[DeTomaso] Other Aero Issues

[bill gaino]

Like dimples on a golf ball, or the vynal roof on Richard Petty's 70 Superbird!

-----Original Message-----
>From: michael frazier <red3644 at hotmail.com>
>Sent: May 15, 2008 10:26 AM
>To: pantera list <detomaso at realbig.com>
>Subject: [DeTomaso] Other Aero Issues
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>All the ultra smooth paint finishes are also contributing to aero drag on cars run at high speeds. A dimpled finish surface and positively effects boundary layer performance, especially at the leading edges.  The matte finish I applied to my Pantera this year was done just for that reason.
>While it may appear to be just black primer, it was in fact a special mix prepared to achieve a specific surface texture.  It was obviously
>successful as I was able to maintain a 120mph average with top speeds reached around 150mph...all from a 150hp engine.  Interior wind noise was greatly reduced.  Will Kooiman was impressed with these results and has indicated he may pursue a similar path at the 2009 BBORR.
>A heavier textured coating applied with a roller seems likely.  My car is black so his will be white with gold glitter much like the old acoustic
>ceilings of the 60's.  That should get even more attention than the matte black car. I can wait to see how it works at speed.
>Michael
>Gruppo Rompiculi Corsa Y'all
>Shiny cars suck.....literally.
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