Got the "balance" pieces for that exTTreme rear spoiler...
05-24-2000, 06:39 AM
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Got the "balance" pieces for that exTTreme rear spoiler...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/jeTTfrnt.JPG"></center><p>After scouring the web for a couple of days I found the pieces I'll use to help balance some of the rear bias-shift caused by the rear wing I'm using. While these wouldnt be my first choice either from a design or effectiveness standpoint, they are about the only thing available that is even close to a DTM ground-effects chin spoiler that will deflect the nose of the car downward. Nothing else I've seen appears even close to being much more than a "clown-suit" effort more efficient at diverting air laterally, or not at all.
And these pieces were "in-stock" at 1552 Designs tho "spendy" at $379 for the pair. Same price at AutoBahn but 6-8 weeks out. With 2nd day shipping, $399. They come primed and affix with adhesive.
The one thing I would hasten to warn anyone considering this add-on is DONT DO IT without a seriously radical and aggressive rear spoiler! If you put these on with a standard Audi rear spoiler, or some other less-than-racing design, or worse, nothing at all on the rear, you risk compromising or diluting that spoilers effectiveness and exaggerating an already publicly-touted and widely perceived rear end stability issue at speed. This will make the front "heavier" and thusly, unload the rear even more, making it even lighter at speed. Not what you want at 100+mph.
And these pieces were "in-stock" at 1552 Designs tho "spendy" at $379 for the pair. Same price at AutoBahn but 6-8 weeks out. With 2nd day shipping, $399. They come primed and affix with adhesive.
The one thing I would hasten to warn anyone considering this add-on is DONT DO IT without a seriously radical and aggressive rear spoiler! If you put these on with a standard Audi rear spoiler, or some other less-than-racing design, or worse, nothing at all on the rear, you risk compromising or diluting that spoilers effectiveness and exaggerating an already publicly-touted and widely perceived rear end stability issue at speed. This will make the front "heavier" and thusly, unload the rear even more, making it even lighter at speed. Not what you want at 100+mph.
05-24-2000, 07:24 AM
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Sheesh, now you're going to "spoil" the front of your TT, too?
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05-24-2000, 07:34 AM
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Duke has a question for Exttreme...or Jenner...or LarryTT or Brad...
Recently Duke was getting on an interstate entrance, your typically decreasing radial turn. Duke had the TT up around 55 or so and *thought* he felt the back end getting kinda light. Is it possible at that low of a speed or is Duke getting spooked by all the publicity on this?
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05-24-2000, 07:49 AM
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MonsTTer has these without a rear spoiler doesn't he?
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'00 TTqX Garrett Stage II, Borla, H&R Sport Springs, Stable Energies Shoulder Harness Bar, Deist 6 point Race Harnesses, LLTEK rear light covers and floor mats, V1, Custom stereo, 3M rear tint, etc. BIRA in progress</a>
05-24-2000, 08:07 AM
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Can happen... especially if you decelerate or brake mid-turn or...
if you're smoking it into the turn while feeding gas (accelerating) then decide thats all the throttle you wanna give and maintain a certain throttle spot (stop accelerating). The physics at play decipher that action too as decelleration or slight braking. ie; a change in momentum accompanied by a subsequent inertial weight shift. Anything that changes/influences the status-quo of one dynamic brings into play an equal yet opposite dynamic. Cars dont like to change dynamics mid-turn and arent very good at it... NO car... not even CART/F1/DTM or BTCC.
Consistency and "contact patch" are key to any/all smooth racing efforts. Disrupt one or the other and you can be out of control in the blink of an eye.
Consistency and "contact patch" are key to any/all smooth racing efforts. Disrupt one or the other and you can be out of control in the blink of an eye.
05-24-2000, 08:14 AM
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yes he does. But I would be concerned. We've batted around the rear lightness here enough.
Making the front heavier and leaving the rear as-is doesn't bode well with me even if no untoward action has ever been encountered.