P 4/5 C Modificata

[Jim Glickenhaus]

Moving along...

 

[Doug Clark]

The big fin makes me think LMP, but its not...
So I am confused, what class are you look at?

 

[Jim Glickenhaus]

The big fin makes me think LMP, but its not...
So I am confused, what class are you look at?

EXP1 at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring.

The roof vent pressurizes the intake air and the shark fin gives lateral stability in turns and adds downforce by pressurizing the air between the center of the car and the wing end plate.

We could add DRS but that's not allowed under rules.

 

[David]

the shark fin gives lateral stability in turns and adds downforce by pressurizing the air between the center of the car and the wing end plate.

Plus would help prevent lift if it goes sideways at speed.

 

[Jimmy P]

.....moving along nicely too.

 

[Jim Glickenhaus]

Here's how the roof air intake works.

 

[Jack]

Very nice Jim. Best!

 

[Damian]

I have one question and something I think a lot of the SL-C guys and Ultima guys would love to know ... how "HOT" is the air coming out of the front fascia where the air exits behind the radiator. I know that the Ultima guys who have the CAN AM version complain about how the cars are ovens because the hot air coming from the radiator blows right over the windscreen and than into the cabin / vent. I think it's why the GT40 angled the openings to the side to prevent this very effect but I don't know of anyone that has put it to the test. If there is a drop down to say ambient temp than I suppose that this is not an issue and I'm just over thinking things. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Oh and much kudos to you sir for doing what most of us dream of. The car (and it's sister) are GORGEOUS!!!!!!

 

[Jim Glickenhaus]

I have one question and something I think a lot of the SL-C guys and Ultima guys would love to know ... how "HOT" is the air coming out of the front fascia where the air exits behind the radiator. I know that the Ultima guys who have the CAN AM version complain about how the cars are ovens because the hot air coming from the radiator blows right over the windscreen and than into the cabin / vent. I think it's why the GT40 angled the openings to the side to prevent this very effect but I don't know of anyone that has put it to the test. If there is a drop down to say ambient temp than I suppose that this is not an issue and I'm just over thinking things. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Oh and much kudos to you sir for doing what most of us dream of. The car (and it's sister) are GORGEOUS!!!!!!

P 4/5 C runs very cool and the shape (radiator exit) doesn't direct radiator outlet to the center of the roof.

The shape of the inlet and shape of the ducting to the engine cools the flow as well.

I'll ask but I don't think this is an issue.

P 4/5 C has AC but we rarely use it as cockpit flow through is very good.

 

[Damian]

If that's the case than my concern is a non event since as you said "
P 4/5 C runs very cool and the shape (radiator exit) doesn't direct radiator outlet to the center of the roof." . Thanks for the speedy response and now back to my what seems to be a never ending search for the answer to my question LOL.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Very nice Jim, how have you been?

 

[Jim Glickenhaus]

Very nice Jim, how have you been?

Well thanks but this world of ours makes less and less sense every day.

 

[domtoni]

Well thanks but this world of ours makes less and less sense every day.

Fully agreed.

 

[Dalton Veitch]

Plus one, sadly.

 

[René]

what can I say...looks fast with a good flow

 

[J. Salmon]

... the shark fin gives lateral stability in turns and adds downforce by pressurizing the air between the center of the car and the wing end plate.

I wondered how those worked. Thanks.

Details details!

 

[Jim Glickenhaus]

In the Carbon...

 

[Damian]

:drunk:rockonsmile:bow:

 

[Jim Glickenhaus]

Shark Fin

 

[Malcolm]

Would you do other 24 hour races other than the 24 at the Ring? I just did the Britcar 24 Hours at Silverstone and if you could be persuaded to bring your car to that event, a) you may well win and b) your UK fans would be keen to see the car in action.