SL-C Street tail in production

[Les]

Fran:

It seems that the race SL-C is built with a certain aerodynamic plan/point of view/system/philosophy (I cannot think of the correct word to use here). It looks like, on the race SL-C, the car body forms an upside down wing that, when moving, creates downforce.

Now, with an SL-C using the street tail (SL-C "Kurz" vs. the SL-C "Langheck"?), has the approach to aerodynamics changed? Does the SL-C "Kurz" approach aerodynamics more like a pre-winged car: smooth it out and let the air slip around it as easily as possible?

Yes, I see the small spoiler on the rear lip, but I am asking about the overall aerodynamic philosophy.

Thanks!

Bassanio et Portia

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Production tail being fitted prior to paint...

Jacob,(Bass. et Portia)
seems you may have answered your own question.

 

[Eric]

Fran

What's up with the Mini? Most guys just use a bicycle to run around the factory!

Eric

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

My first car was a Mini , this one is for my kids to learn to drive in....until they get old enough to drive on the road and then they can have a small armoured vehicle to deal with the traffic here in Detroit.

 

[Craig Gillingham]

why didnt you take the oportunity to get rid of the dodge dakota truck lights which arnt iva legal?

 

[Doc Kaler]

Fran,

"they can have a small armoured vehicle to deal with the traffic here in Detroit."

Is that what "RCR's next Car Should Be"?

 

[Dave Lindemann]

Production tail being fitted prior to paint....

Fran - Do you happen to have one in black going into production?

Dave L

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Yes Sir...has your name all over it...but it should easily wipe off...:thumbsup:

Should be ready Monday week......

 

[Jack]

Real men have WINGS! Just ask Mark Webber...

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

He needs a little more practice with his....

 

[Dave]

I think I'm going to need that rear clip to fit the IC where I want to. Problem is I would need to figure out how to incorporate the wing I have.

Any suggestions Fran?

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Yes....give me a call next week...after Tuesday.

 

[Doug S.]

I like the new street rear clip.....would not ever drive a car on the road fast enough to need the downforce supplied by that huge wing, not to mention that it looked "bulky" to me..

This is going to be a great look for a street car, IMHO!!!! When FFR was designing their GTM, their original rear clip had a "lip" like that....then they removed it as they developed the final product. I thought their rear clip looked better with the lip, really like yours, Fran!

Doug

 

[Eric]

Fran

Any more pics of SLCs with street tail? I'd really like to see straight-on side shots to see how the new tail compares to the original profile with wing. Thanks.

BTW, you should get some photos of the new street tail up in the gallery on your website.

Eric

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

I Agree...time for a new website actually....

We have shipped quite a few tails out and have four more cars in the shop with them...there is quite a difference that is not obvious when viewed seprately...

I will see if I can find time tomorrow to take a couple of shots...

 

[Eric]

...there is quite a difference that is not obvious when viewed seprately...QUOTE]

Fran

Guess maybe I need to get my butt in gear and drive over to see you. I have a few days of vacation I need to burn up before the end of the year, so maybe before the Michianna snow machine gets going.

Eric

 

[John]

I agree on the new website. It would be great to see some professional hi-res photos of the car.

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

John,

you offering your services to build me a new website and take pro. shots for me too...??..If so I am all ears as finding a website service thats reliable is harder than designing a car...IMHO.

 

[Ben Whittle]

I'm sure there is a company out there with some *COUGH*Rack*COUGH* *COUGH*space*COUGH* that could host you ultra reliably

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Hosting is not the issue....new site design is what I want....

 

[Eric]

...new website and take pro. shots...

Fran

If you need a writer and technical illustrator, get in touch with me. I know of a good photographer, too, who may be interested. We're in the Chicago area, so just a short hop over to you. Sorry, can't help with the actual website coding and building.

Eric