Completely stripped down ready for transformation from 944SuperCup to GTS3/GTS4
10-24-2010, 11:24 PM
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Unlike the Mid-O racers, big and tall wings on 944s have not really caught on in the SE. I've been getting a bit of grief over the look, thinking of becoming "BAW (Big A$$ Wing) Racing" 
It sure seems to work well, a week ago at Barber I ran in NA form on Sunday and was able to run the kink flat out (cause that's how I drive!).
It sure seems to work well, a week ago at Barber I ran in NA form on Sunday and was able to run the kink flat out (cause that's how I drive!).
10-25-2010, 12:12 AM
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seam welding
Here's a couple of pic's of the seam welding, strut tower and inside floor pan
10-25-2010, 12:18 AM
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Gary, got a pic of how that apr wing is mounted?
10-25-2010, 12:30 AM
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^ +1, also any other details or contact info on that build. Interesting looking widebody work/kit.
10-25-2010, 12:32 AM
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rear wing
Hope this picture helps, my wing should arrive this week. Once it arrives Sloan is going to make a mounting bracket so that it is directly attached to the chassis but through the rear hatch as shown. I have a good idea on how to seal it some what so that when it rains I don't take on too much water in the rear. Once the wing is installed we will see how my idea worked out 
10-25-2010, 12:40 AM
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10-25-2010, 02:48 AM
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Unlike the Mid-O racers, big and tall wings on 944s have not really caught on in the SE. I've been getting a bit of grief over the look, thinking of becoming "BAW (Big A$$ Wing) Racing" It sure seems to work well, a week ago at Barber I ran in NA form on Sunday and was able to run the kink flat out (cause that's how I drive!).
It sure seems to work well, a week ago at Barber I ran in NA form on Sunday and was able to run the kink flat out (cause that's how I drive!).Thanks for that Gary. Are you planning on bolting the lexan hatch to the body or retaining the ability to use the hatch? If so, try and work out how to mount the wing in such a way so that you can remove the actual wing from the struts on the outside and then lift the hatch up. Currently I have to do mine from the inside and it's just not that convenient.
10-25-2010, 08:09 AM
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Thanks for that Gary. Are you planning on bolting the lexan hatch to the body or retaining the ability to use the hatch? If so, try and work out how to mount the wing in such a way so that you can remove the actual wing from the struts on the outside and then lift the hatch up. Currently I have to do mine from the inside and it's just not that convenient.
. I'll take a picture once done.
10-25-2010, 09:25 AM
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APR wing
If you are mounting the APR wing you can use the rear spoiler as mounting platform with stiffening & mounting brackets. Most mount them through plexi which I will probably get to this winter.
10-25-2010, 09:39 AM
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So Tim, from one Flat out driver to another, do you 'feel' the difference between this wing and your old one, or is it more that you have discovered that you can actually just go faster through turns? What about terminal speeds, you'd have to think these BAWs must create a bit of drag?
10-25-2010, 01:38 PM
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However I'm not going to be using the rear spoiler so we have a little project ahead of us.
10-25-2010, 02:30 PM
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