VW 1303 Space Frame

[Racelook]

Nice

Wiebrand

[vw1303]

Frame is finished. Now for the aluminum floor and brakes and some other goodies.

[aircooled4life]

what type, size, and wall thickness are you using? (in the cage & the front and rear braces?) And have you added up all the extra weight/ weight difference between stock and how it is now? It is a really cool idea, I just want to know what kind of planning and calculations you did before you started welding.

Eric

[vw1303]

Alot of complex algorithms, fea analysis and alot of solid works. if it breaks i'll build it stronger.

[gsusmaniac]

So when can we get the specs on that custom front end? I would be very interested in taking the bug body out of the front suspension equasion!

[flat]

FEA! You're giving me nighmares my days sitting in stress analysis class. Powerful stuff though....what software do you use?

Lanner

[chug_A_bug]

WOW that Is going to be and IS already Mint
sweet work

Chris.

[beetle1303]

Awesome project. Its something ive been dreaming of a long time. Im struggling to get accurate dimensions of a 1303 floorpan in order to model it in solidworks
If someone can provide them i would be grateful.

Chris