[Land-speed] Question

[Dan Wright]

J.D.
Well, no it doesn't actually matter.  I realize that my knowing the number
doesn't change it.
But that doesn't mean I don't want to know?!?!

Most of the crap I know doesn't really matter that I know it, but I still like
knowing.  I know those numbers for my liner.  The knowing doesn't change them,
but it helps me put some things in better perspective.
I know how much I weigh, and that knowledge doesn't seem to help anything
either.

Oh yeah, we built using a Model A drop axle, and cut the roll bat to fit Monte
Widdison -- (somewhat over five feet tall)-- remember, this car will never
compete for records, it's a Drivers Ed car.

Dan Wright -- Just a curious guy!!!

"Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand"
--Kurt Vonnegut

-----Original Message-----
From: James Tone [mailto:gmc6power at earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:04 PM
To: Dan Wright; 'land-speed at autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: [Land-speed] Question

Does it matter? Use a 32 shell, a straight axle, put the steering behind it,
mount the shocks inside the hood/shell, skinniest front tires you can find,
mount the cage as low as you can and get a 5 foot driver to drive it.



>
>Hi
>I have a question-I'm sure some of you folks know the answer off the top of
>your head-
>What is the Frontal Area and the Coefficient of Drag of a typical Bonneville
>Gas/Fuel Roadster??
>The rules for these classes don't allow for much variation in the things
that
>affect these numbers.