I'm thinking about buying this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&a
mp;category=36631&item=4537268875&rd=1
Anyone think it would be any good ? If it is an early Dax does anybody know if I can still use Cortina uprights?
Thanks, Alex
There was a topic about this chassis not long ago.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=23970
If you look carefuly at the chassis, you can see that it is somewhat different from a locost chassis.
The top side rails are different and the back end near where the suspension trailing arms attach is different.
These differences are not necessarily bad but may cause you some problems paneling the chassis.
Look carefully at the pictures
Cheers gents.
Definately a Dax I'd say. Has all the Dax distinguishing features: sides taper inwards all the way instead of parallel seating area sides then
kinking in afterwards; chassis sides raise upwards towards the front of the chassis instead of being level; has the odd inwards step at the trainling
arm brackets. All these features are on modern Dax chassis and nobody else does it this way. Looks like modern dax bodywork could fit too - but
worth checking with them.
I'd say the suspension looks designed for cortina uprights. On one of the views it looks like there is hardly any KPI which suggests cortina and
definately not sierra. Also looks like the wishbones were put on wrong in the photo as there is major positive caster (or is it negative - the wrong
way anyway).
Interesting chassis, and a good excuse to use Dax arches and nosecone! Mmmmm.
Liam
It looks a great litle chassis
Wishbone are just sitting against the frame, from looking at this chassis and other pictures of Mohr/Dax chassis it looks like the lower wishbones
mount differently to the Westie/locost way.The lower wishbones mount directly on to FU1 & FU2 --- this should reduce bump steer but may mean a
standard locost nose won't fit because it might be too narrow at the bottom. but a Dax nose should.
Haven't a clue what castor DAX use, but I had a feeling that some manufacturers have used positive. Maby on some mercs.
[Edited on 24/3/05 by clbarclay]
For comparison... (note this is an irs Dax Quadra)
Liam
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Originally posted by clbarclay
Haven't a clue what castor DAX use, but I had a feeling that some manufacturers have used positive. Maby on some mercs.
[Edited on 24/3/05 by clbarclay]
quote:
Originally posted by Liam
I'd say the suspension looks designed for cortina uprights.
Thanks everyone. Looks like I might be putting in a bid.
He might just have the wishbones on upside down. If it's a Dax, then you're unlikely to have handling problems.
Mark