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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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800 kg kit car.
600 lb v8 up front but behind front axle so weight around 50/50 200 kg on each corner, will have rear spoiler aswell which should give some downforce.
at 130 mph for straight line stability what else should i be looking at or should it be ok ?
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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How easy would it be to get the floor flat and a diffuser under the back end?
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by fraser9764
How easy would it be to get the floor flat and a diffuser under the back end?
diffuser woud be troublesome as its all back axle its huge lol.

i could ali panel the floor though with just 2 holes for sump pan and gearbox belly.

the body sits alot lower at the front than the rear aswell which i guess will help to get the air out quick from under it.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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At only 130mph and in a straight line, I really cant see you having a problem.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Just tracking I would say....
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Chip
At only 130mph and in a straight line, I really cant see you having a problem.
thats good to hear maybe im being over cautious then i genuinely dont know at what mph it becomes an issue, i dont have the private facilitys to get above about 80 mph inless i can get on an old dissused runway.

il get it 4 wheel aligned aswell as ive just done it with a tape measure and wood lol

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Originally Posted by Joshy
Just tracking I would say....
that defo needs doing ive guessed it by eye lol
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