Roger's RRC: An update
- Matthews
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- Location: Leeds
- Full Name: Matthew Sykes
I don't wish to be a spoilsport and stop all this fun but I'm pretty sure the MSA have a minimum wheelbase rule and something about engine/transmission/drivers seat being in front of the centreline of the wheelbase and you'll get some pretty interesting propshaft axles, go-on Roger we'll put a special SR in if you do it .
Matthew
Matthew
- davew
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- Location: Knaresborough
- Full Name: Dave White
The rule about the axle centreline doesn't apply to cross country, they put an exception in so forward controls could compete I believe.
I think you're main problem will be having to use a lawnmower engine as it's the only thing that will fit. Whilst it will be quite economical you'll have to set off on Thursday to get to a trial on Sunday
I think you're main problem will be having to use a lawnmower engine as it's the only thing that will fit. Whilst it will be quite economical you'll have to set off on Thursday to get to a trial on Sunday
davew wrote:... think you're main problem will be having to use a lawnmower engine as it's the only thing that will fit...
[cunning plan]
but not ...
(cue uplighting and dramatic music)
If I put the engine where the passenger seat should be and turn the transmission through 90deg and then chain drive the axles!
Ha Haaa! Never thought of that one did you?
[/cunning plan]
Bo - up for the challenge?
Roger
Matthews wrote:Been done before, Mr Milner used to run chain drive axles about 10>12 years ago in comp safari's , the other trick regarding turning engines has also been done using a FWD Rover 800 V6 turned though 90 deg and mid mounted running off to front and rear axle.
Matthew
Eye - there's nothing new under the Sun..
Supporting framework would have been finished but for a 'measure once, cut twice' error, so I now need some more steel to finish off
I have still got two holes to be blocked at the sides of the glass (currently covered with cushionfloor and duct-tape), all other holes are blocked adequately for the trip. I would like to emphasize that the current state is temporary so that I can come to the lakes - most of what you see will be replaced with steel or perspex when I get the time...
I went for a drive last night - it's so quiet!
I have still got two holes to be blocked at the sides of the glass (currently covered with cushionfloor and duct-tape), all other holes are blocked adequately for the trip. I would like to emphasize that the current state is temporary so that I can come to the lakes - most of what you see will be replaced with steel or perspex when I get the time...
I went for a drive last night - it's so quiet!
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