We were testing a new suspension package today and I decided to run the L around the course I pulled it up to 140 on the speedo down the straight. Very stable and quiet with more power on tap but was distance limited. I did not make note of the rpm's but the boost was in the black. I will tell you one thing the Retrax cover does improve aerodynamics. The truck handles much better with the cover closed the rear end feels heavier and more stable. I know loering would improve top end handling but I am not ready to compramise the utilty yet. I am also thinking about a Nastruck style spoiler for the rear.

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01' Silver Bullet
Bought 03/31/01
Tire shredding truck
Prototype ram air 5/03 testing...
Retrax cover 5/5/01

 

Interesting note about the Retrax. I definitely noticed the extra weight (like I notice the difference between a full tank and 1/4 full), but I'm not sure I'd call it an improvement. More like neutral maybe, though I can't much argue with adding weight over the rear. The aerodynamic benefits are nice too, icing on the cake.

Have you noticed people checking out the cover as much as the entire rest of the truck? People love it, and are constantly commenting on how they've never seen anything like it.

-Ollie


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"Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now!!!"
-Elwood Blues

 

Dark deserted road, middle of Kansas, midnight, on the way back from World Ford Challenge. 140....hope that picture comes out. Y'all know how hard it is to take a picture at 140mph?
CA

 

CA!!!! I know you don't know me, but I was just thinking today how much I miss your posting. Woohoo!

-Ollie


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"Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now!!!"
-Elwood Blues

 

where can we see a pic of this rear fin I hear so much about ? Any help would be great.

 

I plan on fabbing one out of aluminum like nastruck spoilers. Removable with angle adjustments. prob 8" high. I am looking for specs on the real deal so I can benefit from their wind tunnel time.

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01' Silver Bullet
Bought 03/31/01
Tire shredding truck
Prototype ram air 5/03 testing...
Retrax cover 5/5/01

 

I haven't looked, but I bet actual specs would be hard to find, since they don't want competing teams to know their secrets!

-Ollie


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"Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now!!!"
-Elwood Blues