Gen 3 FFR#48 Type 65 Coupe R Build

[jkrueger]

John

What kind of spring rates are you going to start with?

JC

edit: disregard. You will have the new IRS, I still have the 3-link.

[johngeorge]

John

What kind of spring rates are you going to start with?

JC

Probably the same as in the challenge car...

http://www.johngeorgeracing.com/word...r48-car-setup/ for setup info

[MPTech]

Did the new R chassis lose the 4" main-tubes?
That white chassis looks pretty good. How much stiffer is the new frame with all of the new cross-bracing? (did the old one really flex?)

[GoDadGo]

Did the new R chassis lose the 4" main-tubes?
That white chassis looks pretty good. How much stiffer is the new frame with all of the new cross-bracing? (did the old one really flex?)

Yes, the 4" tubes are gone and the chassis is 7-10 times stiffer since adopting the new truss/space frame style chassis. Also, we've seen and sat in the completed car and rolling chassis at Cruising The Emerald Coast on their way back from SEMA and they were amazing.

1. It has a lot more room than the old model and even fit my 6'4" brother with his Gun Boat size 15 feet and 3'0" legs.
2. Foot room is excellent compared to the MK-4 and old Type-65!
3. Once he got in the chassis he fit quite well; however, it was a bit tough for him to get in and out since he's not very flexible.
4. If you are a big dude, you likely can fit in the new coupe.

This is a major step forward and the car is really something to be seen & I hope to build one in 3-5 years.