'84 Dodge Rampage Build Thread

[Captthundarr]

Juuusssttt a bit on the lloooww side . looks like a trim is in order

[SteveM]

It also sticks out a bit past the "1/4" ahead of bumper" rule, but driving it around the block should address both concerns.   The concrete road should trim it to more of an exact fit.

On a more serious note, what do you guys recommend in terms of a ground clearance gap?

Also, I'm trying to figure out if I'm better off to go straight down to the bottom edge, or if I should tilt the air dam back a bit so that I can utilize a "splitter" on the lower edge.

Thanks,

Steve.

[wheelrdealer]

SteveM:

I would suggest getting the air dam in compliance with the 1/4" behind the tip of the bumper. It would be a bad day to get to impound and find out the record does not does not stand. I built turn buckles for my air dam braces. That way of I change the rake on the rear I can crank the turn buckle in some to get in compliance. without the lower lip my air dam is 2 1/2" which is what I ran at Maxton. There ain't no place rougher than Maxton. I am set up for 1 1/2" ground clearance and can go down to 1" and up to 2 1/2" by changing out or flipping the lower air dam lip. You can see it bolts on the lower air dam edge with 24 1/4 button heads. It is just under 1/4" behind the bumper tip plumb bob with me in the car and full fuel.

Good luck and looking forward to your adventure.

My 2 cents

BR

[SteveM]

BR:
   I'm definitely going to get it in compliance with the rulebook.  I saw your thread - thanks for creating it - lots of good information and construction details there.  I'm using your pics and ideas as guidance for mine.

  My other question is whether it's better to have a horizontal "lip", or "splitter" on the bottom of the air dam, as opposed to a vertical face like your thread shows.   I have heard that the horizontal lip (like a piece of angle bolted to the bottom of the air dam) is very beneficial.  In order to have the lip and still be in compliance with the 1/4" rule, I'll have to set the whole air dam back a bit.

   Thanks for posting.

Steve.

[SteveM]

I REALLY like but my only question is.....Why didn't you have something like that on at Wilmington last month for your T&T?      

Looks like you're gonna need everything against that Crosley!

Gregg

Gregg:

    I ran out of time to get a real air dam fabbed and installed before Ohio, but I won't show up at Bonneville without one.

    Regarding the Crosley, all I can do is make sure to get every bit of performance out of the Rampage that I can find.  That's my goal - I don't want to leave anything on the table.

Steve.

[nickleone]

I don't remember where I read this but one car had the lower portion of the air dam(no splitter) made from
corrugated(cardboard) and duct tape/gaffers tape.  Let the track decide how high off the ground it needs to be. Then again there might be an aero advantage to XX height off the ground.

Nick

[SteveM]

Quick update:

I decided to fab the air dam from something more substantial than cardboard.

I'm still working on it, but it's not fighting me too much - so I'm feeling good about the prospect of having a "real" air dam:

[lsrjunkie]

I like it Steve. Looking good.

[wheelrdealer]

Steve:

I am interested in how you terminate the sides by the wheel wells. I have the braces on place but have not decided if I leave the air dram straight or scallop it to flow with the wheel opening. I have sharpie'd both designs and looked at them but have not made the final trim cut.

good luck, looks great.


BR

[MMorgan]

Getting exciting now dude!  Fun stuff on the horizon!  Awesome to see the air dam coming along!  We had to redo the spoilers/air dams for the 2 757 Camaros last season as there was a change in the interpretation of the rules after the cars had them for years.  Now we have set ups for different classes via spoiler just like we do for the wing on the back of the car and rear end (yup we change the rear end completely out, quick change to 12 bolt, to change classes sometimes!) for our GC/GALT.FALT/ PRO changes.  Can't wait to see this bad boy in life here shortly!

[jpm49c]

This brings up an interesting question. Since i've been told (by SCTA)the Crosley is Not a pickup but a coupe same as a Ranchero or El Camino. So does that mean Ranchero's and El Camino's can run in /DT , since they OK'd the Crosley pickup to run in /DT? 

I'll be there with you in spirit bro.

Thank you very much, Tauruck.

I just checked the pre-registration for SW 2014, and noticed another H/DT entry.  Carbone-Johnston-Wendt, from Florida.  A quick Google search for their truck reveals what looks like a VERY serious effort - a chop-top 1947 Crosley pickup...

http://0000pwy.rcomhost.com/

There aren't many vehicles with a smaller frontal area than a Crosley pickup truck, and as the rule changes for 2014, pre-'48 pickup bodies are allowed a 3" "Beauty Chop".  File this under "Things that make you go hmmmmmmmmm....."

Steve.

[Stan Back]

Me -- who's only guessing . . .

"No, but you can run Diesel in Gas Coupe."

[SteveM]

Getting exciting now dude!  Fun stuff on the horizon!  Awesome to see the air dam coming along!  We had to redo the spoilers/air dams for the 2 757 Camaros last season as there was a change in the interpretation of the rules after the cars had them for years.  Now we have set ups for different classes via spoiler just like we do for the wing on the back of the car and rear end (yup we change the rear end completely out, quick change to 12 bolt, to change classes sometimes!) for our GC/GALT.FALT/ PRO changes.  Can't wait to see this bad boy in life here shortly!

Hey Mike - what was the difference in interpretation of the rules? 

Steve.

[SteveM]

Steve:

I am interested in how you terminate the sides by the wheel wells. I have the braces on place but have not decided if I leave the air dram straight or scallop it to flow with the wheel opening. I have sharpie'd both designs and looked at them but have not made the final trim cut.

good luck, looks great.


BR

I am planning to leave the back of the air dam "square", but I'm always open for alternate ideas or ways to address the situation.

Steve.

[gkabbt]

As usual, looks REAL good Steve and should help your effort.     

Gregg