Whale Tails, clam shells and surrounds
There are all kinds of aftermarket parts floating around for 87-90 Reynards. You would have to confirm this with Keith Averill but the whale tail was an original piece. I have not seen one run for a few years. I would also not really advocate running one even in a test mode unless you intend to run it in your race mode - (test and develope with your intended configuration
The clam shell I think was a later addition when people went with wing systsms (Mono plane, bi plane, two wings systems, w wing with flaps etc) Most if not all started with the wing system bolting to the rear of the Hewland and a number of aftermarket suppliers provided clamshells that enclosed the Hewland and were ment to clean up the rear areo. The clamshell attached to the rear of the cockpit surround and to the lower rear body panels with pins/zeus fasterners etc. I have one and think there could be some advantage but so far have not taken the effort to work out the assembly. I am of the mind that the current simple configuration (no appendages) is simpler and right now - simple is best
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David Keep
Whale Tails and other stuff
Attached is a picture of the improved tail - this is a two piece affair that is similar to Rex Gunning's car. It is a nice assembly part that fits good - but I would need to get creative with the muffler - havn't had the time
David
87+ original Reynard tail
...if you (or anyone) is interested, I have several of the original style tails in stock. (Actually, I wish I just had several--I have many.) I'll take $99 each for these tails.
Larry Oliver
International Racing Products
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