Listen to Tom. It's the best thing to do on all coupes. A few years ago I
mentioned the vent to a Studebaker competitor and he said he didn't need one
because the that was "old days" before the new spoiler rules. I've watched
him spin around a few times and saw his spoiler get bigger and bigger. Too
bad he won't listen, Oh well. I would much rather have a less drag spoiler
and a vent. At one time I thought if you came up with a Studie and didn't
have a vent they sent you home.
Body design also has a lot to do with it. Our 1940 Chevrolet coupe rear
lifted when it reached 150. I restricted it to not running on those classes
where the speeds are that high until I put in a vent. Roadsters need them
too and they are allowed. Only one competitor takes advatage of them. I
would but I don't have the room. Hey!!! Have Fun Go Fast
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Subject: Re: Down Force Spoiler - - Aeronautics Question
> The best aero device that the Studebakers employ is the venting of the
> deck behind the rear window to underneath the car. These car used to fly
> at about 180 MPH. The vent cured the problem. With that in mind, I
> exhaust the cooling system air behind the rear window on our coupe. It
> helps to break up a low pressure area.
>
> Burkland's old Stude has a spoiler. It set the record in A/CC in 1978 at
> 255+. It has been on the Salt the last couple of years. You might want
> to take a look at it.
>
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC
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