<VV> front spoilers/RIDE

[J R Read_HML]

I was also out in the vert - yesterday (Friday).  Roughly 260 miles round 
trip.  Glen Ellyn to Hoopeston IL and return.  Temp in the low 60s when I 
left and overcast.  Went through 3 light showers on the way down state, but 
at 75mph you don't really get wet in a light shower.  Contrary to 
"vertiquette" had to lower the visors to horizontal position.  This to keep 
them from catching the rain and dripping water on me.

Once in Hoopeston, I met up with my cousin who owns a Chevy dealership 
there.  I also met Larry Jahn (think the pronunciation is like John - but 
he'll correct if I'm wrong).  He has a 63 Spyder that he bought new and has 
recently restored after a 20+ year "lay up" period - part of it in a chicken 
coop.  A really nice guy and a great story teller.  When you meet him (maybe 
in Detroit?), have him tell you about his river boat experiences.

To keep somewhat on the original subject.  My 65 vert has a spoiler.  I was 
doing 70-80 on two lane roads with an estimated 40mph cross wind (all flags 
I saw were standing straight out with no droop) and the 18 wheelers going 
the opposite direction were probably doing about the same speed.  I had 
minimal effect from the wind or the trucks.  I only noticed the need for a 
serious steering correction when there was a high bank along the side of the 
road - taking me out of the cross wind momentarily.  The spoilers do a lot 
to stabilize the front end of a vair.

Tire pressure - I run 32R and 24F on a late vert.  I also carry over 50lbs 
(probably around 80) in the trunk.  I've been told (but have not verified) 
that the front end of a vair only weighs 600 lbs - and that is likely pretty 
close to correct.  If the trunk is essentially empty, 22 is probably good on 
the fronts.  As an aside to this - if you are getting an alignment - have 
the trunk loaded to it's "normal" weight - whatever is normal for you.  This 
will also affect how the car reacts to winds out on the road.

Finally, the trip back was uneventful aside from the fact that I was having 
so much fun that I missed a turn.  It cost me some extra miles and slower 
traffic.  The upside was a few more "thumbs up" than I would have gotten out 
on the divided highways.

Later, JR


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Connie" <hanssmom at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 5:02 PM
Subject: <VV> front spoilers


>I took the convertible out today, under threat of rain and storms, as I
> needed an attitude adjustment and figured I would just outrun the clouds.
> 25-30 mile an hour winds and it was a handful. What is the consensus of 
> the
> experts on front spoilers and stability?  Tire pressure is 24 front, 32
> rear.
>
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> Connie
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> Iowa
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> 65 Corsa 140
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