Air control is important, It's amazing how much lift old cars produce. I assume you looked at the RideTech 48 hour corvette a time or two. A basic front and rear spoiler are relatively effective.
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Originally posted by mike343sharpstick View PostAir control is important, It's amazing how much lift old cars produce. I assume you looked at the RideTech 48 hour corvette a time or two. A basic front and rear spoiler are relatively effective.
my question has even more question marks - the rules state there's limited stuff you can do to make it better aero. I know the outlaw class can do anything they want, but my understanding was the splitter would be absolutely no go and the rear maybe (with several conditions).
but... since you're here... teach me about brake fluid as it applies to Optima.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Originally posted by silver_bullet View PostWould a pace car front spoiler knock you out of class?Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; March 22, 2021, 09:40 PM.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Originally posted by silver_bullet View PostJust thought it might help with controlling the amount of air getting under the beast....
*there have been some interesting/clever solutions such as a shorter, thicker radiator, mounted vertically because the way the radiator is mounted (at an angle) only makes the problem worseLast edited by SuperBuickGuy; March 23, 2021, 07:33 AM.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Brake fluid - I've been using a quality DOT4 from a newly opened container, keep it fresh.
Love the flapper idea!
http://driveusca.com/wp-content/uplo...0.6_final1.pdf
The highlighted text are changes for this year. So you can do the same stuff as C3 Vettes from last year unless you see some highlighted text that has to do with something aero related.
12.... GTS - any spoiler or wing configuration with a maximum of 6” tall from the highest point on the rear of the decklid or a maximum height of 4” above the lowest point of the rear window, whichever is less. The maximum width of the spoiler/wing must be no wider than the original panels of the car and must not extend more than 6” past the furthest point of the rear of the car. No wing may exceed 8” in chord length (front to back) at any point.
13. Splitters and wickerbills – Splitters are unregulated in all classes. Wickerbills will be allowed on any wing, however, the maximum height of any wickerbill is limited to ¾” from any mounting point and must be between a 45 and 90-degree angle to the wing. Wickerbills on spoilers will be measured as overall spoiler height.Last edited by mike343sharpstick; March 23, 2021, 09:15 AM.
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Originally posted by mike343sharpstick View PostBrake fluid - I've been using a quality DOT4 from a newly opened container, keep it fresh.
Love the flapper idea!
http://driveusca.com/wp-content/uplo...0.6_final1.pdf
The highlighted text are changes for this year. So you can do the same stuff as C3 Vettes from last year unless you see some highlighted text that has to do with something aero related.
12.... GTS - any spoiler or wing configuration with a maximum of 6” tall from the highest point on the rear of the decklid or a maximum height of 4” above the lowest point of the rear window, whichever is less. The maximum width of the spoiler/wing must be no wider than the original panels of the car and must not extend more than 6” past the furthest point of the rear of the car. No wing may exceed 8” in chord length (front to back) at any point.
13. Splitters and wickerbills – Splitters are unregulated in all classes. Wickerbills will be allowed on any wing, however, the maximum height of any wickerbill is limited to ¾” from any mounting point and must be between a 45 and 90-degree angle to the wing. Wickerbills on spoilers will be measured as overall spoiler height.
*goals: fly under the radar with an interesting car/setup, own dead last without a DNF. I know I can compete, but at this point I need to start at the bottom and work my way up... that's my goal this year, solid foundation (and maybe not get lost on the autocross course).
**next year goals: Outlaw, Wilwood Corvette Challenge, and any other of the rule-bending street car challenges like SCCA Solo events...Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View Postwhat people do who will get lost on the autocross course.Charter member of the Turd Nuggets
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In looking at that 48-hour Ridetech Corvette I noticed that the first pictures of that car had a stock-style front spoiler, then later it evolved to the full splitter.
Honestly, evolving a car by updating the weakest link, then looking for the next weakest link is what this silly shit is all about. I have changed so many weak links in my car, I'm surprised it moved down the road under its own power originally. Remaining parts on my car from on the 2009 power tour are mostly just the body shell and doors!Last edited by mike343sharpstick; March 23, 2021, 12:32 PM.
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Originally posted by mike343sharpstick View PostPdub, I suspect that if you did that to a cone, it completely deserved such treatment by just sitting there daring you to hit it in a condescending tone.Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; March 23, 2021, 01:35 PM.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Originally posted by mike343sharpstick View PostIn looking at that 48-hour Ridetech Corvette I noticed that the first pictures of that car had a stock-style front spoiler, then later it evolved to the full splitter.
Honestly, evolving a car by updating the weakest link, then looking for the next weakest link is what this silly shit is all about. I have changed so many weak links in my car, I'm surprised it moved down the road under its own power originally. Remaining parts on my car from on the 2009 power tour are mostly just the body shell and doors!Doing it all wrong since 1966
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