At what speed is aero a good idea?, New bumper for #209 |
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At what speed is aero a good idea?, New bumper for #209 |
Jetsetsurfshop |
Oct 3 2016, 06:12 PM
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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) |
Cracker |
Oct 4 2016, 10:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Ok. It can be hard to keep the duct hose on the provision on the GT spoiler...I have two CF units that I have not instaled as of yet and had them make the snout 2" longer than normal because of this. Another idea which is done on my car is to use a pvc middle coupler. It is penetrated by te A-arm but allows the duct a hard point fore and aft, to connect to. Although it is a little unorthodox, it has proven to work very well. In the picture below you can see it if you look past the brakes. Best of luck.
PS: Chris - Ground clearance isn't any issue so long as you don't leave the track! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Tony |
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