Hello everyone! Since the last update work has continued
on Ross' 206, finally getting the chassis ready for spraying with all
the old paint and 'nasty bits' taken care of!
We love a bare chassis!
With that job done we're now in the process of making
the new bulkheads and floors etc. The new front bulkhead has been moved
slightly to give more room for the engine and exhaust which should make
working on the car a lot easier. (It also looks pretty darn cool) The
new gearbox tunnel is also now done, within which we have a new prop catcher
which should (if the prop breaks) keep it under control.
Note the circular prop catcher
We've also added a couple small bars at the rear
end which serve a couple of functions, firstly to allow us somewhere to
mount the new fuel tank and keep it safely out of the way of the axle
and secondly to brace the chassis at the point where the top link from
the axle mounts to it. There was no bracing to this point last season
and we're pretty sure it was allowing a bit of flex and causing the slight
shudder when accelerating hard from low speeds.
Pfft, winning wasn't simple last
season! We bought this in a shop and it is infact a postcard. We're thinking
of sending one to every driver before next season ;)
Regarding the new fuel tank, we've made a mock-up of what we
want from cardboard and a new alloy one is currently being made, expect
some pictures next time! Until then, have a merry christmas everyone!
