I am far enough along with my lakester chassis to post a few images (if file sizes will allow). The frame started out as a 1984 Reynard FC car mostly because a) I had it b) I fit in it and c) about 85% of all the parts were there to complete the car. Three other considerations were limited space to build the thing, even more limited resources to transport it and that my engine, transaxle and rear suspension fit without modification. All that said, the car still needed to be built and assembled in two pieces. This way, I can transport the car with my short open trailer and garage storage will be easier. OK, that is the background. Here are some of the car basics:
1. 150" wheelbase.
2. Front and rear suspension. A big thank you goes out to stainless for allowing me to copy 90% of his front
suspension.
3. 36.5" tall from bottom of chassis to top of roll cage.
4. 26" wide at widest part of chassis excluding suspension and wheels.
5. Overall length has yet to be determined but should come in somewhere around 220" to 250".
6. Estimated frontal area less all outboard goodies is 6.85 sq. ft.
7. Cd is a big guess but based on less aerodynamic formula cars and my first lakester, I am guessing around
.40 but could be a little better.
8. 1.625"X.095" 4130 in driver cell, 1.50"X.095" 4130 in front section.
9. Front axle is 1.75"X.125" 4130 with trailing arm supports stitch welded (I listened, Rob).
10. Rear section behind driver is pure Reynard FC using 1"X1" square mild steel.
As soon as I get a few images of the chassis and front axle formatted correctly, I will send them along.
John