On pages starting at 187 of my Historical and Technical Guide
(book two) I did a recap and photos of the testing of a rear spoiler I did
for the TR-6. back in 1970. It was absolutely marvelous. This was race
track testing so I cannot account for slower speeds but in turn 8 & 9 at
Willow Springs, it took all the "hee-haw" out of the fast corners. It looked
great also.
The SCCA would not allow it, and none were ever listed even after my time at
Triumph.
----- Original Message -----
From: <BillDentin@aol.com>
To: <vintage.racer@comcast.net>; <jimhearn1@comcast.net>;
<FOT@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Rear spoiler on a TR6
> In a message dated 10/02/2007 10:48:32 AM Central Daylight Time,
> vintage.racer@comcast.net writes:
>
>
>> If I recall correctly from a road test article about the Porsche 911 with
>> a
>> deployable spoiler, it actuated at 60 mph which is the speed they felt it
>> would begin to have an effect. I doubt most vintage race organizations
>> would allow a rear spoiler.
>>
>>
>
> Most vintage groups don't want fender flairs, I doubt they will allow a
> spoiler. I would be against allowing them.
>
> My wife has a very early Chrysler Crossfire (two digit serial number). It
> too has a rear spoiler that pops up automatically at about 57 mph. It
> looks
> really neat, but I have no idea how effective it is.
>
> Bill Dentinger
>
>
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