GeeUK Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Hmm..Do you know how much downforce that thing is going to provide on track? Sometimes too much downforce can have a negative affect to what your are trying to achieve, as it will alter the handling and traction characteristics or cause the front tyres to lift resulting in a loss of traction.Is it adjustable?Quick google to explain better:You have to be careful when exerting downforce on a car so as not to throw off its overall balance. For example, in a front-wheel-drive car, having some downforce on the rear wheels is necessary to stabilize the portion of the car that, for the most part, is just going along for the ride. But exert too much downforce on the rear wheels and you can unload the front wheels, which will result in a loss of traction that hurts acceleration and creates understeer. Quote
StarletRick Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 it is adjustable mate. so it can be tweeked to give better traction/speed depending on requirements. Quote
NightSpirit Posted May 21, 2008 Author Posted May 21, 2008 Yup it's adjustable...Rick stop hanging round outside my house.I'll take some better pics when I get the bumper done, might look better then (or not) Quote
GeeUK Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Ahh cool.Then let the shakedown begin!Great project. Will have a gander at your blog, not read it for a while. Quote
NightSpirit Posted May 21, 2008 Author Posted May 21, 2008 Cheers Gee, hopefully nearing completion for now..the track should throw up any areas that need attention ;)Although I still need to drop a fuel cell in the boot. Quote
Glanza_Ragger Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Is that a rattle can paintjob bro ? Looks fookin crazy!!I was toying with the idea of matt black, with some special wheels... burnt rim style ;) all im saying hahaHow did you manage to paint the whole car with cans bro ? im well intrigued. Quote
Glanza_Ragger Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Also how the hell do you clean the car without the paint staining ?With water etc, and how do you keep hand prints off of it ? My mate had his bike painted in a satin black, looked immense but it didnt last well.Ive allways loved satin black, looks hardcore! Quote
NightSpirit Posted May 21, 2008 Author Posted May 21, 2008 No problem,Painted the wings, doors, bonnet, boot lid, rear bumper all off the car seperately, then just had to spray the roof, pillars and rear 1/4s on the car under a marquee. Used 15 cans of Simoniz matt black paint. tbh it's not the greatest job in the world....some parts are spot on but the roof and boot lid for some reason are a bit shit.Cleaning it is no problem so far, just blast it off with water and a chamois. If I scratch it I just paint over it. Quote
Glanza_Ragger Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 If I scratch it I just paint over it.Spoken like a true slag!I salute you my man!!How comes you chose matt and not satin bud?by the way, remember that bluewater meet you went to with youre mate who had the r32, well i was one of the guys left behind at the end...im the cousin of the guy who had the black glanza with the black and red advans..Remember ? =p Quote
shelly_star Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 HA HA ! my goodness, never seen anything quite so small ;) u neglected the poor Glanza! is it cleaned from last time i saw it? lol Quote
NightSpirit Posted May 22, 2008 Author Posted May 22, 2008 Sorry shelly...Glanza still needs a wash.Glanza Ragger, I remember you ;) we went for food and when we returned everyone had naffed off...typical.Matt rather than satin, it's rougher and looks better imo Quote
Idrees Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 Like others have said, awesome on track! But anyone who knows their stuff will know it is a track car even if they see it on the road, its only joe public that will think your a chav ;) Quote
NightSpirit Posted May 22, 2008 Author Posted May 22, 2008 If I'm a chav, you've got aids..no wait. Quote
JAG Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 That looks nuts Be interesting to see it in person againDefinatly one of the most interesting builds on here Taken it for a test yet?Must create a wee bit of downforce Quote
Idrees Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Forgot to add... Make sure you don't drive too close to the pavement because you might just rip someones head off with that thing!! Quote
SpeedFreak Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Simply awesome.Im sure you probabley arent likely to drive around town very often are you? Not if it truely is a track ho! It looks so stupid that its cool! Quote
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