When designing a chassis one can measure components with reasonable accuracy, and design elements of the chassis around them. But some components move
within the chassis when the car is being driven. Engines move forward under braking, axles can move laterally during cornering. The more vigorous the
driving, the more the movement. How much free space should one allow, though? Naturally one would like to be generous 
but so often being generous
in one area means restrictions in others.
In designing my chassis I am considering allowing 20mm between the rear tyres and the trailing arms and maybe 10mm all round the rotating components
between gearbox and axle. Is this enough? How about the transmission tunnel for sideways movement and to the front and rear of the engine?
TIA, John
John
If your worried about a tight fit have a look at the photo archive on locodudes pic of silly power.
And there is a shock absorber in there somewhere!!!!
That is well tight! Goodness knows what happens to the waste heat. Presumably the car runs out of road well before the ally panels start to melt.
BTW, in my post above, on the propshaft and drive flange I meant 10mm either side and quite a bit more above and below.
John
John
Cant help you much on the prop clearance as mines not on yet (MK indy).
It certainly looks more than 10mm at the sides though not much more.
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That is well tight! Goodness knows what happens to the waste heat. Presumably the car runs out of road well before the ally panels start to melt.
BTW, in my post above, on the propshaft and drive flange I meant 10mm either side and quite a bit more above and below.
John