Front Beam Solidworks Model

[Mihelich]

Could I please ask if someone could take a measurement on the front beam from the outside of flange on the shock tower upright
from one side to the other to help set up the overall width of the beam.. I am trying to create this beam in Solidworks and would like to have a double check.

Thanks.
Tom M.

[BLS]

32.625 inches from my file. Give or take a sixteenth as I do not remember how closely I measured...

[FV80]

From the rules... 9.1.1.C.9 (Body)
E. Any bodywork forward of the center of the torsion bar tubes shall have a maximum width of 31.75 inches (80.645cm).

IIRC THAT is the official measurement from the CENTER of the towers from side to side. About 1/2" either side of center, so Barry's memory sounds pretty close to me.

Steve, FV80

[Mihelich]

Very good guys. Thanks very much.
I will be posting updates.

[BLS]

Tom, I went out and measured and the number above is pretty close. I did not hold a staight edge to each side to get it dead accurate, but that should be within a sixteenth.

Regards,
Barry

[Mihelich]

Fantastic Barry. Thanks for checking for me.

[Mihelich]

Well I have the beam completed. Came out very nice needle bearings and all.


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[FV80]

Tom,
I'll bet the guys and gals at VW Autowerks in Germany wish they could have had a rendition like that back in the day .

VERY nice job (assuming all those measurements are correct <g>).
Steve, FV80
PS - you still planning to do an FV mod for rFactor??

[BLS]

Darn, very nice indeed. I'm quite jealous. I don't think I have the skill to do this with Autocad Inventor. Plus, I don't think inventor works as well.

[Mihelich]

And with the front drums with bearings installed into position.


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[jstoezel]

Hi Tom:

Would it be possible for you to share the part files?

Jean

And with the front drums with bearings installed into position.


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