Master Hack
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I can send ya 5 lbs of steel balls, if ya want.
Diamonite Electrathon America Racer
- Thread starter Functional Artist
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Functional Artist
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Hey T,
I'm open to anything that "gets the job done"
Still "baffles" me as to "why?"
...so, I'ma maybe bend a few "test pieces" with the seam in different orientations
Like, straight up ~12:00
...around 45* or ~1:30
...sideways ~3:00
...around 45* or ~4:30
...& straight down ~6:00
&
Will report...back
Functional Artist
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In the meantime/while I'ma doin' that, here is a video with lots more low speed aero info (top speed ~80KPH or ~50MPH)
The FSAE racer, in the video has
...rear wheel drive
...an inboard motor
...no traction control
...&/or stability control (same as my racers)
* Notables to watch for
Low speed aero DF @~1:10
Tire deflection @~3:15
Easy car to drive @~5:50
Aero DF not really noticeable @~6:15
Tire deflection (commentary) @~6:45
No fitted seat (commentary) @~6:57 (see why a fitted seat is...better)
Leg bruises (commentary) @~7:05 (the driver was trying to "brace" himself, with his legs, due to a non-fitted seat)
Aero interview
Nose aero @~10:00
Side pod aero @~15:00
Rear wing aero @~16:00
Diffuser aero info @~18:00
The FSAE racer, in the video has
...rear wheel drive
...an inboard motor
...no traction control
...&/or stability control (same as my racers)
* Notables to watch for
Low speed aero DF @~1:10
Tire deflection @~3:15
Easy car to drive @~5:50
Aero DF not really noticeable @~6:15
Tire deflection (commentary) @~6:45
No fitted seat (commentary) @~6:57 (see why a fitted seat is...better)
Leg bruises (commentary) @~7:05 (the driver was trying to "brace" himself, with his legs, due to a non-fitted seat)
Aero interview
Nose aero @~10:00
Side pod aero @~15:00
Rear wing aero @~16:00
Diffuser aero info @~18:00
Functional Artist
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More of "The Weave"
* Bouncin' around & try-n-ta-cover several different topics
...then, try-n-bring 'em all together, in the end
I saw this in Possom Point's Mini monster truck rebuild
...& kinda like the "molded in" seat concept
Thinkin' I might try-n-incorporate it into, the cockpit of, the monocoque, that I'ma workin' on
* Not the curvy inner fenders
...just the seat
Seems "doable"
* Bouncin' around & try-n-ta-cover several different topics
...then, try-n-bring 'em all together, in the end
I saw this in Possom Point's Mini monster truck rebuild
...& kinda like the "molded in" seat concept
Thinkin' I might try-n-incorporate it into, the cockpit of, the monocoque, that I'ma workin' on
* Not the curvy inner fenders
...just the seat
Seems "doable"
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Jonsin for that fiberglass resin smells again?
Functional Artist
Well-known member
Hey WTR,Jonsin for that fiberglass resin smells again?
Yup, kinda
If ya do fiberglassin' outside
...the smells actually ain't too bad
Functional Artist
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Hey Hellion,
I remember ya askin' about BMI Karts shipping fees (a while back)
...but/then/later, I couldn't find the thread/post again
*I'ma gettin a bit "fluffier" (technical term) than I was
...so, I had ta order a larger seat
...& I got another set of spindles too
Totals (shipping ~$20.00)
Got 'em in this box (coffee cup for size reference)
New stuff...outta the box
I remember ya askin' about BMI Karts shipping fees (a while back)
...but/then/later, I couldn't find the thread/post again
*I'ma gettin a bit "fluffier" (technical term) than I was
...so, I had ta order a larger seat
...& I got another set of spindles too
Totals (shipping ~$20.00)
Got 'em in this box (coffee cup for size reference)
New stuff...outta the box