[DeTomaso] functional rear spoiler

[Jeff Cobb]

Time to call Jim Hall, Boyd. Maybe he can do a remake of the Pantera  
in the guise of the 2E for tire grip. Then install a turbine powered  
vacuum cleaner underbody for body grip.
Jeff Cobb

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On Oct 16, 2010, at 10:20 AM, "P. Rimov" <rimov at charter.net> wrote:

> 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
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