I would like to have inboard shocks (front) in my car, and am currently investigating all the different configurations. I really like the simplicity of the way the Tiger Cat has the top wishbone and shock arrangement. But it does seem a bit fragile.

Does anyone know what kind of tubing is used?

And what kind of bushings should I look for? (since they are so far apart)

Any help, and alternative suggestions, are appreciated!

I (stupidly) bought the plans for a Formula 27, which has inboard shocks. I'll do me best to get the drawings & descriptions scanned in & mailed to you if you wish?

I wouldn't mind a copy if it's no trouble Browser.

Cheers

Chris

are u the same chrisG that said in a previous post to keep things simple.....



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steve

no

You lying get!

Browser, would you send me a copy too?

Cheers,

Neil.

(neil.smith@throttlesteer.com)

Browser,

I would highly appreciate it if you sent me a copy of it as well.

Thanks!

Jaime

chaos@flash.net.ph

Del Long has worked with CMC to come up with an inboard shock design that bolts into their locost chassis. I can't seem to track down the links, perhaps you could ask the CMC guys http://www.championmotorcars.com about it. I seem to remember seeing some drawings.

My friend Bob converted his locost to inboard shocks using his own design, I drew them up on CAD for him and have posted them at my site http://www.7builder.com, follow the link in the "News" section to " Bob's Locost Drawings" if you'd like to see them.

Browser,

Yes please!!
marcelveenendaal@hotmail.com

Blyummin Norah! Me scanners going to melt! (not to mention me modem). I will endeavour to get this done over the weekend and send 'em out a.s.a.p.

To all of those who asked I have sent details of the F27 inboard suspension layout (I hope). If you cannot see anything or do not receive any mails, let me know. Sayonara.

Browser,

Any chance of putting the plans in the Photos area?

Cheers.

Errrrr, how do I do that then? You have to understand I can log onto, open up applications on, print from, scan into, surf then net, e-mail and play games on a PC but that's about it, CTRL/ALT/DELETE aside of course!

Ah, don't I feel like a twit! Just read the 'Dick and Jane'-level instructions on the Photos page, so simple even I can follow them! Wehn I get time I'll do it (might not be for a day or so, sorry!)

I have a design on my website www.gtscougar.freeserve.co.uk

its in pdf format dimensioned so you should be able to get all you need from that.

Kind regards,

Darren

Darren, you got them racing shocks sorted yet ??

Jason

FOr those interested, I ahve uploaded the drawings of the F27 rocking arms to the Photos section. If wonder why some dimesnions seem to be missing, so did I! If anyone wants any more of the plans uploading, please let me know.

Bowser, thanks for the scans.

Any idea what the wallthickness of the square 1 1/2" tube should be?? I'm thinking more in the direction of the Striker and Cat arrangement, but could do with some preliminary strength calculations. Especially the Cat configuration looks so fragile! But if it's strong enough, then that's the way to go for me.

16swg steel tubing of this size is very strong so long as you don't take excessive liberties with the design.

You'll be fine with this i reckon.

Darren