More Updates and New Suspension

Well it's the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona weekend, so I figured, since I'm online watching the race(or at least I'm looking for a site to watch the streaming of it) I might as well update my progress with the E-Crosser.

There has been a lot of progress with the suspension these past weeks.  I've done a tonne of research on how the control arms will work.  From the standard Sentra suspension (since I know it so well) to F2000, and Formula Ford.  What I chose as my inspiration was a homenade open wheel car, I believe it was a Formula Ford.  The pictures I saw were exactly what I wanted.

It was basically a double A-Arm configuration, but where I changed it up was I am going to use Koni yellows, with ground control coil-overs instead of specific race shocks and springs.  Cost is alwyas an issue so let's stick with the basics.  I am using these because I know them well from the Sentra, and infact I will be using the Sentra's rear combination for both the rear and front of the E-Crosser.  This will allow me to fabricate the same A-Arms for both the front and rear saving time.

Rear Suspension without the wheel

Front Suspension

The Whole thing

I'm really thinking this thing is really looking awesome.  I'm going to have to figure out a few more things such as steering, and how to cover the electrical, because it sometimes rains.  Also, the I have not decided on what spindle to use.  Should I use a Sentra's or fabricate my own...who can say right now.

As for the 1/6 scale model, the main body is almost complete.  I will upload the photos this coming week  I've only stuck my fingers together once with the glue.  I have 911 on speed dial just in case I glue my eyelids.  You never know with me.

Till next time, I'm going to enjoy the 24 Hours of Daytona, and be back early next week with model photos.