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David Morton · 01-14-03, 04:46 AM

Weight is another major factor. It takes approximately four people to lift a GTD chassis but two can handle a monocoque.
Weight does not translate into structural integrity and properly constructed monocoques will invariably be just as strong
as the space frame equivalent, if not more so. Three materials can be used in monocoques
- Steel(zintac type? - anti rust properties)
Aluminium, and Stainless. I dont know if a Carbon Fibre monocoque has been made yet - but it may be just a matter of time, though C/F panels (outer and roof) are becoming more available.
You 'pays your money and takes your choice'
excepting buying anything from GTD in 2002 where you simply pay money and get nothing.
Dave M

01-14-03, 04:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
David Morton David Morton Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Marlow, England GT40: The Jewel on th Posts: 2,603 Rep Power: 37	Re: Newbie question: Advantages of monocoque frame Weight is another major factor. It takes approximately four people to lift a GTD chassis but two can handle a monocoque. Weight does not translate into structural integrity and properly constructed monocoques will invariably be just as strong as the space frame equivalent, if not more so. Three materials can be used in monocoques - Steel(zintac type? - anti rust properties) Aluminium, and Stainless. I dont know if a Carbon Fibre monocoque has been made yet - but it may be just a matter of time, though C/F panels (outer and roof) are becoming more available. You 'pays your money and takes your choice' excepting buying anything from GTD in 2002 where you simply pay money and get nothing. Dave M