Interesting comments regarding roadsters and deck venting. I curious
about a couple of things. Where on the deck are they located? On the
flat top part?, Or down-the-curve, so to speak. Would louvers punched to
intake from the front work? Or what kind of a vent? How big?
Bob Denton
James Tone wrote:
>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
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>>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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