Anybody know the progression of vehicle weight through the different prototypes. I noted in Paul's speech that P-5 was a welded tube frame and the latest is stamped metal, would think that would reduce weight.
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You can register using your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account, just click here.The overall weight? Or the weight balance? (Like 60%/40% Front to rear?)Anybody know the progression of vehicle weight through the different prototypes. I noted in Paul's speech that P-5 was a welded tube frame and the latest is stamped metal, would think that would reduce weight.
It probably will but it may just increase the strength of the frame as parts needed beefing up from the original design. The stamped steel may be lighter than a tube frame but may not be lighter than the steel tube frame PLUS the necessary braces. They haven't announced a weight goal change yet. I think they are still shooting for their 1,250 lbs.
If anything, it should improve over the tube chassis; It will have the same rigidity; it gives you pre-determined and predictable crush zones; and it is lighter. Just because it is lighter doesn't mean it's any less strong.Wondering if the stamped steel chassis would reduce the integrity of the "Roll Cage" design.
Hope that Safety is not compromised to try to make a lighter vehicle.
Hey, did someone here confirm that the "stamped steel body" was a misquote? I'm pretty sure the reporter should have said "stamped frame" or something of the like. Another question. SMC panels... They are basically reinforced plastic (to be simple) like the Fiero or Saturn had, right? I keep hearing people throw around "fiberglass" and I don't think that is used much nor would it be very light.
I asked EM Support about it and just got a reply this morning.Hey, did someone here confirm that the "stamped steel body" was a misquote? I'm pretty sure the reporter should have said "stamped frame" or something of the like. Another question. SMC panels... They are basically reinforced plastic (to be simple) like the Fiero or Saturn had, right? I keep hearing people throw around "fiberglass" and I don't think that is used much nor would it be very light.
Did the author get it wrong because the new frame panels "cover" more vehicle...?Hey, did someone here confirm that the "stamped steel body" was a misquote? I'm pretty sure the reporter should have said "stamped frame" or something of the like. Another question. SMC panels... They are basically reinforced plastic (to be simple) like the Fiero or Saturn had, right? I keep hearing people throw around "fiberglass" and I don't think that is used much nor would it be very light.