Tube Frame

[Longerr]

Hi, I wanted to ask if anybody has build a tube frame for his Locost instead of the one that is in book, or where can I find some info about this.

Thank you

George

[ozzy1]

Seems a bit pointless.Imagine the nightmare trying to do the interior panelling.
Also you would probably have to have the new round tube chassis analysed for torsional rigidity etc if following the drawings for a shs chassis.

[MarkB]

Originally Posted by ozzy1

Seems a bit pointless.Imagine the nightmare trying to do the interior panelling.
Also you would probably have to have the new round tube chassis analysed for torsional rigidity etc if following the drawings for a shs chassis.

Stronger and lighter, as for panels well there is a neat canny way to panel round tube and looks smart.
For some daft reason we don't have to have a chassis tested in the UK hence a lot of "sheds" on the roads.

[Longerr]

Yes, that is exactly the reason why I would like to use tubes, we have build already 2 standard chassis, but I'd like to test tube chassis but I can't find any photos or some useful tips for building one

[ozzy1]

http://www.roadrunnerracing.net/rr-g...d-gallery.html

[Talonmotorsport]

I looked over the Roadrunner SR2 chassis at the detling show yesterday and it's not some thing I would like to try and make square from one end to the other. It looks very pretty in round section and well may be 2/3 the weight but £1300 for a chassis Vs £500-750 for a roadster one in square, you pays your money and makes your choices.