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Re: baja weight problem!

To: mini-baja@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: baja weight problem!
From: Craig <jponrocks@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 13:55:30 -0800 (PST)
I belive it would include our drivetrain/engine mounts
only.  

--- susantoa@pdx.edu wrote:

> When you say frame should weigh 40-60lbs is that
> just the tubing or includes 
> all of the bracketry (suspension, steering,
> drivetrain, engine brackets)?
> 
> Also, we used 1.25x0.049 mild steel (A36) and
> finding local 
> deformation/crushing to be fairly common.  With
> 4130, you guys have at least 
> twice the yield strength and thus your frame will
> withstand twice the force if 
> not more.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Andre S
> 
> > We use 1.25" 0.49 4130 on most of our cars now and
> > they are lasting fine.  We have one car thats is
> now
> > on it's fouth year with basicly the same frame. 
> > However with hard rolls the frames don't kast as
> long.
> >  Frame should weight between 40-60 lbs.
> 



                
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