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Yes John, the chassis is stiffer than before. It increased by calculated 5000 lbs over 90x64 diagonal torsion test in SolidWorks Pro.
The body including the trunk lid, hood and doors totals 39 pounds. |
Quick check about the windshield height.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06635.jpg The first part of the rollbar is fixed and has the same height as the windshield. The rollbar will be braced forward - thus it needs more work. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06638.jpg Tubular sub frame for the rear part of the body - later also base for the door lock. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06640.jpg Rear passenger side splash shield welded in place. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06641.jpg Inside view of it. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06642.jpg The driver side, as you can see I mostly work on two or more places at the same time. This is the final version of the dashboard. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06643.jpg Time to start on the sway bar. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06645.jpg Stay tuned. Soon I will fabricate the inner frames for the hood, trunk and doors. The door latches should come in any day. |
Since your quick jacks are functional, are you going to fabricate one of the original style quick jack lifts? :D
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d..._Jack_lift.jpg |
I made this quick jack a few years ago - that is a 750 lbs bike which this one was effortless to move and secure.
The quick jack for the 289FIA will be longer and has wheels. 6 foot in total length and fold-able. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...e/DSC06211.JPG http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...e/DSC06217.JPG |
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45 degrees is a good place to start for an FIA windscreen...some guys have gone a bit lower than that - closer to 43 degrees... It makes the look of the car, IMHO. http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...72dpi_LC-1.jpg - Allen. |
Yes Allen, 45 degrees that I had in mind too. The roll bar loop height was measured with the 45 deg. angle.
BTW: did you notice the dent near the passenger head light? |
Ha..no I did not...my gaze usually stops at the sight of webers.. ;)
Considering that's CSX2345, I guess it's allowed to have a dent or two. - Allen. |
Dash fabrication, I elected the drop-down style for the switches.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06649.jpg First test fit, the angle is perpendicular to the steering column/wheel. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06651.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06653.jpg These are the tabs which hold the dash board. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06657.jpg There are 8 mounting points for the dash. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06655.jpg Brake-fluid reservoir mounting bracket made from stainless steel. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06658.jpg Front showing. The Hydroboost is too close to the frame, the solution is to make the reservoir remote. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06659.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06660.jpg |
PA side bracket for the anti-roll bar (sway bar).
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06662.jpg Preliminary setup, the 1 inch bar will be shortened later on. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06663.jpg Connectors cut, welded and assembled. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06664.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06665.jpg Torsion bar shortened, spline bushing welded. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06667.jpg PA side shown installed the complete Anti-Roll-Bar. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06668.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06671.jpg DR side and top view. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06675.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06677.jpg |
Harrison engine coolant overflow tank.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06678.jpg Bracket for the tank. The tank needs to be on the left side because of the later on plumping of the super-charger. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06679.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06680.jpg Right now I'm kicking the idea around of a small turkey pan with a square K&N filter on top. This would eliminate under hood pressure created by the hood scoop. Besides that, it would deliver denser air to the system. |
Thanksgiving is over back to work...
I hope everyone enjoyed the family and the food and for many the games. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06696.jpg |
A little while ago I fetched on craigslist a table lift. The lift was leaking and I got it for a very good price (5c on the dollar). Seals and paint $150 and I have a great lift. I removed the table top and welded cross bars in it. The table top weighs 220 pounds, the lift is rated 2000 pounds (now 2200:3DSMILE:).
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06697.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06698.jpg Now I finished up the door support - the plate was temporary now it is tubing like the backside surrounding the splash plate. The triangle is the center body mount. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06700.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06699.jpg More body mounts, top pic is the middle support of the hood. The center is the fascia support. The bottom one is the rear wheel housing support. http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06701.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06702.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...m_DSC06703.jpg |
Guys, it you have thoughts or any comment - please feel free and post. This thread turns slowly into a monologue...
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don't worry, sometimes i feel the same when update my scratch builts thread.
i'm working on my #4 and thinking about windshield angle and i'll reduce 45deg to 43deg as you do. regards ozgur |
I think the angle looks pretty good. Need to really get the car on the ground at it's resting stance, before you get too hung up on windshield angle.
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N Freeking sane...
Keep up the good work. Your sir are amazing. |
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Question on your fuel cell. Looks like the placement will keep it out of the main rear crumple zone (and that is good), but mounted that high, what will it do to your roll center? Can Solid Works model that? Quote:
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John, the roll center is calculated based on your suspension setup.
http://photos.imageevent.com/germanp...%20center1.jpg Do you mean roll axis? |
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I understand the roll axis to be the imaginary line connecting the roll centers at the front and the rear suspension points. So maybe my question is, what impact is there on the suspension and handling by having the fuel tank higher or lower? |
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