Dont forget to route the exhaust so it points straight up
for even more ground effect.
Thomas
Pam & Paul Bauman wrote:
> Terry:
>
> You should leave the supercharger on all the time, unless you want to be
> seen driving around town with a wading pool stuck to the bottom of your car
> :)
>
> BTW, you didn't mention how much you want for your kit. All this R&D must
> carry hefty price tag!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Terry and
> Donna Cost
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 8:17 AM
> To: Datsun Roadsters
> Subject: ground effects roadster
>
> I have for sale a ground effects kit similar to the Chapparal cars of
> yesteryear, that will make your roadster stick to the road like it was glued
> to it. I have researched the old literature and found that the side skirts
> were the hardest part ot construct because of the seal, so I constructed a
> self-contained unit that bolts to the frame under the car and is
> self-sealing. I went to Wal-Mart and bought a small kiddie wading pool,
> then screwed it into the roadster frame upside down. I also bought some of
> the "water noodles" that are sold as floatation devices, and duct taped them
> to the rim of the pool. They will provide the "seal" to the road, are self
> adjusting and are easily replaceable. For suction I use one of my
> supercharger kits set to suck instead of blow, and I run a vacuum cleaner
> hose from the supercharger to a hole in the pool. I have tested the kit, and
> found that I must leave it off at speeds less than 10 mph because the car
> sticks itself to the ground so securely that I cannot move once I have come
> to a stop. I have also purchased foam insulation board from Home Depot and
> duct taped it to the underside of the gray ghost. The streamlining effect
> has gained me an additional 25 mph top speed and 16 mpg, more or less.
> Unfortunately, I don't have pictures at this time, but if there is
> sufficient interest, I will bring my kit to the New Braunfels Mini-Meet this
> weekend at the Schumanns. That's Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9:00 to 2:00, at
> the Schumanns. I should have pictures on Andy's website next week, but for
> now let your imagination be your guide. Or come to the Mini-Meet.
>
> Leisure Suit Terry
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