When I got my dad's 69 big block Camaro up to about 120 or so it floated and
became scary, especially for an inexperienced 18 yo driver. I also
experienced the same thing on my first 240. I installed an airdam on my
second one and didn't experience the problem.
I drove my roadster at about an indicated 110 but it didn't float - yet.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roman Rist" <roadsterregistry@yahoo.com>
To: "Paul" <9laser3@bright.net>; "datsun roadsters"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 2:20 AM
Subject: Re: aerodynamics of racing?
> --- Paul <9laser3@bright.net> wrote:
> > Looking for some on line help understanding the benefits of an air
> > dam and
> > the best way to install one on a roadster?
>
> Hi Paul.I don't have one, but from what I've heard the car is much more
> stable at high speeds. I can tell you this, I HAVE experienced that
> 100mph "floating" sensation. Kind of makes you feel like if you hit a
> pebble in the road you might be air borne.
>
> I had a 91 Camaro R/S with a factory airdam. took it up north once and
> had her up to 140. Instead of floating, the car felt sucked down to the
> ground.
>
> I would imagine would have the same effect on the roadster.
> Plus, they look cool!
> One of the next things on my purchase list (you have 'em in stock,
> Dennis?)
>
> Roman
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