I tend to agree but, my question is, does it improve the aerodynamics of the car? Porsche isn't known to screw the pooch on that to my knowledge.
Rams
The 908 long tail had a slight advantage at high speeds because of a lower drag coefficient, but also caused some handling issues. In the end (ha ha), it was not worth it. A story kind of like the "dust bin" fairings that were tried briefly in moto GP in the '50s, but not quite as squirrelly.
This relates to the Kamm tail discussion that we had here a while back.
I took this picture of a factory 908 LH being pushed by some unhappy Germans at Daytona in 1969:
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I agree with this. Just something about this car that stirs up a good feeling about a drive on some curvy roads. I don't need to go fast, I just like to feel like I am in a go-cart. This car has that look. The silver is a great color too, seems like it shows off it's lines. Yes there are more reliable cars faster cars and flashier cars but this one is is one of those "just right" kinda cars.
Originally posted by Rickady88GT: I agree with this. Just something about this car that stirs up a good feeling about a drive on some curvy roads. I don't need to go fast, I just like to feel like I am in a go-cart. This car has that look. The silver is a great color too, seems like it shows off it's lines. Yes there are more reliable cars faster cars and flashier cars but this one is is one of those "just right" kinda cars.
Interesting that you should post those comments. I recently rode in and then drove another car that gave me the same sensations. I might just bring it home. Guess we'll find out soon.
Interesting that you should post those comments. I recently rode in and then drove another car that gave me the same sensations. I might just bring it home. Guess we'll find out soon.
Originally posted by Rickady88GT: Cool, what was it?
Since you asked, you'll be the second person I tell. If I bring it home, I'm thinking I should probably let my wife know before I drive it in. But, it's not a Porsch...........
Rams
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Since you asked, you'll be the second person I tell. If I bring it home, I'm thinking I should probably let my wife know before I drive it in. But, it's not a Porsch...........
Rams
NISSAN Z or Miata. BTW both are respectable in their own right. BUT, an MG or Fiat sounds fun too. My Triumph was a GREAT drive.
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The "trunk" of Ron's new ride might fit a slice of toast....
I'm not sure its really big enough to properly be called a "trunk".
Actually, with the top up, it'll hold several loaves of bread but, put that top down and I'm thinking you may be right. That's ok, that top won't be up much. Always wanted a convertible, saw one that caught my eye and brought it home. The wife is visiting relatives in the middle of Indiana. Need to do some garage re-arranging before she gets home. It's taking up her spot currently and that might not go over well. Thinking I might need to warn her that there's a surprise waiting for her. Setting up a camera in the garage to record her reaction. It can also be used as evidence should my body never be found.
Rams
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What's with all the fins? Is it purely an aesthetics issue or do they improve the cars handling significantly?
Honestly that car is just a piece of jewelry for some VERY VERY rich person. It's practical functionality is not it's primary purpose, it's purpose is to sell the brand name. This car is worthless on streets and is realistically limited to race and in that role is probably a dam good car to have fun in. But on public roads, probably not all that useful.
