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[Mike (Cliffie)]

As is everybody else... DOH! of course.

[Exmantaa]

 

I would be concerned that by going even lower the gt uprights don't make the rear driveshaft angles any better.

 

Thats a good point, maybe the next mod part on the scene will be offset (ie lowered) front+rear engine mounts and shorter side turret mounts so the whole engine can be lowered a few CM.

 

 

 

Good for CoG, but that is making the angles even worse!

 

Ideally you should rotate the engine forward so the gearbox shaftcenter goes upward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Scuffers]

I would be concerned that by going even lower the gt uprights don't make the rear driveshaft angles any better.

true, but think about it for a minute, what defines the shaft angles?

 

also, consider the effect of rear camber on the joints too...

[siztenboots]

Simon, it was just a throwaway comment, I don't have a technical drawing of your parts so don't take it as a criticism.

[Scuffers]

Simon, it was just a throwaway comment, I don't have a technical drawing of your parts so don't take it as a criticism.

not taking it as such, just trying to get you to think it though..

 

irrespective of the upright, shaft angle is related to wheel height vs. gearbox height vs. ride hight

[Mike (Cliffie)]

Morning Simon.

[Scuffers]

Morning Simon.

answer your phone!

[chris_uk]

I might be up for booking Oulton on the 19th.

[Dave E]

Mike I've been really impressed with your progress this year. With the well publicised updates to your car there must have been some real pressure to deliver and some would have choked but you've obviously taken it in your stride, well done mate and keep up the great work.

[Mike (Cliffie)]

Mike I've been really impressed with your progress this year. With the well publicised updates to your car there must have been some real pressure to deliver and some would have choked but you've obviously taken it in your stride, well done mate and keep up the great work.

 

Thanks Dave, hope to catch up with you this year, it has been too long.

 

[Dave E]

 

Mike I've been really impressed with your progress this year. With the well publicised updates to your car there must have been some real pressure to deliver and some would have choked but you've obviously taken it in your stride, well done mate and keep up the great work.

 

Thanks Dave, hope to catch up with you this year, it has been too long.

 

 

Too true

[Mike (Cliffie)]

 

Morning Simon.

answer your phone!

 

Back atchya...

 

 

[NickB787]

Well done Mike looking Very nice, wow that car is set up 

[Arno]

irrespective of the upright, shaft angle is related to wheel height vs. gearbox height vs. ride hight

 

 

With a very low car to get/keep straight axles I suppose you'd either need to run small (eg. 10-13") wheels with low-profile tyres (gearing may get a bit bizarre and brakes that fit under them get tiny ) or get a gearbox/transaxle with a diff mounted with a  (much) higher center-line I guess...

 

Unless you'd start raising the engine itself in the chassis, but that's not nice for the COG.. If space is available then tilting the engine, and effectively raising the bottom end+gearbox could be somewhat of a compromise. But that probably plays havoc with the oiling (drain path from head and sump pickup) making it rather un-attractive....

 

Bye, Arno.

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

Mike learn how to use the new quote function lol

[Mike (Cliffie)]

Mike learn how to use the new quote function lol

 

How do I use the new quote function and when did it change?

 

[chris_uk]

Lol.

[LY_Scott]

It's crap Mike. It's not your fault. The design of the update is flawed.

[Mike (Cliffie)]

It's crap Mike. It's not your fault. The design of the update is flawed.

 

I realise it aint my fault but still no idea how to make it work.

 

[LY_Scott]

It's crap Mike. It's not your fault. The design of the update is flawed.

I realise it aint my fault but still no idea how to make it work.

Press the little switch button at top left of box when typing. It will give you the plain text look and sort out the quotes.