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07-05-05, 11:08 AM
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Rear end
So a lot of people put on air dams up front to stop air from lifting the front of the car. However this changes the wedge shape lines of the front end. What can be done at the rear to balance it out, or does anything need to be done?
Anyone have pics of the Mariah rear end?
I know JIMMY54 (I think that's his name.) used a Mustang bumper skin, but I'm not very confident in my custom bodyworking skills in fabricating a license plate mount and molding the bumper together and such. (Maybe he can make a mold of his bumper and have someone make it outta urethane.
Anyone have pics of the Mariah rear end?
I know JIMMY54 (I think that's his name.) used a Mustang bumper skin, but I'm not very confident in my custom bodyworking skills in fabricating a license plate mount and molding the bumper together and such. (Maybe he can make a mold of his bumper and have someone make it outta urethane.
07-05-05, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jgrewe
Its all voodoo on the street. I doubt you will get going fast enough to really tell that a rear spoiler might be good. A spoiler helps create even more of a negative pressure under the car.
I have heard from guys here that a front air dam does help though. And I do know that adding weight to the rear of the car helps it feel more stable at speed.
07-05-05, 07:51 PM
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Every little bit adds up even on the street. An airdam while it increases frontal area it keeps air from getting under the car. This will help with wind resistance and it creates a low pressure area for some 'aero' downforce. A rear spoiler works in conjunction with the front airdam to keep that aero downforce working on the back of the car too.
The rear bumper cover won't matter but if you change it to one that hangs down lower make sure you add something to fill in the area in front of it. You don't want it acting like a big parachute under your car.
As for adding weight, keep your car as light as possible. Buick used to advertise "Road hugging weight". A properly set-up lighter car is better because it does everything better, accelerate, brake and turn. Thats why a little Lotus Elan or "7" with a small 4 cyl will run with a Camaro or Mustang with a V8 on the track. Don't confuse a smooth ride with stability they aren't always the same.
Most body add-ons aren't worth the weight they add except for an airdam.
The rear bumper cover won't matter but if you change it to one that hangs down lower make sure you add something to fill in the area in front of it. You don't want it acting like a big parachute under your car.
As for adding weight, keep your car as light as possible. Buick used to advertise "Road hugging weight". A properly set-up lighter car is better because it does everything better, accelerate, brake and turn. Thats why a little Lotus Elan or "7" with a small 4 cyl will run with a Camaro or Mustang with a V8 on the track. Don't confuse a smooth ride with stability they aren't always the same.
Most body add-ons aren't worth the weight they add except for an airdam.
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