wow that's a ton of reading! but, it does look to be good! :)
Tim Althoff
99 RC Dak w/ V6 5-speed
http://go.to/yllwdkta
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
Eric.Carter@Corning.com
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 2:08 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Is this a dumb idea?
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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