Monday, May 27, 2013

RF 2.02 Construction

RockFoxie could be characterized by simple decisions and usage of standard spare parts and details. Here we show general construction elements affecting the look of the car.



constr_02 Central back-bone welded of details cutted with laser from 3mm steel sheet. 2 main details - sides - define the shape of all car and serves as natural conductor for tubular frames and suspension placement.
constr_02 Tubular frame and seats Seats glued from flexible plywood has tubular supports, that in the same time serves ans the support for side frames.
constr_02 Cowl. Whole detail is cutted with laser from 1mm plastic sheet. Cowl is curved along 2 directions. The curve of main part is simple arch. Curves of nose go along one axis.
constr_02 Rear suspension. Whole block - suspension/transmission/engine is taken without any changes from 2108. This way front McPherson of standard hatchback become rear suspension of RockFoxie.
constr_02 Front suspension. 2121 obtains useful front suspension block assembled on advanced underframe with integrated supports for both upper and lower wishbones & even the spring cup. This block is highly attachable to back-bone frame of RockFoxie.

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