Right, may be a really idiotic idea, but having been driving the indy much more recently, im all to familiar with the ground clearance and im always
worried about peircing the sump,
so i have been looking at sump guards, feeling i would need a reasonable thickness of metal to protect the underside, so how about wooden plank
running underneath the car, think its done in single seater race cars?
is it a really silly idea, would it just get ripped off?
feel free to giggle and point.
what about some roller skate wheels ?
I'm thinking 'road sign'...........
that would work fine i think
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Originally posted by owelly
I'm thinking 'road sign'...........
F1 use wood
Found putting a sump guard on mine made it so low I couldn't then reverse up my drive....
Took it off and bought a short sump kit.
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Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
F1 use wood
I made a 2mm ali plate that curved up the front of the sump and stuck it to the sump with a 6mm layer of high temp silicone sealer.
Monocoque single seaters tend to have a plank fitted to the underside that is a sacrificial barrier to prevent the actual monocoque from getting
grounded out and ruined.
Fitment of a plank is mandatory in some formula's, including F1.
I can't remember the name of the material, but it's a very strong and lightweight version of plywood IIRC.
Would a plastic tea tray do the trick? might melt a bit, but then just replace it.
[Edited on 29/3/10 by StevieB]
Mount the numberplate low down at the front so it grounds at the same level as the sump, when it catches, brake quick .
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Originally posted by Peteff
Mount the numberplate low down at the front so it grounds at the same level as the sump, when it catches, brake quick .
don't use wood.............use metal...........much safer,stonger and maybe lighter..........
quote:or if its a bike engine same method but dont brake give it a boot full and weelie over it
Originally posted by Peteff
Mount the numberplate low down at the front so it grounds at the same level as the sump, when it catches, brake quick .
Does the front suspension not droop when you apply the brakes, therefore loosing ground clearence?
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Originally posted by Canada EH!
Does the front suspension not droop when you apply the brakes, therefore loosing ground clearence?
There is a chance if you stuff it the wood will break and could enter the cockpit. ie: snap in half and come through aluminium floor.
Just a thought. Metal would either save your sump or dent or bend but not shatter
Dan
2mm ally supported by a frame around the sump would work..
Steel would make fun sparks though
How about an old skateboard?
Seroiusly, Kevlar sheet or Polypropylene sheet maybe
RS Linky
Or HERE
[Edited on 29/3/10 by Litemoth]
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Originally posted by deanwelch
don't use wood.............use metal...........much safer,stonger and maybe lighter..........
Jabwok is what is used in F1. Some type of composite material but God knows where you can get it from.
I seem to remember clarkson fitting a plywood plank to a renault. It all ended in flames
Denis.
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Originally posted by tonym
Jabwok is what is used in F1. Some type of composite material but God knows where you can get it from.
We use jabroc at work, and also a similar product called micarta, just found a web page to make your own, locost style. Not sure how suitable
polyester resin would be, but the proper stuff we have at work, would be perfect.
link
Or tufnol, I imagine these are all brand names though of a similar product try here
cheers for the responses all, hadnt thought about fire risk! my main concern is speed bumps and clipping the sump,
think ill just chuck some ali under there now.