Torsional rigidity of the 914, Differences roof on / roof off / steel roof? |
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Torsional rigidity of the 914, Differences roof on / roof off / steel roof? |
Beebo Kanelle |
Jan 5 2019, 08:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 15,177 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Does anybody anywhere know where to find the torsional rigidity of the 914 with the roof off vs. roof on vs. steel roof (916) ?
Thanks in advance. |
Dave_Darling |
Jan 5 2019, 10:25 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,981 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I am told that there actually is a difference with the stock top on. Even though not bolted, it is attached and helps a little bit. Anecdotal evidence: A nationally-known autocrosser lost a half second on a particular course at one point and then got it back later in the day by noticing that one of the top latches had become unlatched and latching it again.
Sadly, I have no numbers to back that up. --DD |
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