My action pics from the Silver State Classic....

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  1. mashori

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    these were from 2011....
    you can see the hood raising up...

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    These are from 2012

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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Total Awesome-ness!!! :racingflag::thumbs2::racingflag:
     
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    Great pics!
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Bry and I are trying to figure out if by looking at the pics we could figure out if the front end got more down force from the air dam. Because the only thing different in the front from one year to the next was the air dam.
     
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    Nice pictures.

    I would say by comparing the pictures from last year to this year that the car is sitting about 3/4" lower with that force.
     
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    It's not so much downforce you're looking for, it's more keeping air from rushing underneath the car at 140 mph which will cause lift causing the car to get light which is a scary thing
     
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    It really does look good. Congrats.

    It looks to me to be about 1" lower. It may have helped to create a lower pressure zone under the engine bay thus giving the air a place to escape to.

    Now take it out and do some tuft testing:
    http://autospeed.com.au/A_108656/cms/article.html
     
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    Awesome photo's!!!!!:thumbs2:
     
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    nice to see theres a place that man hasnt completely invaded with a walmart and a bunch of apartments

    awesome pics looks like a fun drive love the road race look to your car :cool:
     
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    Awesome pics. thanks for posting.
     
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    You have alot more down force with the new air dam. I shure like the car friend!
     
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    Awesome pics! :thumbs2:
     
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    Are you a stock leaf spring car or do you have a four link rear end set up, and if you dont mind whats up front?
     
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    Mo, I called Bryant the other day and talked to him about your car. Man I envey you in a good way, that looks like a rush, someday..... Good luck with your ever evolving project. I am following along. Thanks for sharing info and pics, your car looks great!
     
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