The FD Restoration - $$$$ Damnit
05-06-10, 10:58 PM
#1181
Well, added this to the memory banks of what not to do. Didn't quit get desired finish on the top surface of the splitter. Should have either layed a board on top or made another laminate piece. Needless to say it won't win any apperance contest, but it will get the job done. I did get the desired surface on the bottom though, which is the more important surface.
and the beveled 
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05-09-10, 11:18 PM
#1184
You just worry to much, the splitter only goes up to the front axle centerline. Thanks for props.
Rear wing mount done and it turned out pretty good. Just need to put clear on new end plates and mount the other rear hatch. I will paint it later.
Rear wing mount done and it turned out pretty good. Just need to put clear on new end plates and mount the other rear hatch. I will paint it later.
05-10-10, 01:45 PM
#1186
This looks great Adam!
Interestingly, there was a race prepped 944 at the PCA autox yesterday that uses the same mounting method for the mount to chassis connection. The wing to mount connection though was just static - not even adjustable.
Interestingly, there was a race prepped 944 at the PCA autox yesterday that uses the same mounting method for the mount to chassis connection. The wing to mount connection though was just static - not even adjustable.
05-10-10, 05:00 PM
#1188
-1 Degree to 12 Degrees at the center. The angle at the outer elements are 5 degrees more attack angle than the center.
I need to test t see at what angle I get stall, there really isn't that much aero info on the RE-A wing. I'm going to start of with 6 degrees and go from there at this Saturday's ORP track day.
One things for sure my mounts aren't floppy. They're actually a little bit overkill.
I need to test t see at what angle I get stall, there really isn't that much aero info on the RE-A wing. I'm going to start of with 6 degrees and go from there at this Saturday's ORP track day.
One things for sure my mounts aren't floppy. They're actually a little bit overkill.
05-11-10, 02:06 PM
#1191
Yarn tuffs and liquid paraffin wax that has dye in it.
Well, was able to get the front spliter mounted, but still need to do a few things to it. I will also have to eventually redo the chassis mounting plates, in my hast and sleep deprivation I screwed up the desin and placement of the mounting plates while welding it. Had to drill/grind holes offset to the orignals.
Well, was able to get the front spliter mounted, but still need to do a few things to it. I will also have to eventually redo the chassis mounting plates, in my hast and sleep deprivation I screwed up the desin and placement of the mounting plates while welding it. Had to drill/grind holes offset to the orignals.
05-17-10, 12:59 PM
#1199
Holy Sh@t B@lls this thing corners now! ORP counter clockwise is a roller coaster of a track, just about everyone I knew was getting car sick after driving for about 20-25 minutes.
In order to get the car balanced front/rear I ended up going to 10 degrees wing angle to match the downforce generated by the front splitter.
I need to create a surge tank now since I was getting fuel surge at 3/5 of a tank. My neck is sore. The combination of G's and off camber corners caused my properly filled diff to overflow, lol.
Also need to Roll the fenders or put on my over fenders.
In order to get the car balanced front/rear I ended up going to 10 degrees wing angle to match the downforce generated by the front splitter.
I need to create a surge tank now since I was getting fuel surge at 3/5 of a tank. My neck is sore. The combination of G's and off camber corners caused my properly filled diff to overflow, lol.
Also need to Roll the fenders or put on my over fenders.
05-17-10, 01:09 PM
#1200
Overfenders?? What about the aerodynamics you've worked so hard on? He he, just joking. I'm sure you'd probably fabricate something if overfenders were needed. Amazing work! This car has been quite the inspiration to me for quite a while!
I must ask, why 2 BOV's? I've also been using a Synapse BOV for a while and I really enjoy it, but I'm somewhat iffy on how much air it can release as the valve doesn't open all that much.
What about the aerodynamics you've worked so hard on? He he, just joking. I'm sure you'd probably fabricate something if overfenders were needed. Amazing work! This car has been quite the inspiration to me for quite a while! I must ask, why 2 BOV's? I've also been using a Synapse BOV for a while and I really enjoy it, but I'm somewhat iffy on how much air it can release as the valve doesn't open all that much.