Originally Posted by C612DNM
Some seriously good work there Ste. I'm not convinced about the use of Cavalier/Calibra suspension as it's geometry isn't as good as the Nova. I remember the ads that said they had "Safety Understeer built in". You mean crap geometry!
I'm sure that you can re-work the front end to get shot of the inherent bump steer and over-zealous ackerman angle that plagues that chassis.
The Astra/Cavalier/Calibra steering rack height and connection half way up the strut is half of the problem, where the Nova's low rack and hub setup allows for a better "helm control".
If it were me, I would have used alloy for the floor - but steel for the prop tunnel. But then again, I'm always looking for some weight saving!! Ounces = seconds!!
Like the idea of 18" boots, it opens you up to some serious track rubber - that's where all of the development is these days. GT rubber is all 18".
Keep it up, I'm looking forward to the final result.
Now where's the guy with the spaceframe XE powered car gone - he's been very quiet lately.