Chassis design

[robo]

Originally Posted by MikeB

I like the idea of the audi unit as they are longitudinally mounted fwd, I think clarkson always use to moan the engine were always hanging over the front axle. Could make it perfect for rwd mounting in a midi, not sure on heights though.

They are used in the 40 builds, I think its a no brainer perfect fit.

The only other one worth a toss is the reault v6 with transaxle , espace, alpine,deloreon etc. still cheap and available.




Anything other than this confguration will make it fat at the back with unequal length driveshafts and short bones. If you dont fancy these engine I am sure there would be an adaptor for the renault/audi trans to pretty much any lump you want.

Bob

[baz-r]

old VW box with the old reversed diff trick?

[flyerncle]

Another suggestion,Single seater + 1.

Slim down the tub to a single seat with room at both sides for the passengers legs who will sit behind the driver,hence the "+1".

Friend of mine did it in the early 90's,hand built replica of Ferrari where passenger sat behind and when not in use replica airbox covered the seat,he used a m/c engine and the honda g/box.