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ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-15-2003 11:12 PM Prowler Day at the Scottsdale Pavilions Auto Show Arizona Prowler owners got a unexpected surprise when a new test Crossfire joins the cats at the Az event. bottom picture: rear spoiler wing pops out at 80mph and extends out further and tilts in angle as you drive it faster!! SLICK ------------------ Call 911 - there is a Prowler in my garage.... LARRY SALZMAN - MESA, ARIZONA This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 03-15-2003 at 11:14 PM
Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 From: San Diego Area Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-15-2003 11:21 PM I like how the wheels align perfectly when you stop, very sharp, I like the CTS better, JMO....... ------------------ Hi Boy by Prowler Products
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-15-2003 11:23 PM More pictures: We would like to thank Frank and Steve ( Daimler - Germany ) test pilots who brought the CROSSFIRE to the Scottsdale Car Show and joined the Arizona Prowlers for our March event! The Crossfire drew a huge crowd of spectators to see the new DC machine, which brought lots of extra attention to the Prowlers right beside it. Looks like the Crossfire is going to be a sales hit Yes,,,the Crossfire was dirty! Came from the DC Proving Grounds at Whitman, Az. Dirty new car still brought out the lookers! Build #30,,,,,Frank and Steve had driven this Crossfire in Germany on the Autobohn,,,,247 kilometers per hour (PK, translate for us ) and they said nobody passed them in the speed lane This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 03-15-2003 at 11:29 PM
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-16-2003 12:39 AM I think that translates to over 400 MPH but I could be wrong. lol. I think it is about 145, seriously, but I could still be wrong.
CatDude Prowler Junkie Posts: 1593 From: Charlottesville, Va Registered: FEB 2002	posted 03-16-2003 01:53 AM quote: Originally posted by ALLEY CAT: Frank and Steve had driven this Crossfire in Germany on the Autobohn,,,,247 kilometers per hour (PK, translate for us ) and they said nobody passed them in the speed lane 247 k/hr x 1000m/k x 100cm/m x 1"/2.54cm x 1'/12" x 1mi/5280' = 153.5 mph
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-16-2003 09:39 AM VCD - Thanks for the math! PK is still trying to lay out the conversion tables Ed - CLOSE,,, This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 03-16-2003 at 03:18 PM
prowlrman Prowler Junkie Posts: 1724 From: Phoenix, AZ USA Registered: FEB 2003	posted 03-16-2003 01:33 PM Cat Dude and everyone else...Good formula but there is an easier way to calculate from kilometers to mph. Just divide by 1.609. 1 mile = 1.609 kilometers. I am the manager of the VW Arizona Proving Grounds and worked in the kilometer (metric) world for the past 26 years. This is the conversion formula we use for all of our reporting. You were correct in your number of 153.5, but division by 1.609 gets you there in alot less steps. I bet the car has a higher maximum speed by a few km/h, but the European automotive community has agreed to place a limit of 240 km/h on all new vehicles as a safety issue. This is normally controlled by "chipping" and many vehicles can be re-chipped to reach max speeds. The spoiler is necessary due to the rear body aerodynamics. Too much rear lift at higher speeds which causes the rear end to get too "light" and can cause loss of directional stability. The spoiler ads downforce to keep the rear end on the ground! You will see similar type spoilers on many VW/Audi products that reach these types of speeds, along with many Porsches! A little technical info for you to digest!
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-16-2003 03:40 PM Jim - Why didn't I just call you at 11:30 last nite when I posted those pictures and info,,,,,I should have known you were still up,,,out in the garage,,,,still cleaning your new birthday present Thanks for the assist!!! You got one really beautiful cat! BTW - Lethia has decided to gauge my performance by dividing by 1.69,,,,,,LOL
CatDude Prowler Junkie Posts: 1593 From: Charlottesville, Va Registered: FEB 2002	posted 03-16-2003 03:52 PM quote: Originally posted by prowlrman: Cat Dude and everyone else...Good formula but there is an easier way to calculate from kilometers to mph. Just divide by 1.609. It's easy if you can remember yet another number... The only english to metric conversion that I have to remember for distance is that 2.54cm = 1"... From there I can get anywhere else... (It's the "Engineer" in me...)
TFischer Prowler Junkie Posts: 4913 From: Texas, USA Registered: MAR 2002	posted 03-16-2003 06:43 PM Those side vents would look great on a Prowler!!!! Tami
Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 From: San Diego Area Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-17-2003 06:31 AM Here is a clearer shot of the vent ------------------ HiBoy by Prowler Products
YellowFever unregistered Posts: 12017 From: San Diego Area Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-17-2003 07:02 AM quote: Originally posted by ALLEY CAT: bottom picture: rear spoiler wing pops out at 80mph and extends out further and tilts in angle as you drive it faster!! SLICK Porsche has been doing this since 1990
Gary C Prowler Junkie Posts: 12017 From: San Diego Area Registered: JUL 2000	posted 03-17-2003 07:05 AM Don't forget the Turbo Beetle YF,,,,,,,only 4 years for the Dub....... ------------------ HiBoy by Prowler Products

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