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Our plan is to bring car #1 to the ARRC. We are building other chassis right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by allof6
Buck is done except for some radius work and final sanding, polishing and waxing - we start making molds in few days.
Nice work Mike!
Dave
This is a cheaper way to go fast.................you have my attention. I know this class is fairly young but how many F600's are out there? (Midwest specifically)
Rear end looks real similar to my 1000cc mini sprint (bird cages etc etc)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jnovak
Bowser from Iowa said that he was building a F600. The source:Quote:
Originally Posted by thunderracing91
http://www.formula500.org/viewtopic.php?t=2573 is the thread where we attempted to get everyone building/built a F600 to post. It has gotten out-of-date.
HTH,
Jim
Does the new Nova Blade work with both F500 and F600? Are they totally separate race series, or are they combined, where some guys run a Rotax snowmobile setup, and others run the 6 speed 600cc cycle engine setup?
Do you think F600 will eventually replace F500 alltogether?
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Originally Posted by steffen707
The BOD will be making this very decision mid-month so we are all waiting.
The F600 Challenge series will continue.
As long as there is a choice, I think that both drivetrains will continue. The 2 strokes now have a Rotax 593 (600cc) so I suspect that the new combined class will be called F600.
Jim
Yes, the Nova Blade is designed so that it can use either the MC engine or the Rotax engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by steffen707
The SCCA Board of Directors will be making the decision on the possible merge of F600 with F500 within a week I believe. However no matter what the F600 Pro Challenge will be there.
Does the Rotax 593 run a restrictor plate to even out the playing field of the other lower cc rotax?Quote:
Originally Posted by jim murphy
Thanks for the responses guys. My post was a bit hasty, i found the thread about the merger here, http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59590 after I posted but before I could delete this post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jnovak
Yes, Individual Inlet Restrictors and more weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by steffen707
Jim
Any Updates?
We are expecting Jay & Co. to be at the ARRC.
Jim
we are flogging 7 days a week working on 4 cars right now. We have had 2 rollers on the ground without bodywork.Quote:
Originally Posted by allof6
I am taking roller #1 to the Mike Devins composite shop on Monday morning for the fitting of the first body. will try to post pics this week.
Body parts are coming out of the molds. The first complete body should be on car #1 by the end of next week.
We are flogging. Here are some pics. Midsection mold prepped for part.
Mike Devins the composite wizard holding up the diffuser.
Nose just out of the molds. The flange on the bottom is part of the mold.
Looking good Jay! Now get back to work and stop goofing off on Apexspeed! :D:D:D
One more, then off to the shop.
Getting real close
Another. This give you an idea of how Mike has put the project together. Simple and tidy.
I'm drooling in anticipation! Can't wait until I picked mine up!
I will post some pics on Monday of it in place on the chassis. A few things to work out as usual on first parts but it is looking good so far.
Here is a picture with the parts trimmed and the nose in place. chassis in on plate and we are starting to trim to fit the parts to fit the roll hoop and floor.
You can paint mine to look something like a hybrid of these two...
http://cdn-4.motorsport.com/static/i...10594/s1_1.jpg
And if you need a test fitter that is less than 6 foot tall and less than 190 pounds, let me know.
Seriously though, looks nice. Can't wait to see one up close.
We would be glad to paint one just like that for you. Just send a deposit on car #5.Quote:
Originally Posted by bimmer635csi
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Devins
Sweet Mike, a super nice job, but I never expected anything but the best from you.
Can't wait to get it back to the shop.
Back to Jay next week - only part left to get out of the mold is the crush box which will also support the nose.
Very cool Mike. It is so great to see something that has been in your minds eye for over a year in reality. Thanks so much for your superb work.
That's one sweet looking ride ! So much for an early retirement. .. I gotta keep workin' to buy me one a these. This is like racer crack !
Speaking of cool - where are the cooling air intakes and exit?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jnovak
It is a secret. Jay isn't letting the cat out of the bag until the car makes a personal appearance at it's first event. ;)
Take a look at the great chassis work by Dave Piontek of Piontek Engineering.
Here is another of Dave Piontek's work.
We are ready for you Kirk. Send money we have 1 left in the first 5 car build.Quote:
Originally Posted by racerdad2
Jay you have truly outdone yourselves on this project, I know you and Dave Piontek have been coharts for many years and have done many projects together, some I even had a hand in, but you have put together a team for this one and Mike Devins'shop capabililties are the icing on the cake ! There are very few in the racing comunity that would really understand the work, time ,money, commitment combined with your engineering/design expertise to pull off this kind of project.
Dave
Thanks very much Dave. I really appreciate your comments, especially since they are coming from one of the most creative composite guys in the country.
We have done some great work together and had some really great times. I know you remember but others may not know that you modeled and built the mid-section and some other parts on our Runoffs winning Rakavon as well as most every project I have been involved in for close to 30 years. We have won lots of races with your stuff and there are plenty of other guys who have been winners because of your work. Thanks very much Dave.
A front view of the chassis.
Steering rack. We machine it to the proper dimension and install a new rack end for better toe adjustment.
Between here on ApexSpeed and the F500/600 website there have been over 20,000 hits since we announced the Blade 9 months ago.
Here is the link to the other site.
http://formula500.org/viewtopic.php?...er=asc&start=0
WOW. I hope that some of those who are interested will join the class, and it does not need to be in our car. Just come out and play, it will be the biggest bang for the buck in club racing.
We are assembling roller #3 right now. Should be picking up roller #1 from HRP on Monday.
Here is a pic of the paddle shifter.
Fuel cell. Cover made but not yet installed.
Pedals.
Master cyls.
Great pics - great progress. Keep posting Jay
Great looking car! I have been following the progress these past few months and I have been impressed by the straight-forward and clean suspension layout on this car. I also like the unique approach to the air inlet location, similar to the Nova Piper FB. Keep up the good work!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Mourlam
What air inlet location?
Jim
It's passively cooled, duh.
ROFLMAO!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian.Novak