Are people still doing that? I thought that by now the time would come where it's obvious to everyone that nobody really cares what order your post is.
I´ve developed the suspension for a formula student car, and also been responsible for all vehicle dynamics of another, and a few things do scare me. First please do not run the battery in that position. If you crash that can quite likely come into contact with a object. If you have that happen it can be dangerous. Place it in somewhere secure. Second that bump steer is for sure going to damage stability, having sigificant slip angle with vertical movement can be bad if not studied carefully. Also there are a few ways to easily properly align your wheels you can easily have 1 or more degrees of error if you do not measure it properly (saying from experience), and bad alignment will create worse handling and more unpredictability. If you need any suggetions I'm sure me and other people could give you some advice. Also look if there is not a local FSAE team maybe they can also give you some advices even help you with cad software and some FEM basic analysis (if you do not know what it is research it you will find it interesting). Also i would suggest implementing a rear anti roll bar. I believe it could help you a lot in cornering since you have a locked axle.
I have already said all of those things in previous videos. He doesn't care and states that he makes it up as he goes and doesn't want to study anything... Bummer. I am also a suspension member of an FSAE team
@@Crusher29 Well, he said for the next one he's taking ideas/help and wants to nerd out with people about it on insta, so... Maybe you two should go there and post your knowledge?
@@Crusher29 He clearly states that he just wants to finish this project so that he can build a new and better planned formula car with all the lessons he's learned and picked up throughout the series. Not sure what your problem is?
@@kallekula84 I don't have one. I don't follow him anymore, just checking from time to time if there's a new Formula video. Sorry if i said something wrong
@Boostedlifestyle Honestly, knowing how your brain works about _not_ picturing things in your head, this first attempt has gone really well considering. Doing a second one and having this one for reference will be super helpful.
A bit late but when you're making steering columns with multiple u-joints you need to offset them in their rotation. Basically you need to turn one 90 degrees, it prevents binding at weird angles. It will still function but you will get better operation with them offset. Learned this from Mike Finnegan on Roadkill back in the day. Makes sense when you watch and feel the difference. Awesome build! You're doing great, can't wait to see the finished project.
Mate, I've been watching you build this since the start, and it's crazy how emotionally invested you can get watching someone achieve dreams. Inspirational stuff. Cheers from Australia.
Oh yeah! Finally after watching all the way from the start over the last two years it's finally drive-able. Amazing work and keep it going the sameway!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I needed this. When everything in the world feels like it might be falling to shit, leave it to a Kyle, nay, The Kyle, to give us what we need. Awesome work.
Dude thats what its all about, I started screing a few pieces of wood together 15years ago. Today I build arcade cabinets in record time. What I am trying to say is you gain experience while doing what is fun. The setbacks are the lessons, not the wins. Really odd reading that out loud...lol. Good job man.
You are awesome man. I love seeing you create all of these things instead of just buying it off-the-shelf. So happy that that's the direction you're going. Cannot wait to see this amazing build and the next one
Talk about vibin'! This is such a great moment for the channel! What a great accomplishment, Kyl3 Williams!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 You sir, are a badass and I love you, man. #teamraceteam🔥🔥🔥
This thing is sick, awesome job! Can't wait to see the bodywork! Lowering that rack and pinion should help with the bump steer, keeping the tie rods more level
What makes this series so enjoyable is that it is not whitewashed. Things start out wonky, you own your failures and take pride in becoming a better engineer. The fun part is watching you do stuff not that perfect and then wanting to do it better because you learned. Good that you make your own design everywhere, it would be boring if you used someone else's plans or ideas and just assembled something.
Why not just have a section of the frame that is pressure welded? Drill and tap the frame and use that as your air storage. That's what we do on race bikes. Use a section of tube from or the swingarm for our air storage.
Kyle and Geena, y'all rock! Finally, the video I knew was coming. That thing is so badass and sounds awesome. Can't wait for you to fix the last few things. Peace easy and get that v! ❤
Now we need to see a turbo K24 cart next and maybe colab with B/B Kyle, man i hate the clutches was slipping. Been cool to see you be able to ring it out a little but also that gave you the chance to feel it out without the tires spinning too. Awesome job
That's so cool, man! Not only that hell of a machine but also seeing you being able to finally drive it after all that time. So excited of seeing it rock the track! Keep up the great work man
Excellent, well done. No overheating, no fluid leaks out. No electrical issues. You can make adjustments and start planning your tests. Plus yo can think of an aero and bodywork. It’s made by yourself and you can now build know how for the next one. I made a decision. My F1 project will be with an VW 1.8T and a Hewland gear box, Porsche GT3 hubs, breaks, steering box. Targeted weight 450kg without fluids. It’s a turbo, the tank will take 100l. Good luck with your project. It’s amazing to see how one can get there where he feels like the Wright Brothers.
100% for the effort. 👍 Fair play to anyone attempting something like this , trust me it ain’t easy and to design a car from scratch takes decades of experience and knowledge. I’ve had 30 years in manufacturing and motorsport , make everything myself and am currently designing a full race car from scratch. Chassis, suspension, bodywork etc etc all by hand. Let people like you two be an inspiration to anyone any age . Yes bits will break, bits will fall off and you will do everything differently the second time round as you learn from your mistakes. But just have fun as part of the journey , share the memories , meet new people. A priceless experience when one looks at the bigger picture. Best wishes and good luck to you both.👌😉🇬🇧.
