R04 - the new thunder from down under

[rotor]

Here are some pics from our car launch last night for people who missed the centrefold in the herald sun yesterday.
http://www.fsae.rmit.edu.au/hostedpics/P1080260.jpg http://www.fsae.rmit.edu.au/hostedpics/P1080243.jpg http://www.fsae.rmit.edu.au/hostedpics/P1080244.jpg http://www.fsae.rmit.edu.au/hostedpics/P1080309.jpg http://www.fsae.rmit.edu.au/hostedpics/P1080313.jpg
Mark Hester
Chief Engineer
RMIT Racing

[jack]

looks great!

so, how much does it weigh? and how long are those instant centers? http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[rotor]

thanks jack

wieght is approx 170kg or 378lbs, have some lighter parts to go on yet...
Instant centre is a bit more than half the track, built for corners.

Mark Hester
RMIT racing

[Frank]

"short instant centre. built for corners" hehe

you can almost change camber by adjusting ride height hehehe

"real shocks" huh?

spool?

it looks high at the steering wheel, can you see out the front?

nice work RMIT, looks cute as well

[rotor]

hi frank

tested the spool v torsen for a few days, decided to go with torsen.
penske fsae shocks seem to be working very well so far and the driver can almost see them too http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Mark Hester
RMIT