Triheart7
GT Owner
I was wondering what Jamal is up to presently. Still with Ford? Sorry, I do not know this.
PS. Nice avatar Dave!!!!
PS. Nice avatar Dave!!!!
Ten Questions with: Part 2
- Thread starter dbk
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A question with a practical application for many of us.
Jamal,
As the Ford GT is delivered from the factory, it looks a little nose high with too much space between the top of the front tire and the top of the front wheel well. Many of us have lowered the front of our cars 1/2" or so for aesthetic reasons. I read somewhere however, that although lowering the front end slightly does increase downforce at speed, it also increases drag.
I have a photo of my car at the finish line of the Texas mile and at 175 mph the front end appears to have been pushed even lower by aerodynamic forces.
So here's my question.
Does the Ford GT have the least amount of aerodynamic drag in it's stock configuration with the belly pan absolutely parallel to the ground? With the belly pan level would drag increase or decrease as the car is lowered? By lowering just the front end 1/2 inch, so the belly pan is no longer parallel to the ground, are we increasing drag and hurting our one-mile times?
Thanks Jamal!
Chip
Jamal,
As the Ford GT is delivered from the factory, it looks a little nose high with too much space between the top of the front tire and the top of the front wheel well. Many of us have lowered the front of our cars 1/2" or so for aesthetic reasons. I read somewhere however, that although lowering the front end slightly does increase downforce at speed, it also increases drag.
I have a photo of my car at the finish line of the Texas mile and at 175 mph the front end appears to have been pushed even lower by aerodynamic forces.
So here's my question.
Does the Ford GT have the least amount of aerodynamic drag in it's stock configuration with the belly pan absolutely parallel to the ground? With the belly pan level would drag increase or decrease as the car is lowered? By lowering just the front end 1/2 inch, so the belly pan is no longer parallel to the ground, are we increasing drag and hurting our one-mile times?
Thanks Jamal!
Chip
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PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
Chip - glad you asked this of Jamal.
Indy GT would use up the bandwidth of Google,Inc with his response.:lol
fjpikul
GT Owner
Indy GT
Yea, I got one...too
Ok Jeff and FRANK...
All I am going to say is Chip asks a very important and intelligent question.
I am interested in Jamal's response as well...
Chip's question also dovetails with the use of the extended front splitter. Wonder what his car profile would look like at the end of the mile utilizing this aero modification?
All I am going to say is Chip asks a very important and intelligent question.
I am interested in Jamal's response as well...
Chip's question also dovetails with the use of the extended front splitter. Wonder what his car profile would look like at the end of the mile utilizing this aero modification?
and, while the extended splitter might correct the profile, would there be increased drag which would reduce his maximum speed?
Indy GT
Yea, I got one...too
fjpikul
GT Owner
Knowing where you grew up, what made you decide to do this and what schools did you attend to get there and build your career?
Next question, which one of you smarta**es thought up the front fender liners?
Next question, which one of you smarta**es thought up the front fender liners?
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AZGT
GT Owner
Was the "100" in the headlights intentional (and for the centennial) or was it something that someone noticed afterward.
pe2unia
GT
I had a lengthy discussion with presumably the "right" people at Autometer regarding the GT gauges. The jist of it was that I was trying to convince Autometer to PLEASE consider a repair program for GT owners. Allegedly (and quite easy to understand), Autometer, by their contract with Ford, cannot accept these "Ford" parts for repair. This is probably boiler-plate type of contract terminology with the intent of preventing Ford-chosen suppliers from competing with Ford.
However, in consideration of the inordinate amount of gauge failures combined with the inordinately high replacement cost, I am wondering if there's some kind of middle ground where either the consumer (GT Owner), an intermediary (like Shadowman, myself, etc) or even a Ford dealership can have an option to send gauges in for repair?
However, in consideration of the inordinate amount of gauge failures combined with the inordinately high replacement cost, I am wondering if there's some kind of middle ground where either the consumer (GT Owner), an intermediary (like Shadowman, myself, etc) or even a Ford dealership can have an option to send gauges in for repair?
BlackICE
GT Owner
I would think if a middleman disassembled the gauges to internals only (so that it is not a recognizable Ford gauge), the internals can be sent to Autometer to repair or replace.
GT38
GT Owner
It's actually not a Ford GT. It's a "Ford GT not the Mustang, the Supercar". And even that doesn't always work. :ack
Kayvan
GT Owner
- Jul 13, 2006
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re: Gauges
The conversation to have is with a automotive gauge restoration facility. I know in vintage german cars a number are famous for doing Gullwing/300 SL.
Some are: Palo Alto Speedometer Repair, Lauderdale Speedometer, North Hollywood Automotive Guages (FL), etc.
These folks are like watchmakers in dis-assembling instruments and even do laser cut silk screen gauge faces from original patterns; in addition, to conversion to electronic/quartz for clocks.
Not sure if there is similar for Italian (Veglia) or Shelby/Smiths that people know.
The conversation to have is with a automotive gauge restoration facility. I know in vintage german cars a number are famous for doing Gullwing/300 SL.
Some are: Palo Alto Speedometer Repair, Lauderdale Speedometer, North Hollywood Automotive Guages (FL), etc.
These folks are like watchmakers in dis-assembling instruments and even do laser cut silk screen gauge faces from original patterns; in addition, to conversion to electronic/quartz for clocks.
Not sure if there is similar for Italian (Veglia) or Shelby/Smiths that people know.
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Fubar
Totally ****** Up
If the interview is still pending... Why did they go with dual blade throttle body, rather than a large single blade?
It is. Jamal came over the other day but because he still works for Ford Motor Company, he has to clear all the answers with public affairs. I'll throw it in.