Front Splitters anyone?

Talk and Tech about turbocharged 924/944/968 cars
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blade7 wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:04 am I'd have thought Porsche did plenty of flat out testing of the 944 aerodynamics, before they put it into production. I expect some benefit came with the later bridge type spoiler and small lip underneath it too.
I'm sure they did although what was 'acceptably light' back in the 80's wouldn't pass muster these days. But yes, the undertray should help.

Be interesting to see a wind tunnel comparison done with and without. Also rubber rear spoiler vs hoop vs 968 turbo. I doubt even the factory had a wind tunnel back then? Although we all know that silhouette drawing with the pressure map of 924. Assuming that was done by the factory.

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I remember when the Audi TT first came out, and there were questions about it's high speed stability. I think Audi stuck a rear spoiler on it fairly sharpish.

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blade7 wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:23 am I remember when the Audi TT first came out, and there were questions about it's high speed stability. I think Audi stuck a rear spoiler on it fairly sharpish.
Yes, most definitely. They had a penchant for lifting and flipping. Not so great for sales. :shock:

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You Aussies like a bit of air don't you?

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Brake lights on for the full flip .

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