A splitter is an aerodynamic device that extends horizontally from the leading bottom edge of a car. As its name implies, it cleanly splits the air traveling over or under the car, increasing front downforce or front grip at speed.
We made a splitter out of half-inch hardwood plywood and installed it on the nose of our LeGrand. Aside from …
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Whats the car look like with the bodywork off?
It's an aluminum monocoque.
Here's a guy that's restoring a LeGrand here in Florida.
http://www.caseyhaddock.blogspot.com/
Nice! Slather it in some resin and shoot it with some semi-gloss black and you'll be Mad Tyte YO!
Personally, I would look at making the nose quick release and just pop it off before loading.
Also, a Formula Ford buddy of mine had the same problem with his FF and vowed to never buy another trailer with a ramp tailgate. He said next time he'd build longer, collapsible ramps or have a liftgate (keep in mind the FF only weighs 1200lbs) Another thought was to put air shocks in the back of the tow vehicle and to raise the front of the trailer slightly.
For some reason, pics #3 and #4 no workie for me.
chknhwk
HalfDork
11/18/08 5:39 p.m.
3 and #4 no workie for me, either.
That's weird, workie here. Baxter?
Per,
You may want to look at either recessing those splitter bolts a bit or maybe using a carriage bolt. I took my old splitter off the Legrand and had to cut my bolts off as the heads were all worn beyond recognition or use. Price you pay for low cars.....
David, chicknhwk, what happens if you go straight to the image:
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/media/img/projectcars/legrandsplitback_t105.jpg
what about here:
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/media/img/projectcars/legrandsplitback.jpg