Under-engine cover Part II

[TBerk16 <TBerk16@aol.com>]

Re r.a.m. headed   Benefits of an Engine Undercover
On 1/2/98 TBerk wrote:

Tosha Berk wrote..
> Anyone have any experience with an under-engine-bay-full-cover?
> (Needs a better name)
> Would be segmented/jointed to allow for suspension movement.   Would
> allow for wheel lock to wheel lock without tire rubbing.    Say; one
> piece each anchored to the lower control arms, one large central piece
> down the middle.    Attach at the front to the airdam. Perhaps leave
> area between engine and firewall clear to help create lower pressure
> here, helping to pull air through the grill and out the back/ bottom.   
> Lots of people put on chin spoilers, side skirts. This might not be
> showy, but might be functional.
> 
> Potential benefits: improved aerodynamics, aid to ram-air induction
> applications at speed, greater cooling efficiency, ect. 
> 
> I invite you to brainstorm w/ me.
> 
> Racers? been there, done that?
> 
> TBerk
> 
A few years ago, Autotech made a front spoiler and belly pan. It improved
top speed by about 15km/h on an 85 GTI. Sounds interesting, huh? Just make
sure that there is room at the back to allow airflow out of the engine bay.
Regards,
	Pete Mills
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TBerk admits:
I am cross posting this somewhat encouraging responce to the list.

Input?, Beuller? Beuller?   (tberk w/ his obscure injokes :] )

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