----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Neimeyer" <gneimeyer@apex2000.net>
To: <ARDUNDOUG@aol.com>
Cc: "Tom Neimeyer" <3cbxs@ev1.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 1994 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: Spindles
> Doug,
> That's the way I read the paragraph on lugs but it's a lot easier to
> change now than it would be at tech inspection. We're just trying to be
safe
> with out selling the farm or filing for divorce.
> I have seen the reference to unsprung "A" arms and was wondering about
it.
> Is the setup similar to the old Corvair or VW rear swing axle? The diggers
> just used the frame flex with no stops on the "A" arms?
> We're familiar with the k.i.s.s. principle. That will probably dictate a
> beam axle type suspension. Everything I read says IFS is much superior to
> solid-axle (beam). Does it matter less in a straight line on salt, dry
lake
> and asphalt? So far we will have to fabricate either one. IFS is a little
> more work but should be less or no more costly for us to build. Whether
IFS
> or beam, we plan on springing and shocks as per the rules. We don't have
> much motor (1.5 litre max) so frontal area/drag is critical. That means a
> narrow track. That means it probably won't spin but it WILL roll/flip? We
> will definitely overbuild the cage. Any comments, criticisms would be MOST
> welcome. Also any sources of information on aerodynamics.For instance;
does
> a lakester built like a dragster (tapered front to rollcage) have less
drag
> than a lakester built like a streamliner/tanker (rounded more bulbous
> front), given that frontal area is equal and drag on either set of front
> wheels also equal? I realise the question is rather simplistic and the
> answer isn't but for now I'm looking at just the shape of the front end
> verses frontal area (silhouette) and the horsepower req'd to reach a given
> (200?) speed. Again, thanks much for helping an ignorant newbie get things
> right the first time.
> Glenn in West Texas
>
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