VW 1303 Space Frame

[vw1303]

Some more goodies to go on the car. New seats, hydraulic handbrake, 4 point camlock harness, 12.5" steering wheel, rabbit rack and custom clamp.
Check it out.

[Racelook]

Nice

Wiebrand

[vw1303]

Frame is finished. Now for the aluminum floor and brakes and some other goodies.

[aircooled4life]

what type, size, and wall thickness are you using? (in the cage & the front and rear braces?) And have you added up all the extra weight/ weight difference between stock and how it is now? It is a really cool idea, I just want to know what kind of planning and calculations you did before you started welding.

Eric

[vw1303]

Alot of complex algorithms, fea analysis and alot of solid works. if it breaks i'll build it stronger.

[gsusmaniac]

So when can we get the specs on that custom front end? I would be very interested in taking the bug body out of the front suspension equasion!

[flat]

FEA! You're giving me nighmares my days sitting in stress analysis class. Powerful stuff though....what software do you use?

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