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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Sep 2015
      Location
      Beaumont, Tx
      Posts
      18
      Country Flag: United States
      I'm hoping to stick either C6 Z06 or a new C7 or C7 Z06 chassis. I'm hoping to build a custom full frame to either utilize the corvette cradle and suspension or develop a cantilever suspension or pushrod suspension. Leaning more toward the cantilever though. If I'm able to use a C7 suspension, I'm hoping to be able to install the ECM to utilize the traction control or magnetic ride control. However, knowing that dealing with computers can be tricky, with what research I've done, a cantilever suspension seems to be the route I'm willing to go down for more adjustability.

      For the weight distribution, I've decided to go ahead and bite the bullet and use as much carbon fiber in the front end as possible. The engine is going to be set back in the engine bay approximately 3-5 due to the length or the torque tube and driveshaft, but this is a great benefit. I'll be trying to develop cooling unit that provides auxiliary radiators in the front and better aerodynamics.

      I'm obviously gonna put some meat for tires for a more square setup at all four corners. This will require fender flares. I've picked up some ideas to help develop some better aero for functional cooling and to help provide more downforce. Things such as brake ducts, fender vents, air intakes for radiators, hood heat extracting vents, air intake vents in the rear fenders for transmission and differential cooling, (I've been looking into F1 aero development to try and understand how I could use air underneath the car for this instead). I've been thinking of trying to use an idea from the Ford GT and hollow the tail lamps and connect the rear wheel wells so air can escape and relieve built up pressure.



      Still trying to do a lot of homework. When I am either doing a crappy job of looking for my answer I reach out to you guys. Y'all are the experts and I'm a novice looking to get my project car as fast as possible.

      This rear steering idea is definitely something I wanted to reach out for. It seems like it would be too much of a hassle to deal with. I've already got a lot I'm trying to do. I appreciate all of the feedback. I'll be looking forward to asking all of your opinions in the future again.





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