Hey, if you routed a line from the swimming pool to the exhaust and plumbed it
in correctly to get a venturi effect, you would have downforce that increases
with engine rpm! That way you wouldn't get stuck to the road at stoplights.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Thomas -
> Sweden
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 9:12 AM
> To: Autox
> Subject: Re: ground effects roadster
>
>
> 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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