Finite Element Analysis of Sevenesque Style Chassis

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Originally Posted by spud69

I agree with Kev, far too heavy for me.

The best mod i can see is to consider making the chassis from 2mm wall section box rather than the 1.6mm. Doesn't seem like a lot, extra 8kg, but it makes the chassis a lot stiffer and stronger. Add some additional cross bracing around the engine bay and you have a very stiff chassis.

Just my thoughts.....AndyH

I made my chassis from 2mm wall steel just because thats all i could get hold of at the time, but i bought a 2m section of 1.6mm box from b&Q the other day for the grp rear tub frame and in all honesty the thickness of the wall scared me, makes me feel glad iv over engineered things. i also blew a hole through it when welding!, i think 2mm is a little more forgiving to the novice welder like me, may be worth noting for those with limited welding experience looking to build a roadster in the future.