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Car with doors
Schrodinger - 16/5/06 at 11:56 AM

I am looking to build a car with full body and doors so I am looking for a set of drawings for a chassis with low sides, something like the Stylus are there any about?

Failing that I have some ideas myself about the chassis but need to test the strength of my plans, is there anywhere I can get the plans tested without resulting in building the chassis and then have it tested? software?


iank - 16/5/06 at 12:11 PM

Software is the 'professional' way, but I've heard it can be difficult to interpret if you aren't experienced.

A balsawood model is a good start. just grab it by the suspension mounting points and give it a good twist, you can easily see where it's weak.

Glue on some plastic card if you plan stressed sheet structures.

A cruciform ladderframe can be quite stiff for a small weight penalty if you use large section tube (50x50, 100x50mm).

This is useful reading:
http://locost7.info/files/chassis/kitcaranalysis_V2.doc
Chapter 5 for ladderframes.