I’ve been getting requests for the dimensions of the car from around the world. This should help. Some of the aerodynamic details have changed since this 3D model was made, so don’t take this drawing too literally. If you click on the image above you’ll get a PDF file with both top and side views dimensioned and in high resolution.
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Fabricating a Formula 1000 Race Car Diffuser
I try to post updates only for completed projects, and since I’ve had several projects in progress it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. The diffuser is finally finished, so here are some pix and a video that explains it all:
- Cutting the side & central formers for the buck
- Buck ribs in place
- Buck top panel of 1/8″ plywood with melamine face
- Basic shell just removed from mold
- Test fitting to drill mounting holes
- Vacuum bagging strake sandwiches
- Fiberglass honeycomb sandwich strakes ready to be cut apart
- Gluing the strakes inside the diffuser
- Progress so far: curing in the sun
- Rear wing endplate mount of aluminum angle
- Rear wing endplate mounts formed of epoxy putty
- Ready for primer
- Primed with 2-part automotive spray filler
- After a coat of epoxy paint.