Aerodynamics of a bug

[graham]

Hi Spanner,I really appreciate your input here so thanks for all your comments.

I have had another look at Ricola's build and I think I will more or less go with how he has done his.I am considering an additional upper top mount for the rear shocks tied into the cage/gearbox cradle.I know Wally has machined his gearbox to fit without cutting the torsion tube but I am going Subi so this is not an option.( Wally persuaded me to fit a Subaru engine as I know he adores them…lol )

Anyway back on topic.

Aerodynamics…..

Ricolas car sits level as far as I can remember @100 mm but his is a vert.I was wondering what would be the ideal ride height for a road car (1303 ).. I like a car to sit slightly lower at the front so I am thinking something with a 20 mm difference,say 90 mm at the front 110 at the rear ??? surely this stance would aid the aerodynamics of the car???? Wally What is the front and rear ride height of your car…Thanks again fellas..

[spannermanager]

Originally Posted by graham

Ricolas car sits level as far as I can remember @100 mm but his is a vert.I was wondering what would be the ideal ride height for a road car (1303 ).. I like a car to sit slightly lower at the front so I am thinking something with a 20 mm difference,say 90 mm at the front 110 at the rear ??? surely this stance would aid the aerodynamics of the car???? Wally What is the front and rear ride height of your car…Thanks again fellas..

Sounds a good starting point, rake is good despite the purist saying the opposite, you will be adjustable anyway on the coil heights, the lower the better, but road cars are not track cars so 40mm in ride is not an option..