JBrady
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Good article from AutoSpeed. Author has a 98 LS400 (1998-2000 same basic car) and used the headlight autoleveling ECU with a Fluke meter to measure average vehicle ride height at various dynamic road speeds (great idea).
He wanted to create a spoiler that improved the aerodynamics. Since most cars develop lift at speed it was very good to note the LS400 actually getting lower at speed. Unfortunately the cars very low coefficient of drag and soft suspension creates a less than confidence inspiring driving at high speeds.
Testing with 2 different DYI spoilers made the car ride higher! There is a reason these cars cost $60k new in 1998... engineering (and content)
http://autospeed.com/A_109937/cms/article.html
He wanted to create a spoiler that improved the aerodynamics. Since most cars develop lift at speed it was very good to note the LS400 actually getting lower at speed. Unfortunately the cars very low coefficient of drag and soft suspension creates a less than confidence inspiring driving at high speeds.
Testing with 2 different DYI spoilers made the car ride higher! There is a reason these cars cost $60k new in 1998... engineering (and content)
http://autospeed.com/A_109937/cms/article.html
