Re: P 4/5 in wind tunnel
2 weeks, 1 day ago (2008-07-05 22:16:00)
by MK -IV J6
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran Jim, what was you eventual lift vs drag coeffiecient?..and your overall DF? I am running some high end CFD on the SL-C at the moment so your benchmark would be informative.. PM would be great.. Cx was about .3 We were making about 1000 lbs of downforce at
150 mph. We could have made more but didn't want to increase ...
Re: Few questions about the SLC.
2 weeks, 1 day ago (2008-07-05 13:08:00)
by Craig7L
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran The SL-C has a single tank....... Race style package has bladder... Road version comes with
aluminum fuel tank as standard...(bladder available as an upgrade option) Fuel capacity as stock 15 gallons...endurance/long range tank available by special order....(but does require relocation of battery and potentially some ...
Re: Chuck and Ryan's RCR Build
2 weeks, 6 days ago (2008-06-29 23:21:00)
by Chuck
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran Ray will do a stellar job on that thing...exciting stuff... Ray's Gulf GT is a work of art. I was delighted when he agreed to
paint mine. Chuck
Re: The Superlite site has been updated!
3 weeks, 3 days ago (2008-06-26 10:59:00)
by Brian Hamilton
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran RichA, looks like the
Le Mans will be going ahead...... I was wondering when you'd break that news... Simply awesome!!!
Re: RCR's Next car should be.....
3 weeks, 4 days ago (2008-06-25 09:45:00)
by Brian Hamilton
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran Practical as mudflaps on a turtle...but way cool all the same Bwahahaha!! Yes, very cool though. The Bentley EXP Speed 8 is just a beautiful,
BEAUTIFUL machine.
Re: RCR's Next car should be.....
3 weeks, 4 days ago (2008-06-25 00:35:00)
by Chris_K
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran Practical as mudflaps on a turtle...but way cool all the same I know you keep bringing that up but... Doesn't your SLC share its origins with the same types of cars? Granted the 908's and Bentley's cockpits would be overly cozy and
ground clearance would be a nightmare but- getting to my actual point- the 962/956/XJR-#'s...
Re: No SL C Components
3 weeks, 4 days ago (2008-06-25 09:20:00)
by Craig7L
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran Craig. see you in a few weeks..... will do fran my man.... got a loaded schedule though.... porsche dealership.....ferrari dealership.....then onto you. Expect me in a suit with tie, more money than sense with a real concern wether the CDplayer option has MP3
plug n play. hehehehehe
Re: No SL C Components
3 weeks, 5 days ago (2008-06-24 12:26:00)
by Ian K
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran Crash, I have not risen to reply to your questioning ....
reason being that from your stream of consciousness postings ,whatever I say you will probably disagree with as you have your own mindset and I have mine ....and as others have hinted at this is my baby...so there you have it. The SL-C is not sold in individual component form...
Re: Superlite Coupe... Drivetrain...
1 month ago (2008-06-17 22:18:00)
by Brian Hamilton
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran One of the pleasures of the SL-C is that you are not tied to any one engine or trans package... I would love to see a Rotary in one but I would need to have a reese hitch to tow the fuel tanker behind. I had a supercharged 13b in a 911 ...because one of my pals bet me it could not be done...
fun stuff. Did that 13b happen ...
Re: Delivery of SL-R
1 month, 1 week ago (2008-06-13 15:25:00)
by Bill Tracy
Quote: Originally Posted by
gt40fran BT ...yes it does
Yeah!!!! Man, what an afternoon. First I get an architectural committee approval for a design that has been rejected twice previously, and now I find out I'm getting the black seats I had hoped for. Thanks for making my day Fran! Hope you have a good weekend, I know I will. BT
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