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Jason, dependant on the state you are in, in the event that the seat is fully supported by the chassis/bodywork and not on adjustable tracks you do not need ADR compliant seats. The head rest component of the seat must be "clear" of the body work to allow some energy absorbtion. Also, full...

Jason, FEA work is the norm around my place both linear and non linear. Essential tools these days!!

Jason, the anti side intrusion bars are an energy absorbing structure. Comparison between different materials must be made on the amount of energy absorbed.

Russ, as long as you are having fun

Russ, What you really need to know is how hot the tyres are and the rec temp by the manufacturer. With the same compound not hot enough- fitting smaller width tyre will increase temp. Stiffer springs , roll bar settings will also help. You can also get them too hot. I would not compare your...

Now thats a classic Mr Hardy

Russ, there is more to slicks than just changing from treaded tyres, If you were using dunlop treaded tyres the word dunlop in the dictionary = no grip. Avon treaded are another story they have some very nice compounds How hot were your tyres getting ? Do you really need tyres that wide ...

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electrolous nickel plate about 5 micron thick. end result in terms of sheen depend on surface finish prior to plating. if you highly polish the metal first you will get a bright finish. if you garnite blast blast you will get a satin finish. will show up any cracks etc I would not chrome...

The non circular gears have been around for a while , just look at the monitor There is no commercial value in producing gears sets of this nature, just a fun thing only

Jim, dont know about the fairlane engine, however, the ford 4 cam indy engine is not the same as the cosworth ford 4 cam engine, the cosworth Ford engine was originally developed for 1967 Formula 1 and of 3 litres capacity, it went by the name of DFV. there were several variants over the years...

GT103 inspection by Ronnie Spain History records that it raced with the pushrod Indy engine. The 4 cam was fitted later in its life.

The engine in Gt 103

Bob, spot on ! very good description. What some fail to recognise or have difficulty in conceiving is that the arrangement of the suspension is in fact a wide based "wishbone" in effect.

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Jack, yes they were better as the original Rev A was bad to start with. Having said that, either type can give the right solution that the designer is looking for. me personally I prefer a system that can provide control of bump steer. Bump steer is not a bad thing , excesssive can be...

Jack, no particular reason to run caster unless space considerations and not a good idea unless inboard pickups for lower links are also castered ( see Bob P post) I have converted a few early racers to parallel links for people. every body has the "best" idea so they make their own choice.

Jack, the configuration of suspension design is the designers personal choice whether it be reversed lowe A arm or twp parallel lower links. Current trend is an upper and lower wishbone with a toe link so that bump steer can be introduced. Much like a front suspension with the toe link...

Bob, 100% correct as your two lower links are co planar and you should not get bump steer.

Jim, first sentence is correct whilst lateral links are co planar have you considered that when you apply caster the 2 lateral links are no longer co planar ????