Chassis
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High torsion multi-tubular spaceframe chassis fabricated in 4130 chrome-moly steel, incorporating a high specification bonded and riveted aluminum undertray. The chassis complies with the FIA crash test requirements for 2009 |
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Structure |
Complies with the current Formula Ford SCCA Regulation |
| Front Suspension |
Triangulated upper and lower wishbones in rolled steel aerofoil section with aluminium front uprights incorporating 50 mm ID double angular contact bearings.
Pushrod suspension operating through aluminium rockers to the dampers.
Blade adjustable anti-roll bar with provision made for cockpit adjustment.
Uprights are machined from aluminum heat-treated castings.
(The uprights and upper wishbones are non-handed.) |
| Rear Suspension |
Triangulated upper and lower wishbones in rolled steel aerofoil section with aluminium front uprights incorporating 50 mm ID double angular contact bearings.
Pushrod suspension again operates through aluminium rockers to the dampers.
Blade adjustable anti-roll bar with provision made for cockpit adjustment.
Uprights are machined from aluminum heat-treated castings.
(The upper wishbones are non-handed.) |
| Steering |
A High ratio bespoke T-rack and pinion unit allows a direct one-piece collapsible steering column to the current FIA F3 regulations. |
| Brakes |
Aluminum or steel calipers (depending on Pro racing or SCCA club racing spec.) act on 265mm diameter ventilated discs, front and rear. Cockpit adjustable brake balance bar. |
| Cooling |
High Efficiency twin aluminum water radiators located and ducted in the side pods. |
| Dampers |
Bilstien racing dampers valved in bumb and rebound are fitted as standard using 36mm ID springs. Other options available on request. |
| Fuel System |
33 litre capacity ATL fuel cell incorporating an internal high pressure fuel pump. The fuel cell complies with FT3-1999 |
| Drive Train |
Standard fitment will be the Hewland LD200 4-speed gearbox with the extra width Hewland ratios. Drive is via 4 tripot joints and 2 bespoke differentials. |
| Aerodynamics |
Front: One piece composite anhedral front wing with adjustable flaps, shoes, and end plates.
Side pod aero funnels and covers.
Rear: Fully adjustable 3-piece aluminum wing structure using FIA F3 wing profiles complemented by a diffuser. |
| Wheels |
Front: 8" x 13" diameter one-piece magnesium by OZ racing.
Rear: 10" x 13" diameter one-piece magneisum by OZ racing.
6" front width and 8" rear width can be supplied where applicable to regulations.
Tires: Goodyear, Hoosier, Cooper-Avons etc. slicks and/or wet weather race tires. |
| Instrumentation |
Digital AIM dash integrated into the steering wheel. |
| Bodywork |
12 piece colour impregnated GRP in a full range of colours. |
| Other Safety |
6-point Willans safety harness.
2.25 litre on-board fully plumbed electrically operated Lifeline fire protection system.
Varley red top dry cell battery.
Head protection moulding compatible with Hans device.
Detachable roll-over hoop designed to current FIA F3 safety regulations |
| Engine |
Ford 2 litre 16v DOHC Zetec to Pro series or SCCA club racing specification. (Pinto option available.) |
| Options |
Aluminum Rims
AIM data logging system.
2,3 or 4-way adjustable dampers. |
| The rolling chassis (complete less engine) to the above specification, is delivered fully assembled on a full sized pallet and comes with the oil system, exhaust system, fuel system, and a wiring harness to interface with the engine loom. |
