Tube Chassis Build

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KWUN- your uncle is a cult hero... and I don't know if he knows it.
Does he still have the car?
I have heard of it popping up in the carolinas - at various car shows.
I was certainly inspired by it!

dave

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my comment regarding tesla's performance is merely based on seeing the numbers, but not seeing a production version of the car perform... I want to believe - I really do. As much time as I've spent playing with and building cars - as well as working 20 years as an electrical engineer - I can't think of a better pairing.

dave

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Dave check your email.



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I have installed a mock-up Rotary engine attached to a VW transaxle using a Kennedy Engineering adapter plate.
Updated photos may be found at:

http://team321.com/tubechassis/tubechassisbuild.html

This page shows a chronological sequence of the build. The latest photos are at the bottom.

dave
Cocoa Beach FL
http://www.team321.com

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Looks great, I would suggest putting your email or logo across the actual chassis so certain people i.e. superreplicas cannot steal your stuff.

Do you have any more pics of the build?

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Hi Dave, That is looking sharp. I like it. Can you tell me what the distance is from the front of the rotary to the transaxle hubs? I like that set up and I am interested in putting it in another build I am going to do. I don't know if I have the clearance though.

Thanks, Ken

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How much for a complete chassis less engine/tranny shipped to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Thinking might need a few after power train & body design revealed (TOP SECRET).
THANKS IN ADVANCE

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cost of a rolling chassis remains "To Be Determined".
I have no idea of the shipping cost, but when I do sell staged builds, I plan on pricing them in the $2k, $5k, $10k, $20k range... exactly what is included in each stage remains unknown. There are so many $100 items that are only discovered as the build progresses that I won't know until I'm done with the prototype and finalize the part list suppliers.

The bare chassis itself - (not a roller) would be $2k
Very rough numbers...
Front Suspension $1500
Rear Suspension $1500
Wheels / Tires $200 - $4000

Just a few of the many items...
Steering column
wiring harness
gauges
windshield
engine
trans
axles
seats
pedals
radiator
fuel tank


the list goes on...

dave
Cocoa Beach FL

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who is "super replicas" ? sounds like they have a habit of posting photos from others...

Distance from the front of the engine to the engine / trans mating surface is 18"
Transaxle / axle centerline varies from trans to trans but figure about 6"

Also, you can run the axles at up to 15 degrees, so you can move the engine /trans back in the chassis for frontal clearance... I am trying to move the engine as far forward as possible to limit the amount of trans shifter cone hanging out the back of the frame.

dave
Cocoa Beach FL

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Hi Dave looks great

What are these wheels?

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Hey Dave, Check out exocars.net. They have a car that looks a lot like yours with a dc motor and an f40 six speed. 0-60 claimed 4 seconds.