<VV> Arrow Head in the Front

[J R Read_HML]

I DO recall a rather comical (but scary) Chevy commercial of a Corvan 
against an Econoline.  This was a panic stop test.  The Corvan, of course 
stopped JF.. The Econoline did such a nose dive that the rear wheels came 
off the ground!  Like a foot or two.  Wonder how that driver felt, looking 
at the pavement coming up at him.

Later, JR

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Smitty Smith" <vairologist at verizon.net>
> As for the claims in the Ford commercial, having the majority of the 
> weight
> behind the vehicle center of pressure is directional unstable. That's true
> for a rocket, or car. Just the laws of Physics. Part of the reason a front
> spoiler was added to the Corvair was to reduce this instability.
>
> Ned
>