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Thanks very much for the info, it is quite helpful. I guess when looking at pricing etc, you end up asking more questions than you answer sometimes! Looks like I have a bit more to think about, and particularly in terms of the camera/software side of things. The system would essentially be the...

I am currently conceptually designing the mechanical aspects of a multi-axis gantry type pick and place machine, and would like to know more about the costs of servo motor controls (not the motors themselves), before I go to different suppliers or automation companies. There are 4 individual...

Norm, that's some good information there. Thanks very much. Although not covering roll/centres specifically, it's definitely very helpful.

Thanks Brian From what I know, I think you are quite right about F1 not having much "anti" geometry (they don't have any Ackermann either), but rather rely on a very stiff setup (and flat tracks!). So perhaps an assumption of near ground level would be about right for Formula cars. In looking...

I know roll centres have been covered many times before now, but I have a slightly different question. I hope I am not over-simplifying this too much, but could anyone help me on some typical heights of the instantaneous roll centre of different types of cars? Approximate values here are fine...

If you are looking for that conversion, perhaps check out these guys first: http://www.bremarauto.com/subaru_transaxle_conversion.htm Saker Cars in NZ use this method.

Matthew, I think you are seeing two issues here. One is the different configurations of the assembly, and one is the configuration of parts. Assembly: You need to do this in two distinct steps. Step one would be the weldment of 2 or more parts, and subsequent drawing detail (no holes, no...

Fundamentally, putting the two assemblies in a higher level assembly is the way to do it like the others have said. The problem with putting the two individual assemblies in the drawing sheet separately is that the title block pulls through the iProps from the first assembly, and you can not...

Or... buy an Old school Microsoft Intellimouse 3.0. You can customise the buttons easily (eg to F4) and they are very comfortable in the hand over long periods. I was so pleased with mine, that when it broke, I bought another second hand one! Or... buy a 3Dx Space Navigator as well. I have one...

Thanks for the trans info. I have been trying for a long time (>6 months) to obtain this sort of data, but so far no one seems to have anything. I have tried NASIOC, and no sensible response there either. My next step would be to purchase some scanning equipment (www.nextengine.com) and an...

The pictures of the transmissions side by side would be great thanks.

Yes, I dont think the term 'supercar' really signifies much in the real world, aside from the fact it proves you can afford to have a very inconvenient car ;) Interesting that the Nurburgring lap record holder isnt all that wide (1800m). The concept Monaro you mentioned was 1824mm, and the new...

Thanks Pat, some good points there, especially regarding the CoG etc. I have a feeling also(dont know for sure) that most race cars are defined by their production equivalents, or a rule book to obtain inter-brand parity, like you mention. Which is why I find it interesting that most...

Ok, just re-read my mesage and yeah, was a bit average. Are NASCAR's supposed to be based on the production variants? I would imagine that they are restricted in the body size to within the bounds of the original (or within a percentage maybe).

Thanks.

'Big V8 power' compared to big '4 cylinder turbocharged power' would only make the car heavier. Manuoeuverable? Hmmm, If I want to go around in a circle maybe.

I am thinking about the ~1800mm mark might be what I will settle on. Without going through full simulation based on differing widths, it seems to be a decent compromise. Thanks for the help.

Thanks very much Mark, I appreciate your recommendations. I am living central London (UK) at the moment, hence it being a little difficult to purchase/store/access motor and transmission components J For the most part, people seem to do the vehicle modifications ‘as they go’, which...

'Track use' would be circuit racing on a ashphalt sealed track, in a class yet to be specified, but probably racing with groups of 10-20 cars, so passing ability is important. Thanks for comments about the width for auto-cross. the intention is that extra width would be just in the suspension...

Thanks Pat, some good points there, particularly regarding aero. Vehicle is mainly intended for circuit racing, with a small amount of street use. This means that I would not want it to be full legal width (about ~8ft), because it would become impractical to drive around easily. I was thinking...