I'm sure it will create some measure of downforce, but the times you really
need the downforce are around the turns, where your speeds are not high
enough that I would imagine it to make a measureable difference. As an
avid autocorsser myself, I can assure that the time and effort spent on the
concept would be much better spent working on driving skills. I know it
isn't as exciting, but do a bunch of reading from the links below. You
will improve significantly more than any change in tailgate angle would
change.
http://www.esbconsult.com.au/ogden/locost/phors/phors.htm
http://www.turnfast.com/
http://www.grmotorsports.com/techmain.html
and list of great books to buy:
http://www.wincom.net/trog/stu/books.html
Just my $.02 worth...
Eric Carter
Ft Worth, Tx
2001 QC 4x4 4.7
1985 Mazda Rx7 SCCA CSP#42
> > In a message dated 3/6/02 9:28:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> woodrufj@cox.net
> > writes:
> >
> > > Okay, I'm fully involved with this autoX thing. Rules say "no body
> > > mods" (different bumpers, fiberglass hoods, etc.). So my idea is to
fix
> > > the tailgate at an angle that will give me some down force in the
rear.
> > > Does anyone think this would work? I saw some cheap tie rods at home
> > > depot I can put a few ends on to hold the gate at say 60degrees (I
> > > consider lock position to be 90 deg).
> > >
> >
> > Are you "autoXing at 200mph?
> >
> > > Well any opinions?
> > >
> > > Hey.. you asked. : ) ...but I like the way you think.
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