct 4 2016, 06:37 PM ThePaintedMan That's awesome information Brant. I've fou... Oct 4 2016, 06:29 PM Jetsetsurfshop I took a day off from checking this post and you a... Oct 4 2016, 06:55 PM brant
I took a day off from checking this post and you ... Oct 5 2016, 10:28 AM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 16th May 2024 - 08:45 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.