Eldora Late model body

[Team HHS]

I have a GBX that I am planning on using as a late model. The track that I run at wants the late models to resemble a "real' late model. ( no bullet wedges etc.) I am planning on getting the Eldora late model body, and was wondering if anybody has a good suggestion for the lexan side dam, height, length, location front to rear, how much to let overhang on the rear. Do I need a rear spoiler, and if so how much? I don't think there is a rule on the size of the side dam.

Also what would be a good baseline set-up for this car? I run on a 110 ft medium bank (about 12-16 degree) medium bite race track. I have been running silver tires all the way around, and they seem to be the norm there.

Thanks for any and all suggestions.


George

[curtisp]

I just have a question for you. If the track that you race at wants the late models to resemble "real" late models, why do they allow side air dams? Brinks Speedway (http://www.brinksspeedway.com/index2.html) has an Outlaw Late Model class that is made up of electric late models (most with the Eldora body) and no side air dam. Now, those cars look real Here's one of the late models that race at Brinks. (http://www.dirtoval.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20689)

[TMM R/C MOTORSPORTS]

Isecond that about SIDE AIR DAMS. At Monee u only get 4 inches on the side No higher than rear spoiler 11/2 in. Just my 2 pennies. But those long side dams are just a crutch. I`d much more enjoy making our car work tru setups$ driving. For the most part we use not even 4 in side maybe 21/2 to 3 . And sometimes none at all. The set up & driving SKILL is what impresses me.

[Team HHS]

not really wanting to debate the idea of side dams...just need to know a good baseline for them. I have an edm and a sprint car. I agree on the set-up and skill, but, racing full size sprint cars I want the speed and the "crutch"

[Tom S]

I think the best suggestion is to follow the track's rules.
If there are no rules in place, use the rules they used at Coopers for the open wheel race.

[Arnie Fie]

Big thing to remember dirt is different everywhere you go, some places blessed with clay and other have hard packed or loose dirt surfaces, but all types of tracks benefit from some side dam in that the car is easy to drive for more people (more happy racers). Biggest trick is to keep it small enough so the cars are not too fast for most people. We experimented for the Open Wheel race and found a good happy medium on height, length, and location of the leading edge. The location of the leading edge being the most critical in terms of handling ability. Check out the Late Model rules at USOpenWheelChamps.com

[Team HHS]

Hey guys thanks for the help. I'll check out the rules and go from there.

George