America GS Consolidated Thread
#286
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Robert, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all of this. To an Engineer (Civil, but nonetheless still possessed of the engineering mindset), this is as fascinating and enjoyable to see as anything I have seen in a long time. I can only imagine how enjoyable it must be to create some of these pieces and see them installed and functional. Immensely satisfying.
Thank you again for the continued updates.
Thank you again for the continued updates.
#287
Though the picture is not great, this gives an idea of the new rear anti-roll bar made from carbon fiber and titanium. All parts are very carefully engineered for proper strength and flex and minimum weight. The titanium parts are "printed".
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#290
Indeed it is! Thank you for the update. Can you reveal the wt. reduction with that bar?
also, I lost track of what muffler you finally went with... the CF/Ti piece didn't work out and you were considering inconel (?)
also, I lost track of what muffler you finally went with... the CF/Ti piece didn't work out and you were considering inconel (?)
#291
The original rear anti roll bar was approximately 9.4 pounds. The new one is approximately 1.9 pounds. As to exhaust/muffler, the final configuration will not be determined until after the four valve engine is completed and either works or doesn't. My guess, however, is that the headers will be incolnel and the final muffler will be titanium and carbon or titanium and ceramic.
BTW, the original front ARB weighs approximately 15.3 pounds and the new one is expected to weigh approximately 2.5 pounds.
BTW, the original front ARB weighs approximately 15.3 pounds and the new one is expected to weigh approximately 2.5 pounds.
Last edited by Robert Linton; 07-06-2018 at 07:57 PM.
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Looking forward to seeing it when it is done.