Spare Tire Compartment
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Burning Brakes
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Spare Tire Compartment
i need to know how much air will hit the inside of the back bumper at high speeds (100+) if i remove the spare tire compartment. i dont want to mess up my bumper or paint might more air hit it if i go slower?
thanks,
Mike
thanks,
Mike
Melting Slicks
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Re: Spare Tire Compartment (Michael Tucker)
FWIW, I've removed my spare tire & tub, but I haven't gone above 70-75MPH. It's been several (maybe 6) months since I removed them and I haven't noticed/felt anything out of the ordinary or seen any damage to the rear end of the car.
I was thinking it'd look a whole lot cleaner under there if I fabricated an aluminum panel to bolt under there and close up the cavity. Nothing extravagant or air-tight or anything. It shouldn't add a lot of weight, but it'd probably help with aerodynamics and also be a pretty good shield between the road and the gas tank. Anyone done something like that?
I was thinking it'd look a whole lot cleaner under there if I fabricated an aluminum panel to bolt under there and close up the cavity. Nothing extravagant or air-tight or anything. It shouldn't add a lot of weight, but it'd probably help with aerodynamics and also be a pretty good shield between the road and the gas tank. Anyone done something like that?
Safety Car
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Re: Spare Tire Compartment (jerryp58)
Jerry, I like that shield idea. I spent enough time involved in road racing to know that underbody airflow is a major source of drag. The shield would help this and look OK as well. If you didn't want to see it, it could be mounted slightly higher. I also have the concern with the rear panel, as mine has no exhaust outlets or mufflers back there to deflect or vent airflow from that area.
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Re: Spare Tire Compartment (Michael Tucker)
I just took the tire out and left the tub and cover there. Just tighten up the bold all the way. I have had this arrangement up to 125MPH.
Chris
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Re: Spare Tire Compartment (Michael Tucker)
mine is gone ,tire and carrier..have had no problems over 100..but the alum. plate idea sounds intresting..especially if it helps my drag strip times :yesnod:
Le Mans Master
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Re: Spare Tire Compartment (Clink69)
I just took the tire out and left the tub and cover there. Just tighten up the bold all the way. I have had this arrangement up to 125MPH.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Spare Tire Compartment (Silvr77)
funny you should talk about "around town" i am taking it on the Hot Rod Power Tour and will be going about 4000 miles with no spare wish me luck i will need it i did just get new BFGs g force tires and they feel good
[Modified by Michael Tucker, 9:23 AM 5/15/2002]
[Modified by Michael Tucker, 9:23 AM 5/15/2002]
Drifting
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Re: Spare Tire Compartment (Michael Tucker)
funny you should talk about "around town" i am taking it on the Hot Rod Power Tour and will be going about 4000 miles with no spare wish me luck i will need it i did just get new BFGs g force tires and they feel good
[Modified by Michael Tucker, 9:23 AM 5/15/2002]
[Modified by Michael Tucker, 9:23 AM 5/15/2002]
Chris
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