Aerodynamics of a bug

[Sandeep]

I will be interested in seeing what the difference is going to be when my bug hits the road in spring 2004.

I'm sure my top speed will drop with 18" wheels and wider fenders but by how much will be interesting. I'm sure the weight of the car will increase as well but by how much is the question.

Sandeep

[boygenius]

Well now I have a reason to buy the RUF mirrors. I'll just need more power to push against the wind.

[boygenius]

Originally posted by Richie
Hello,

Wider fenders would certainly hurt top speed. Take a look at the Ruf CTR, this was at one time the fastest road going car. This was also due to the narrow body Ruf used. If he had used the Turbobody is would have cost him certainly 15 km/h in top speed. But, do you really want to go 240 km/h in a bug?
My racecar lifted almost 10 cm ( about 4") at 210 km/h at the main straight. This was without any spoiler though, and 2" wider fenders. So.....

Cheers,
Richard

Yes, yes I do. There are some pretty fast cars around my neighborhood. Supercharged viper w/900 hp. A 9 second grand national. A 9 second mustang who's my neighbor. And one really fast 930 wide body which I have only seen once at a car show, garage queen. And yes I want to go 240 km/h at least just to beat those cars. What can I say, I have high expectations.

[Wally]

Don't forget your death wish either...
Walter

[boygenius]

I don't have a death wish, I just have a lack of rational thinking when it comes to things that are dangerous.

[hybrid_john]

LOL!:hehehe:
I like your way of thinkning, 240k isn't fast enough in my books, when you think of it I'd rather die in a car then in a bed some where!!

Good Call genius


John

[Richie]

Hello,

Well, I used to a bit like that too. But, getting older seems to mean that I'm getting less sack and more brains
You really can't compare a bug with a Viper or 911, certainly not at speed.
Let me know what you were thinking when you have done 200 km/h in a bug with a little crosswind. I know what I was thinking!:silly:
It was something like: "mmmmmh, wasn't I about 4 meters to the left, a millisecond ago?"

But, nothing beats the experience!

Cheers,
Richard

[boygenius]

Originally posted by boygenius
Well now I have a reason to buy the RUF mirrors. I'll just need more power to push against the wind.

Hey john. Go to www.weissach.com to see the mirrors I was talking about.

[hybrid_john]

WOW! Brendan you weren't kidding... those mirrors are tiny. I wish I wasn't doing a one peice window or I would use them too...
But instead of shaving the mirrors, I might check into the sports mirrors for the 996, they have....mmmmm HEEEEAAAATTTT!!!
Very cool!

Thanx for the link, I'm gonna use it more often now, to check stuff out..... maybe even look at the body kits:hehehe:
I like the 996 fornt spoiler....clean and stylish!


John

[boygenius]

So expensive.


There is a reason that they want you to contact them for a price.:silly:

[hybrid_john]

I don't know, It could be worth doin....in the long run, and it would look better than any of the front bumpers that I have chosen...



John

[boygenius]

John. there is a photo of a beetle in the general galleries with a stock 911 front bumper. I think it's on page 4 or page 6.

[hybrid_john]

Brendan, I liked the red GL with the '993' bumper, it looked really good, I'm looking for something that speaks a little louder, but I thank you for the info

I just got the price quotes back for the parts I was wondering about....are you ready for this?

993 Instrumentaion:$1320 USD
993 Door Sills:$299 USD
993 Steering wheel:$895 USD ( I wonder if it has an air-bag)

996 Front Spoiler RGT:$2400 USD ( sounds like this idea is out!)
996 Sports mirrors:$995 USD

OUCH!!!:reallysad



John

[boygenius]

Try www.betterbodiesusa.com for some more extreme front bumpers and porsche body kits.

[boygenius]

Check out the used and discontinued section. There are some pretty awesome deals on wings and things. www.betterbodiesusa.com

They have a nice 935 front bumper cap for sale.