pmatolcsy wrote:
Thanks for the Input
I haven't yet installed my driveshaft safety loops but they will probably be removable.
One Idea I've thought of was running the lines along the inner face of the outer frame rails and making up some small round tube sections to pierce the frame rails . ...
Mind you alot of extra work to do.
Phil
Hey, Phil. If you're looking to race/autocross at all, check the rules for plumbing in the cockpit. I don't remember the details, but it's either verboten or restricted in some way. I also think the likelihood of someone else's bumper infringing on your outboard plumbing would be much greater than your own driveshaft taking a bite out of your inboard plumbing.
I'd be a bit uneasy boring holes in the frame for plumbing, when the frames are as easy to miss as ours. This would also make maintenance on the plumbing a nightmare...might need to cut it out and start over?
I don't see a big problem with running this down the tunnel. As others have said, I don't think we see a lot of broken driveshafts in the Locost world, with our low power, low weight, and low grip...compared to dragsters. Putting some shield over the lines within the tunnel doesn't seem like a bad idea. I'll be eager to see what others do in that regard, and may emulate.
I think driveshaft hoops may be the simplest solution, with multi-purpose benefits.
One thought would be to route it actually within the tranny tunnel tubing. This would probably be an awful idea, due to lack of bracing, rubbing, maintenance, inspection, and other problems...but boy, howdy would it be slick!
Food for thought,
-dave
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