Carbon Mono

[Andy Sheldon]

Heres one in Red

 

[Andy Sheldon]

A couple of pictures of the aluminium version.
Weight of this version is just 308 lbs or 140 Kgs.

Andy

 

[greg (Bailey Cars)]

Hello Andy

well done on your carbon chassis project!
i know the challenges first hand.
is it a Pre preg carbon fibre that you used?
And what weight saving did you achieve versus a standard steel chassis?
did you use any anti splittering kevar in the structure?
Regards
greg

 

[Andy Sheldon]

Greg

Thanks.

It is Pre Preg Carbon.

Weight saving over a standard chassis is approx 149 kgs or 327 lbs.

Thanks

Andy

 

[Andy Sheldon]

We are now using a higher spec core on all of the Carbon Fibre monocoque chassis.

The foil used is a higher spec with a smaller cell size resulting in reduced weight with increased strength.

The additional weight saving on the tub is 8.2 Kgs or 18.02 Lbs.

Thanks

Andy

 

[Andy Sheldon]

Pictures of latest version Carbon chassis

 

[Andy Sheldon]

We have now introduced a full carbon panel kit to go with the Carbon chassis.

This kit includes the rear bulkhead, gearlinkage cover and all inspection hatches.

Thanks

Andy

 

[Andy Sheldon]

A recently completed Tornado TSC GT40 with a Carbon Fibre Monocoque chassis by forum member Abraham Brisco and now IVA approved.

Build time was approx 12 months using a Super Pro Package with all parts supplied.

Specification includes Coyote engine, Gulf rear arches with 12" wide rear wheels, A/C, Alloy shocks, Alloy rear uprights and glass rear windows plus lots more.

Car has now gone to paint and no doubt Abraham will post some pictures on his build thread when its finally done.

Thanks

Andy

 

[Andy Sheldon]

Here is an Aluminium version custom manufactured to take the Ricardo Transaxle from the new Ford GT.

Thanks

Andy

 

[Andy Sheldon]

Here is a link to Scotts Tornado TSC GT40 Carbon Mono build thread.

Tornado Carbon Fiber Chassis Build

Almost complete & outside in daylight, at ride height for the first time. The sponson covers, roll bar and access panels are next. Mores pictures as the work continues.

www.gt40s.com

 

[Mesa]

Hi Andy,
I just read through the thread, a ways back you mentioned that a carbon chassis single seater and sports racer were in the works, pretty cool. Did those make it to market?

 

[Andy Sheldon]

Mesa

The single seater was a personal project and is still on going.

The sports racer is on the back burner as we are so busy making cars for customers at the moment.

Thanks

Andy