The 2 links below show what I think look right for ground effects for over 200 mph. (With my imaginary wind tunnel.) These shots, front and rear, show what closely resembles the Saleen's ground effects.
http://www.paganiautomobili.it/english/foto4.aspx?id=42
http://www.paganiautomobili.it/english/foto4.aspx?id=40
I searched this 'ground effects' topic and saw somebody didn't like the ground effects on Japanese cars, but with that said, we're all diferent and while some of us prefer different Pantera body styles than others of us, I am looking to purchase some 'ground effects' bodywork under panels.
Maybe I'll just put a short aluminum underbody panel under the front GTS spoiler going back to the exit side of the radiator outlet, keeping a low pressure zone in that area. That will be version-1, front underbody ground efect, not even visible.
Then for the rear underbody ground effect, it seems like it would be beneficial to cover the engine area underneath and change the airflow direction. The large volume of air coming from under the car and exhausting out the grill right behind the rear window would be cut off, thus reducing 'lift' in the back of the Pantera. The air should then be drawn into the engine from the opposite direction of the engine grill or from the trunk area where the fender wells are uncovered on the right side underneath.
The change in air flow direction may cause decreased horsepower due to less air pressure at the air filter. Or reversing air flow may increase horsepower by drawing in cooler air that is not heated by passing over the headers.
The center underneath part is already pretty flat.
Then, as the above photos showed, the bottom edge of the body will be lowered to just above the bottom of the wheel rims. This should be the maximum, back-yard, do-it-yourself ground effects package.
It would help to have those air shocks from a Ford Expedition or other functional air shocks. This would be helpful when it comes time to slide a jack under the car. The jacking points would still be the same, unless a really strong carbon fiber underbody panel was mounted. Such stiff underbody panel would stiffen the Pantera chassis too.
Does anybody know if any underbody ground effects kits are available? One piece or sectional underbody panel kit available?
Yeah, it would be a little more difficult to work on, but would it Zoom around corners quicker and stop a lot faster!
Anyone have any experience or information they want to share?
Maybe I should search the rest of the web a little more.... Report back to you, huh?
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