[DeTomaso] functional rear spoiler

[P. Rimov]

Kinda interesting, be it having no pantera content, is the new Ferrari 
Italia's front spoiler begins to deform at high speeds decreasing air flow 
through the radiator and increasing down force and high speed stability, 
incredible car got to see one last weekend. Also saw one of the new 
Maserati's Grandturismo, pretty nice ride.

Cheers

Paul
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "boyd casey" <boyd411 at gmail.com>
To: "De Tomaso List" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:21 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] functional rear spoiler


>I have found some functional rear spoilers. They are made from either
> aluminum or carbon fibre. They are adjustable to control the amount of 
> down
> force exerted. They have a lattice work mounting system that consists of 
> two
> supports that look like a  girder / ladder type assemblies similar to the
> chassis rigidity parts. I am considering trying to come up with a design 
> to
> incorporate one of these adjustable spoilers  on the rear of my Pantera. 
> My
> idea is to place the spoiler as far back as possible . Ideally I would 
> like
> the spoiler to be behind the rear of the car so it is actually in the area
> over and behind the surface where the license plate is. ( around two feet
> above the rear deck lid) according to my research this area behind the car
> is where the air flow is available to provide   undisturbed air flow. I am
> looking for ideas on how to attach the spoiler to the car in a way that 
> will
> allow the down force produced to transfer to the chassis and rear wheels
> (not the rear deck lid ) like the  rear spoilers that are for show not
> aerodynamically functional.It is important that the mounting set up does 
> not
> interfere too much with the opening of the rear deck lid. Some kind of 
> quick
> release system would be okay. It has to allow for the quick opening of the
> engine hatch in case o fire or some other emergency. This is part of my 
> plan
> to also install a front air dam and to smooth out the air flow under the 
> car
> and create an area of negative air pressure under the car. I know this
> sounds like allot to undertake but I have to start somewhere if I want to
> succeed at bringing the aerodynamics of the Pantera into ( or closer) to 
> the
> 21st century.
> Boyd
> _______________________________________________
>
> Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA
>
> Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/
>
> DeTomaso mailing list
> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com
> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso
>