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The A2 WIND TUNNEL is now offering Speed Reports for Landspeed Racers. See an example report compiled for Gary Eaker’s 1988 Firebird Trans Am that ran 296.150 in Bonneville (Run 1 Oct. 2 1989) from wind tunnel data of the car as tested (GM Wind Tunnel) and known information. The report calculated a 1 mile average of 303.47 mph (2% error in this case). Gary also noted there was a significant head wind that day, and the results should get you reasonably close. http://a2wt.com/CARS_files/Bonneville%20Report%20Eaker.pdfInfo required for report: Static weight of car Front lbs Rear lbs Horsepower At crank or wheel Frontal Area: Coefficient of Drag: C DCoefficient of Lift: Front: C LF Rear: C LRSpeed Report Cost: $25 First time report: 3 Configurations $10 Each additional Configuration VISIT www.A2WT.com For more information about the A2 WIND TUNNEL |
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 03:45:00 PM » |
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Will you do the same for motorcycles??
Scott
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 03:47:30 PM » |
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2008, 03:49:45 PM » |
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It should work just fine for motorcycles too. Anyone interested should get in touch with me via dave@aerodynwindtunnel.com or 704.799.1001 Dave |
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John Noonan
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2008, 11:26:24 PM » |
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I have a simple question:
Are you going to post this in every section or just the two you have so far..?
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On 9-27-08 we lost a great friend and fellow racer, he was the BEST, he helped anyone with anything at anytime. His name is Dave Owen and he will be missed by all that knew him and I am glad to have met him.
Seeing him at Bonneville during 2008 Speedweek was the tops, Dave was in awe of the salt and as usual was there helping out anyone who asked..simply put we lost a great man who will be missed by all.
J
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2008, 07:16:59 AM » |
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Wow, just trying to help you guys out and get this info in the 2 sections I felt would be most beneficial for you. I have never been on forums and don't know the etiquette, so I apologize to anyone I “offended”. I guess it's true what all my friends that do blog say... No matter what you post, there is always someone out to give you a hard time.
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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2008, 10:10:32 AM » |
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John --
You got it wrong. They were just Public Service messages, not no-cost self-promoting.
Stan
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2008, 10:19:34 AM » |
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You mentioned Gary Eakers 88 Firebird, I have never seen or heard of any car going that fast back then. I thought Cook was the fastest in his T-Bird until Leggit and Lefevers stepped in. Do you have a picture of it because I would love see what I have missed. I hate not knowing or remembering that car. Thanks
P.S. Thanks for the topic sounds great.
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2008, 10:32:15 AM » |
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You mentioned Gary Eakers 88 Firebird, I have never seen or heard of any car going that fast back then. I thought Cook was the fastest in his T-Bird until Leggit and Lefevers stepped in. Do you have a picture of it because I would love see what I have missed. I hate not knowing or remembering that car. Thanks
P.S. Thanks for the topic sounds great.
Gary Eakers & Carl Stagermeyer (sp?) owned the car that was often refered to as the "Linginfelter Firebird". Gary worked at the GM wind tunnel back then and did indeed run 296 during a USFRA meet. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2008, 10:37:56 AM » |
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You mentioned Gary Eakers 88 Firebird, I have never seen or heard of any car going that fast back then. I thought Cook was the fastest in his T-Bird until Leggit and Lefevers stepped in. Do you have a picture of it because I would love see what I have missed. I hate not knowing or remembering that car. Thanks
P.S. Thanks for the topic sounds great.
Gary Eakers & Carl Stagermeyer (sp?) owned the car that was often refered to as the "Linginfelter Firebird". Gary worked at the GM wind tunnel back then and did indeed run 296 during a USFRA meet. Not much coverage back then and I guess I should have known. Thanks for the info.  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2008, 12:10:57 PM » |
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Gary Eaker/Karl Staggemeier This is the only one I found on the web. Gary I'm sure has more that I can try and get. I know it has been 3 colors. All White Maroon Maroon front faded to silver rear  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2008, 03:33:49 PM » |
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You did miss Gary’s wild ride then. At 260mph the car became loose and went sidways, sucking the rear window out, sending Eaker nose up in the air while spinning and then back down on the wheels. I have a video (not very good quality) that I will try to put on our youtube.com page http://www.youtube.com/user/A2WindTunnel . I will let you know if I can get it up. I will put up (3) .pdf files of the car in Pontiac Motorsports mag. I made them big (file size) in order for the people who are interested about reading the articles will be able to zoom in. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2008, 03:37:01 PM » |
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Pontiac Winners Circle (Vol.4 NO.12)
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« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2008, 03:37:54 PM » |
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Pontiac Winners Circle (Vol.5 NO.9)
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