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C5 Help => Tried & Tested : Share your good,or bad, experiences => Topic started by: Ariablutron98 on 31, March, 2014 - 22:49:49

Title: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: Ariablutron98 on 31, March, 2014 - 22:49:49
Hay people after taking my c5 out for a spin after school it came to me that when I went to b&q last time I saw thick and long steel tubes. Using my welding skills and also my drill and some bike spare parts would it be possible?
Thanks
Title: Re: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: PLOD11 on 01, April, 2014 - 03:55:42
Anything is possible  :o

Go for it  8)
Title: Re: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: Karl on 01, April, 2014 - 08:04:05
depends on how far you want to go  ;)  ;

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,266.msg1878.html#msg1878
Title: Re: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: coverman on 01, April, 2014 - 13:18:09
It would only be worthwhile if you were making provision for additional features such as a different power unit or a gearbox for the pedal operation. Otherwise you would have great difficulty in making a lighter and stiffer chassis than Lotus designed .
Title: Re: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: Ariablutron98 on 01, April, 2014 - 22:27:52
Alright guys thanks for the positive feedback. Nice to here from you karl I thorght you where out of the game for a whole!
Thanks guys 8)
Title: Re: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: Ariablutron98 on 01, April, 2014 - 22:31:27
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Title: Re: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: Ariablutron98 on 01, April, 2014 - 22:32:01
Soz just trying somthing
Title: Re: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: coverman on 02, April, 2014 - 10:58:38
OK then.Spaceframe, using airframe tube,would give stiffness(if you've done your calculations right) and lightness. Make it in a jig for accuracy, and use TIG.
Title: Re: Is it possible to build a home made chassis
Post by: Karl on 10, April, 2014 - 08:45:29
Alright guys thanks for the positive feedback. Nice to here from you karl I thorght you where out of the game for a whole!
Thanks guys 8)

I'm keeping a low profile  ;) When I first took over the site in 2008 it was awkward having the previous owner still posting away as it gave the impression nothing had changed. I didn't want that to happen to the new owners here so I've stepped back, which seems only fair  8)

Plus, with a v8 Jeep along with my MGF and motorbike I've plenty of toys demanding my time !