Here is a question, has anyone ever tried to make an aluminum frame for a
Spitfire? While the Spitfire is a light car it is actually a heavy design.
As just a guess, you could probably shave more than 500 pounds just by
switching some major components to aluminum, items such as frame,
bellhousing, differential casing, tranny casing maybe, suspension components
such as a-arms, I am sure the list could go on. While I am not currently
interested in taking this project on this weekend, or anytime soon. It is
one I would like to entertain. What are the experiences with aluminum. any
reason (given both money and time) why this would be a bad idea. Lotus uses
it extensively for lightweight cars. Would cost, durability, strength, or
anything else be an obstacle.
Pushing the edge,
Patrick Bowen
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