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Author: Subject: Build Diary- Mid-engined Project
nasty-bob

posted on 29/7/09 at 07:25 PM Reply With Quote
I haven't got any more decent photos of the pedal box I'm afraid but I'll try to remember to take some next time I'm at the workshop. It does look pretty good actually- it took about 3 iterations of the design to get something I am happy with. Like most of my designs, its made from laser profiled plates tig welded together.

Cheers

Rob

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nasty-bob

posted on 13/8/09 at 08:33 PM Reply With Quote
Few more pics, bit of a wide boy now!!













Fuel tanks are nearly finished as well but will post pics when complete. I might even be able to weld ally to a respectable standard by the time I've finished them

Rob

[Edited on 14/8/09 by nasty-bob]

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ceebmoj

posted on 14/8/09 at 01:31 PM Reply With Quote
looking good
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kb58

posted on 14/8/09 at 11:34 PM Reply With Quote
Do you have trustworty data that suggests decent airflow through the side radiator? I just ask because I'm facing a very similar situation, and went with a tradition front radiator because I was worried about turbulent/reversing air flow along the sides of the car... Just wondering.





Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html

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nasty-bob

posted on 16/8/09 at 01:53 AM Reply With Quote
No, not really. When I finalise the body design I plan on doing some CFD work on it to make sure the airflow isn't doing anything silly. I've got a freind who is an aerodynamicist for one of the F1 teams so I think I may get him to cast an eye over the design when I get to that stage.
I did consider front mount it doesn't really fit with the rest of the design for the chassis and body. I want to minimise front overhang as much as possible as well.

Cheers

Rob

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ceebmoj

posted on 15/10/09 at 12:32 PM Reply With Quote
hi there,

can I ask who suppled the hunny come material and the carbon Kevlar fabric?






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nasty-bob

posted on 17/10/09 at 11:42 AM Reply With Quote
Hi

Honeycomb panel was supplied by Technical Resin Bonders and cost about £250 for a 8 x 4 sheet 1/2 inch core sheet.

The carbon/kevlar was from East Coast Fibre Glass Supplies

Cheers

Rob

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aitch

posted on 2/12/09 at 03:05 PM Reply With Quote
wow

totally new here and still at the thinking about it stage, have to say this thread has been an inspiration to me

thanks and keep it comming

aitch

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