eddie99
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 08:45 PM |
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The Elite Pulse
Hi Everyone,
This project has been kept vaguely quiet but as things are progressing, its time to release some information. Anyway dont want to go into too much
unnecessary detail so here is a brief summary.
We have been and currently are designing and manufacturing a new seven styled car. The car is being built to compete with the Caterham CSR on the
track. However also being designing with different engine decisions and other options such as putting one on the road thought about. The aim is to
manufacture a new more modern seven styled car with 100% quality at all times. We have spent the last 5months designing, building and Jigging the
chassis to be repeatable.
The first one is being built at the moment with a 245bhp duratec engine, this will be available for arrive and drive in various championships but
primarily Magnificent sevens and 750 Sport specials.
Quick Spec:
Brazed spaceframe chassis
Double adjustable dampers
Pushrod both front and rear
245bhp duratec engine
Type 9 heavy duty SC/CR gearbox
LSD Diff
AP Calipers
FIA approved roll cage
Quick rack
Aero wishbones
Our own design billet uprights and hubs
Front aluminium bulkhead that mounts the steering rack and inboard push rod dampers.
Anyway a picture speaks a thousand words so these are pictures from last night when we got the final brazed chassis back from the powdercoaters.
Engine Mounts, Gearbox Mount and removable parts of the chassis:
Here is the shiny duratec going in it:
Todays job was to cut and fit the Aluminium T6 floor:
With a removalable section to get access and remove the gearbox:
Other pics are on our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elite-Motorsport-Engineering/153409081394323
We also do regular updates to twitter @elitemotoreng
The car will be testing in March so its a relatively quick build. If you have any questions, feel free to u2u/email/call/post etc..
[Edited on 2/2/13 by eddie99]
http://www.elitemotorsporteng.co.uk/
Twitter: @Elitemotoreng
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mookaloid
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 09:00 PM |
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I'm liking that 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Wheels244
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 09:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
I'm liking that
+1
Looking forward to seeing the finished result
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JoelP
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 09:15 PM |
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Think we can safely say that that scuttle isn't going to bend!
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hootsno1
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 09:43 PM |
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Looks good Ed cant wait to see it in the flesh
If a little hammer won't fix it get a bigger hammer
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TimC
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 10:44 PM |
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Fair play Ed, that looks tasty.
Weight of chassis?
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eddie99
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 10:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TimC
Fair play Ed, that looks tasty.
Weight of chassis?
Chassis alone is yet to be weighed accurately but I think about 60kg, this one is ERW, could be done under 50kg in 4130 steel
However it's the add ons that are important, T6 ally floor pan weighed 10kg
Will get the chassis on the scales ASAP
http://www.elitemotorsporteng.co.uk/
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INDY BIRD
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 11:05 PM |
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Hi ed
Is it a bolt on roll cage?
Looking good so far I'm sure your getting excited,
Sean
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eddie99
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| posted on 2/2/13 at 11:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by INDY BIRD
Hi ed
Is it a bolt on roll cage?
Looking good so far I'm sure your getting excited,
Sean
Hi Sean,
Yep bolt on roll cage, dropped it off at the powdercoaters when I picked up chassis so will post pics when I get it back this week.
Yes getting excited but still a lot of hard work to go.
Thanks
Ed
http://www.elitemotorsporteng.co.uk/
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Andy B
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 12:09 AM |
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Looking good Ed and a very solid take on a seven layout, is it a Steve Wills chassis, I know when he worked for me that he favoured brazed chassis
over welded and coming from the world of National Hotrods he was capable of producing some very robust kit
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James
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 12:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JoelP
Think we can safely say that that scuttle isn't going to bend!
Lol! That was my thought too!
Looks really good Eddie.
Keep us up to date with the progress! 
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Macbeast
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 06:01 AM |
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Looks awesome.
Have you checked whether Lotus have copyrighted the name " Elite " ? (along with all other words beginning with " E " )
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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jeffw
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 07:35 AM |
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And that Keith hasn't registered 'Pulse' in connection with Kit Cars
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rash12
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 08:51 AM |
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Quick Spec:
Brazed spaceframe chassis
as in brass ? why not welded just curious i though braze was a mot no no
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40inches
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 10:10 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rash12
Quick Spec:
Brazed spaceframe chassis
as in brass ? why not welded just curious i though braze was a mot no no
Not brass, usually silicone bronze and every bit as strong as Mig or Tig welding, if done properly 
 
Description
A more accurate term would be Bronze Welding.
[Edited on 3-2-13 by 40inches]
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R1 STRIKER
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 10:16 AM |
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Didn't caterham used to braze their chassis? Maybe still do, not sure.
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dave1888
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 10:53 AM |
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I like the cup holders in the last photo. 
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eddie99
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 11:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy B
Looking good Ed and a very solid take on a seven layout, is it a Steve Wills chassis, I know when he worked for me that he favoured brazed chassis
over welded and coming from the world of National Hotrods he was capable of producing some very robust kit
Thanks Andy, Yep Steve is fabricating the chassis. His fabricating skills still continue to impress me!
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eddie99
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 11:05 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Looks awesome.
Have you checked whether Lotus have copyrighted the name " Elite " ? (along with all other words beginning with " E " )
Checked both Elite and Pulse a while back and neither were trademarked within engineering. I do plan on trademarking them myself, should get round to
it really.
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eddie99
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 11:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rash12
Quick Spec:
Brazed spaceframe chassis
as in brass ? why not welded just curious i though braze was a mot no no
As above, if Brazed properly then its just as strong but with other advantages such as:
Pretty much just as fast as MIG but looks much neater. (We were going to TIG but i didnt think its worth the extra time)
Great for removing/replacing tubes, heat up each end and the tube pops out. This has been great during this prototype chassis.
Also ideal when a chassis gets crashed in the future.
Even though the heat is more widely spread, it doesn't create high stress concentrated areas like MIG and TIG do.
And lastly its unique, people loved it when all the caterhams were brazed and on caterham forums, its something they miss.
I cant see it being a problem through IVA/MOT, as above caterhams were all brazed. In the racing world, many single seaters are brazed too.
[Edited on 3/2/13 by eddie99]
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russbost
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 11:20 AM |
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Looking great Ed!
Re the MoT/brazing issue, you aren't allowed to braze a plate onto an area for rust or accident damage repair, but that is really referring to
steel monocoque designs as virtually all modern cars are. No issues where the braze/bronze welding is part of the design & structure of the
chassis.
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Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
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Hector.Brocklebank
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 11:21 AM |
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The old guard "established" kit makers must be looking on at your car and the Excellent stuff coming out of the AB Performance workshop
with great dismay.
As I look at these pictures, and Andy Bates pictures on face-book, they are showing a new way of thinking, and a much more professional attitude and
approach.
Well done I wish you Every Success
Regards
Some people can never handle the truth and always try to shoot the messenger instead of taking an honest look in the mirror (its always easier to
blame another than to face reality), but secretly they wish they could grow a pair and be the messenger !!!
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gavin174
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 04:44 PM |
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put me down for chassis number 2 please Ed...
but can I pay you weekly.... 
http://www.essexkitcarclub.com
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eddie99
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 09:13 PM |
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Thanks for the great comments, I'll get some progress pics put up in a couple of days
http://www.elitemotorsporteng.co.uk/
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phelpsa
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| posted on 3/2/13 at 09:36 PM |
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I like that. Some neat bits of design in that chassis.
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