[DeTomaso] Pantera Aerodynamics

Paul - Home thedrol at pobox.com
Mon Nov 10 17:52:47 EST 2008


Clearly the paint job is the reason for no overheating.  The car just 
looks TOO cool to be hot.

Paul
#9270

michael frazier wrote:
> Just for some more Pantera aero discussion, view this:  http://www.pixclix.com/DeTomaso/2008BB-04.jpg
>  
> Note the front deck lid.  This photo was shot during the last Big Bend race by friend working the course.
> Speed was exactly 150mph.  The lid is flat and aligned while at rest.  No "habachi" grills.  From similar
> photos of the car, there seems to be no front end lift at all.  It has a factory style blade type airdam.
>  
> I assume I'm blowing air past the gasket at the front and pressurizing the trunk compartment as well
> as the area behind the radiator.  If you leave the trunk unlatched, it will rise up about 2 inches at speed
> balanced by pressure from below and airflow on top.  I'm not sure which way the grills would flow if I
> had them...probably not a whole lot either way.  I've only had them on one car and didn't see any 
> advantage to them. I've never had overheating issues.
>  
> Anyway, it's something to note.  I know the speed is accurate (not bad for 125hp).  No front end lift
> that I noticed.  The car was stable and wandered a little over road imperfections, but that's my alignment job.
> Alittle more toe would take care of that but I'm OK with it.  The back end of the car had a light oil mist (NASCAR mist) 
> after the 118 mile course.  What came out of the tail pipes just circulated around at the back of the car for awhile.
> Any thoughts?
> Michael
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