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Mark Worthington · 01-20-05, 02:36 PM

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The two things that really blew me away was the tubular chassis (sheathed in carbon fiber) and the drivetrain. The chassis is made-up of huge round tubes that are TIG welded to perfection and then powder coated.

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Huge round tubes make for a heavy chassis. I'd prefer to see lots of smaller, lighter ones joined in interesting triangular shapes.

Ben, I think "carbon-fiber sheathed" refers to the bodywork, not CF laid up directly on the chassis members.

Fernando, I'm glad you like the NA car. The tone of your post, however, sounds like you may in fact be a shill for GT40 NA. It would be good to clearly state what relationship, if any, you have with the company.

01-20-05, 02:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mark Worthington Mark Worthington 10 tenths Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts Posts: 1,814 Rep Power: 26	Re: Visit to GT40 NA Factory [ QUOTE ] The two things that really blew me away was the tubular chassis (sheathed in carbon fiber) and the drivetrain. The chassis is made-up of huge round tubes that are TIG welded to perfection and then powder coated. [/ QUOTE ] Huge round tubes make for a heavy chassis. I'd prefer to see lots of smaller, lighter ones joined in interesting triangular shapes. Ben, I think "carbon-fiber sheathed" refers to the bodywork, not CF laid up directly on the chassis members. Fernando, I'm glad you like the NA car. The tone of your post, however, sounds like you may in fact be a shill for GT40 NA. It would be good to clearly state what relationship, if any, you have with the company.