Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the design and construction of a street legal car, focusing on chassis design and materials for the outer body. Participants share resources and suggestions for building a vehicle that meets legal requirements for street use.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a desire to design and build a street legal car, seeking advice on chassis design and suitable materials for the outer body.
- Another participant suggests consulting magazines like Rod & Custom or Street Rodder for ideas and recommends Boyd Coddington's book on chassis design, emphasizing the importance of using manufactured parts for key components.
- A third participant mentions the availability of numerous books on chassis engineering, encouraging a search on Amazon for resources.
- One participant recommends "Chassis Design" by Herb Adams as a comprehensive resource, noting it lacks specific equations for suspension geometry dimensioning.
- A suggestion is made to consider a honeycomb carbon fiber body for the vehicle's outer structure.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the importance of utilizing existing resources and literature for chassis design, but there is no consensus on the best materials for the outer body or specific design approaches.
Contextual Notes
Some limitations include the lack of specific equations for suspension geometry and the dependence on various manufactured parts that influence chassis design.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in automotive design, engineering students, hobbyists looking to build custom vehicles, and those exploring materials for car construction.