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Old 01-10-2009, 04:05 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Ghia oddity

Cd,the Photoshop image looks great.My Ghia is already "roofless" and awaits EV conversion,but will collect much dust before she rolls again.------------

I like your boattail,however my back would never survive it for engine/motor maintenance.Also,If I boattail,it will also come in on the sides as well,to tailor the wake a little better.--------------------

As an air-cooled VW,provision would have to be made to protect engine cooling,so the diffuser portion would have to be very well thought out,or you could risk cooking the engine.--------------------

Also,with the cantilever engine placement,VWs are as you know,prone to oversteer once you exceed the limits of adhesion.If your tail has much mass,when you break loose back there,the car will really want to swap ends!----------------------------

Also the front skirts will have to move like basjoos or tires will tear 'em up.-------------

Your image is kinda like a chopped/channeled/and sectioned Merc..For some this will always look "odd." I'm kinda past the point of concerning myself with whatever others think about the appearance of cars so it's not an issue with me.If I see you on the street,I'll know what your up to and you'll be gettin' the big thumbs-up from my direction.Looks good,just don't cook it or destabilize it.
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