#18 JSC Engineering SVT Lightning DROPTAIL kicks cars ass open track racing

http://www.droptail.com/jsce-racing-droptail.html
President James Casey pilots company SVT Lightning at Fontana, testing DROPTAIL tailgate spoiler. Initial laps with tailgate closed weren't as fast or stable as subsequent laps with gate opened into spoiler position, when he was able to really turn on the heat. Results showed product makes an advantage by posting higher lap speeds through improved aerodynamics, while spoiler generated downforce stabilized rear end on the high bank super speedway oval at nearly 140mph. Posted standings showed vehicle ranked in top 10% overall (HPDE 4 transponder equipted vehicles) of annual event, and #1 in its class (HPDE 3) beating 911 Porche, ZO6, SS Camero, 350Z, SVT Cobra, BMW M4, amoung others (watch lineup). Other products include E-Fans electric fan controller, E-Exhaust electric cutouts controller, and TreadTemp. See closer look of power tailgate on this vehicle here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULabDHGdt_g
MODS: JSC DROPTAIL - electric tailgate spoiler, K & N 12" cone filter, JSC Ram air, Ported throttle body, Extrude Honed upper intake, PSP 4# lower blower pulley, NGK TR5's plugs, Magnaflow cat back, E-Exhaust cutout controller, PSP 4-way chip,
Cobra-R alum. water pump, JSC dual E-Fans remote controlled, 170º thermostat, PSP Al intercooler, Redline water wetter I/C, JLP line modulator shift kit, Ford 4x4 deep trans pan, cross drilled/slotted rotors, ram air ducted front rotors, Hawk performance pads, Bell Tech 1" drop coil springs, Bell Tech 2" drop shackles, Lakewood traction bars JSC modified, Hellwig anti-sway bars f & r, JSC Panhard bar & leaf springs, AIR spring rear suspension, Mag-Hytec finned alum. diff cover, Summit drive shaft safety loop, 9.5 x 11" widened stock wheels, Hoosier 305/335 /30/18 road race slicks, Treat temp monitor. Ford keyless touch-pad entry, Bullit fuel fill door, Street Scene lower valance, Pioneer TS-A6865 Speakers, Clarion sub-woofer console, MP3 80GB player.
JSC Engineering, Inc. info@droptail.com (818) 878-0578 http://www.droptail.com

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[JimPrower]

It's interesting, but it does constitute a "Movable aerodynamic device." if it were fixed, it might be legal for most racing series, but right now it's more a trackday toy.

[droptail]

@JimPrower It can be stopped and locked in any position at any time, which is was in the spoiler position for this track day. No need to retract for racing.

[MrLBCrazyJoe]

which has more body roll in turns the svt lightning or the srt-10 ram?

[droptail]

@MrLBCrazyJoe

SRT10, SVT was a better handler out of the box, retained advantage with mods.

[demitferco]

gorgeus truck!!!

[droptail]

Thanks, it really turned heads on the street, and she really ran her heart out on the track for me. I'm going to miss her.

[Affe13371994]

Very nice truck!! :D must be such a great feeling smokeing sports cars in a truck :P Very nice vid!!

[gayrabbit]

nice driver

[m4sparks27]

demolished those cars man, even the lovely 350z didnt stand a chance, i have never seen a truck do that before

[droptail]

The sound was sure a standout coming down the front straight, got everyone's attention. Wish I had had our Electric Exhaust cutouts then. Would have liked more roar with my whine.