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Old 10-28-2012, 01:02 PM   #19 (permalink)
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I've been brainstorming a little more. and here is where I'm at:



Now I'm back to the front wheel drive or rear wheel drive question.

Front Wheel Drive:
Pros
easier to fabricate
can have narrow rear track
more optimal rear end
can use existing brakes which simplifies emergency brake

Cons
Not as cool
slightly less optimal front end
Crowded engine bay

Rear Wheel Drive:
Pros
Really Cool and unique
more optimal front end

Cons
harder to fabricate
No idea how I would handle the shift linkage
less optimal rear end
emergency brake would be added cost and complicating with disk brakes around

With front wheel drive, radiator would be vented under car(or into front wheel wells)
With rear wheel drive, radiator would be vented into the wake

Let me know what you guys think. I'm leaning towards front wheel drive because I can pretty much just chop the car off at the B pillar, build what I want, and not have to worry about moving the engine all around. Plus, I have no idea how I would handle the shift linkages. Plus, I can have a narrower rear track to help the aero. I've dismissed the idea about a narrower rear track hurting snow MPG because I'm not planning to drive this in the snow very often.

BUT, a mid-engined car with rear wheel drive is too cool.

decisions decisions

Anyways, I think my design is something that an average person would say looks cool which is good
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