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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 12:40:55 GMT -5
 Simple locost type spaceframe, monoshock front and rear, pushrod front, inboard disc brake, front wheel drive, with Warp 9 electric motor driving the Ford Cosworth LSD. Basic alloy panelled chassis to be clothed with a streamlined composite body based on Dennis Palatov's dp1e racer. |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 12:52:23 GMT -5
 Concept by Martin Lyon - CAD work by Simon Keys. |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 12:55:13 GMT -5
 This shows how the basic alloy panelled spaceframe will fit under the dp1 body. |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 12:57:51 GMT -5
 I like this view, elegant simplicity (at least to my eyes!) |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 13:01:59 GMT -5
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 13:04:15 GMT -5
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 13:06:34 GMT -5
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 13:10:17 GMT -5
 This view shows how the major components are assembled. |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 13:20:42 GMT -5
 I could be in trouble if the wife finds out what I am doing in the dining room!! |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 13:24:52 GMT -5
 Not right yet but something like this? |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 14:08:55 GMT -5
 Simple elegant design and execution from Palatov. |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 14:10:41 GMT -5
 Design, quality production and elegant simplicity - I love it. |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 14:17:56 GMT -5
 Front diff from Ford Cosworth 4x4 |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 14:19:48 GMT -5
 Will be using a Warp 9 motor, unless I can find something with similar characteristics for less cash? |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 14:21:24 GMT -5
 Honda Prolink Monoshock rear end ready to bolt on to prototype. |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 14:25:30 GMT -5
 An aluminium version based on this will be used for the final version. |
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 2, 2012 14:27:33 GMT -5
 A beautiful piece of engineering, monoshock by Ohlins, previously fitted to a Van Diemen single seater. |
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Post by The joker on Jul 2, 2012 21:17:58 GMT -5
I'm not sure I understand your front suspension. I understand the mono shock, but does the bracket where the push rods attach rotate side to side? If it does not, I get it. If it does, it seems like it would have the opposite effect of an anti-roll bar. Am I missing something...just curious.
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 3, 2012 1:01:14 GMT -5
Hi Joker,
Yes it pivots side to side where the push rods attach and then pivots up and back in bump.
Conventional wisdom is to accomodate roll by allowing lateral deflection of the pivot point using belville (?) springs and washers, but I'm going to try this first in the interest of reducing complexity and weight.
Having spent many hours resolving FWD handling problems with increasingly stiffer anti roll bars I thought this radical solution might be worth a try.
If it doesn't work I will convert to a "conventional" monoshock configuration or a two shock arrangement.
Did you notice the inboard single disc?
Regards
Martin
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Post by martinslyon on Jul 3, 2012 1:22:13 GMT -5
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