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vic mastrorocco · 01-17-03, 06:50 PM

It's my understanding that a monoque gt40 chassis is quite a bit stronger then space frame design. Tests conducted at CAV on there mono against there space frame design witch is really a GTD, showed mono to be 50% stronger. To me it's not a issue as neither chassis is designed to collapse on impact anyway. These cars were built to go very fast and handle great. Both chassis do that,neither one any better.
We probally all agree that monoques are a little lighter an neater to look at. As far as repairing, thats what I pay insurance.

01-17-03, 06:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
vic mastrorocco A Tenth Join Date: Dec 2002 GT40: long island new york u.s.a. Posts: 108 Rep Power: 8	Re: Newbie question: Advantages of monocoque frame It's my understanding that a monoque gt40 chassis is quite a bit stronger then space frame design. Tests conducted at CAV on there mono against there space frame design witch is really a GTD, showed mono to be 50% stronger. To me it's not a issue as neither chassis is designed to collapse on impact anyway. These cars were built to go very fast and handle great. Both chassis do that,neither one any better. We probally all agree that monoques are a little lighter an neater to look at. As far as repairing, thats what I pay insurance.