Spaceframed SR20DET RWD Nova

[The Simps]

Took a trip down to Relentless Performance yesterday to collect some more tubing and had a good thrash out of ideas with Ash on rear cage/chassis design. This is the decided direction....









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Ash quite rightly pointed out that with the seat so far back I needed to extend the rear protection zone.


The triangular parts will be the rear turret tops.


One of the consequences of the design was building a nice enclosed area above the diff for the fuel tank to go!


EDIT: I have just noticed one error made and that is that the 2 two tubes that come together on the main hoop each side actually meet higher up with the horizontal. Doesn't effect the principle design however.

[Benn]

Looks nice, i knew that BMW thread would help..

[The Simps]

There certainly is some influences in there!

I've also been hatching a plan to remove the body from the space frame in order to get everything all welded up properly etc. Think I've got it sorted in my head, just need to look at the car now and see if its pheasable!

[novarally]

For further inspiration, I would recommend a look at this;

http://www.uphillracers.com/showthre...ibre-5673.html

It's a Spaceframed and RWD Peugeot 205, the quality of the work is simply exceptional, as is the spec. of the components being used.

[The Simps]

Thanks Colin, there's my evenings reading

Shame the pics are so small and have to keep clicking on them tho

[The Simps]

For further inspiration, I would recommend a look at this;

http://www.uphillracers.com/showthre...ibre-5673.html

It's a Spaceframed and RWD Peugeot 205, the quality of the work is simply exceptional, as is the spec. of the components being used.

WOW!!! What a truly amazing build that is! Can't wait to see it finished. So much precision, skill and most importantly resources!!

[Benn]

Like the BM, removable rear shell at the Bpillar?

[The Simps]

I intend to make the bonnet & wings as one fibreglass detachable unit (eventually) but haven't quite figured out the back. I need to gain access to weld around the top parts of the cage so its either cut holes in the roof then repair, remove the whole roofskin and replace (whether its easy enough to replace the same skin again I have no idea!) or try and remove the whole body. If I remove the whole body, I'm not sure whether to then keep it removable and how easy thats going to be with need to tag it into the cage, seal bulkheads etc. I've come a long way with the build the last 6months and still have a good way to go and don't want to do something thats going to really set me back, you know?

[Benn]

Could you not just spot the cage up. Drop it down, weld the outer parts of the cage. Refit it and weld the rest and tag it to the pillars and bits?
I know it's a bit of messing. But just be easier than cutting the roof/pillars up....


That 205 build is ace, read that before. His welding is fantastic. I really want to be able to weld properly.

[Benn]

Maybe.... This.



To do this....



For this...




Bit of messing about after tho.....