[DeTomaso] functional rear spoiler

[boyd casey]

Yeah and call it a Chappanteraell!

On Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 4:04 PM, Jeff Cobb <zumzum at cox.net> wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> 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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