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Phil · 08-16-05, 10:34 PM

Fran
That is a pretty impressive figure you got there on a not completely fitted chassis. I would think a stiffness factor of twice the vehicle weight would be a good number, and it seems you have probably tripled yours already. Not knowing what your target for finished weight is I am assuming less than 3000 lbs.. I am curious though, if you can get the stiffness up to lets say 10,000 ft. lbs./ deg. are you going to lighten the chassis even more? Just a thought.
Take care
Phil

08-16-05, 10:34 PM	#61 (permalink)
Phil Phil 3 Tenths Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey GT40: scratch built Mk1 Posts: 351 Rep Power: 8	Re: Deflection Figures for a GT40 Chassis Fran That is a pretty impressive figure you got there on a not completely fitted chassis. I would think a stiffness factor of twice the vehicle weight would be a good number, and it seems you have probably tripled yours already. Not knowing what your target for finished weight is I am assuming less than 3000 lbs.. I am curious though, if you can get the stiffness up to lets say 10,000 ft. lbs./ deg. are you going to lighten the chassis even more? Just a thought. Take care Phil