Originally Posted by
stevieb
seriously though if you wanted to actually convert an NA rear door into an air brake it wouldn't be that difficult as most of what you need is already there. Granted the motor isn't the fastest at lifting but it would have an effect. Always wondered why nobody has actually tried this rather than spending fortunes on big brake kits. Just thinking out of the box a little.
Originally Posted by
stevieb
Ok let me me explain my drunken thoughts Hic!
They have fitted an ironing board onto an already raised NA back spoiler mechanism which hopefully is set at the correct angle.
I am saying if you mounted a spoiler at the correct angle on a closed (lowered) NA rear mechanism and connected a two way brake operated switch (raises on depress and lowers on release) this could actually work.
If (and that's a BIG IF), you had a wind tunnel to 'test' configurations, that would insure your not adding ANY under-the-car air at speed. Also, you would also have to consider any drag from any spoiler modification that DID NOT effect aerodynamics in relation to airflow around and under the car (again, at speeds). If your going for looks (affect) only, then limit your speed to under anything that could adversely effect handling. That is my opinion (Drops microphone and leaves)...
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