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Cars


 

2009: Car 29


General


Overall Weight 450 lbs
Weight Distribution w/ Driver 48/52
Front/Rear Track Width 46/48 in.
Wheelbase 63 in.
Uprights Custom designed box steel
Hubs Custom designed 7075-T6 Aluminum
Spindles Custom designed Titanium
Brakes Brembo 2 opposing piston
Rotors Brembo 190 x 4 mm cross drilled

Chassis


Layout Mid engine, rear drive
Frame 4130 steel space frame
Steering Rack and pinion
Weight 60 lbs
                
    


Suspension


Type Double unequal length A-arms
Shocks F/R Direct Loading
Tires Goodyear racing
Wheels Keiser Magnesium centers

Engine


Model 08-09 Honda 600RR crate engine
Ignition and Fuel Injection Perfomance Electronics ECU
Induction Nat. Asp. Rapid Prototyped Intake
Exhaust 4-2-1 Equal length
Fuel 93 Octane

Drivetrain


Differential Custom housed torsen limited slip
Transmission 6 speed sequetial shift
Drive Ratio 3.83:1
Joints Taylor-Race tripods
Shifter Custom designed padel shift

Body


Plugs CNC 6lb foam nose and side pods
Body Fiberglass