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Old 10-02-2020, 04:44 PM   #33 (permalink)
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tubular structure

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Originally Posted by sgtlethargic View Post
Safety is a big concern. The centered seat is a part of that. I'm uncomfortable sitting right next to the door in my normal car. I want some wiggle room, if hit on the driver's door.

I'm also thinking I will include tubular structure in the body. Imagine the curved line of the aerodynamic streamlining template as a roll bar.

I've been looking at the mpg calculator. To reach 100 mpg at 60 mph the drag coefficient, frontal area, and weight will need to be minimized.
I'd recommend a copy of the Southern California Timing Association, or National Hot Rod Association, SCCA, rulebook.
They'll lay out chassis and roll cage construction to the Nth-degree. Gumby-79s working through the SCTA book right now for his attempt on the salt, once COVIDs behind us.
EASTWOOD Publications has many a reference on fabrication ,as does You-Tube
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