I subbed not because of just the content(which btw is amazing), but also because your personality is so warm, and funny I think you will grow a lot from your personality! I am here with you on your journey!❤
I've been watching your channel Kyle since you had 10K subs, been a few years now, this project would have been a dream a few ago, now , it's reality !! Well done Kyle, say hi Virginjam too :) Cheers from Australia :)
More reactive steering is meeded for sure, but this build is awesome. Ive been quietly watching for so long. This is epic! We all find the errors in our builds and setups! Keep building and keep learning. Oh most importantly keep going fast!
Just found your channel tonight scrolling through TH-cam. 5 minutes into the video I subscribed. I watch alot of automotive youtubers like B is for Build , Taylor Ray , Danger Dan , Boosted Boiz , Cleetus and others. Really digged the video. Think ill go back and watch the whole series.
Once again a great video. I have a question though. Why do you keep the bank angle sensor? Do you need it in the formula class? I will "borrow" the airshifter idea on my build.....
Even though hollow core solder has flux in it, you really need to use flux before you solder. It ensures you get a real weld between the two copper pieces. You wont see it, but if you don't use flux, the joint will crack.
For doing the fiberglass seat you can prime your mold and then use a release agent to make it easier to remove afterwards. I have had to do this before when I was repairing the fiberglass front cap of a city bus.
I’ve always wanted to use the tubing of the chassis as an air tank. I realize that it would take an incredible amount of extra time in prep and checking each joint but you already have a huge hollow container.
Love what you're doing! A couple of things to consider. Please consider making your battery tray out of something other than carbon fiber blend. Carbon Fiber conducts electricity and cause you to do serious damage to your electrical system! Also, consider creating some "L" shaped drop links to drop the steering rods. While not perfect, it'll allow for better bump-steer characteristics, as any driving you do-doesn't matter the speed, will generate peculiar driving dynamics. I have a feeling your Ackerman's off as well due to your steering rod mounting points.
I was going to drag you through the mud at first. But after watching the video I have to say good job my friend! Stay safe and always wear that lid, the ground is harder than your face. Can't wait to see what's next.
great work man, seems you have learned alot during the process of building and your skills have improved alot. Well done. Just keep learning and applying it.
Things left:metal plates/Carosery,front wing,back wing,paint (optional) halo+optional depends if its 1970-2010 or the 2020s,Rear view mirrors,and being proud of it because it acctualy has a similar size to an F4 car
what are you running for a rear differential? anything at all? or is it just a spool rear axle? really cool to see someone take on a project like this…
Great job, sounds amazing, looking forward to see this completed! I have a small concern maybe I'm wrong, but the anti-roll cage having only 2 fix points could be a little flimsy, are you planing on a halo-like head protection?
I’m curious if the clutch is slipping because of weight. I feel like it weighs alot more than a cbr1000 bike and that’s causing strain on the clutches just a thought and hadn’t seen it in the comments yet. Been watching your channel for years. Very very very impressive that you built that car in your garage learning everything on your owe and working on it so relentlessly. Great job 👍🏻
Is it just the angle from the video or does it turn left a lot easier than right? Just seemed like it didn't need as much steering input to go left compared to when turning right.
I have used part of the tube chassis as a functional air tank. Some sanctioned race bodies require inspection holes, so obviously that wouldn't work in those instances, but for a project like this it would work. The interior volume of DOM tubing can get pretty significant.
Those pedal fluid containers can be relocated to allow for a steering shaft to position the steering behind the battery and solve some of your angle issues.
You can teleport the steering shaft to the front of the chasis and set the rack right in the middle no geometry issues, just rearrange the break/cluch cilinders, not that hard
Im glad you pulled through with the Idea! Now you know what to do and head in the right direction, Im a big fan of trial and error until eventually you get it done its what i do in my every day life too!! Awesome!!
Kyle, I'm so hyped too finally see it in a driveable state! I'm in the process of designing a two seat tandem LMP-style streetcar, and would love to hear any tips you have to give. Keep up the awesome work, I can't wait to see it on the track!
This this is actually insane! Im so curious, how and where do you get your tubing from? Anywhere Ive looked for 1 1/4 .120 its like 100 bucks for 6 feet. Is this normal? IT seems pretty expensive to me
@Boostedlifestyle lol...okay....youre right youre right....mustangs, specifically fox body variants were definitely kings of grip...i stand corrected... dumbass, ive seen them slip on a puddle" barely" an inch deep, the same size as your D.. but be tunnel visioned when your ego gets a chub downer... i get it. Ill be dumb, you can be as smart as your daddy says you are.
This is the first video of yours I'm seeing... and you know how sometimes you can just immediately tell where someones from, based on a back alley haha What an absolutely incredible project though!
For 3D printer, I recommend an Elegoo Neptune 4 Max. It's only $500 and has a large print volume of 420mm x 420mm x 480mm. I used it for printing large parts.
well you can lower the steering rack to where you want. just have a sprocket on the steering rack and a chain going up to where the input axle is placed.
I know you have been going headfirst into getting this finished and driving, but I was just wondering what happened with your Hemi Fox? is it on the back burner, did you sell it, etc. etc.
you CAN put the steering bars in the right place you just have to make a remote to the actual steering rack , can be done theres room for it too (wish was my oly concern the last time i mentioned it "put a bar in the right spot for the steering arms to sit level , put the bar in slider bearings and attach the steering rods to it , weld a sturdy triangulated arm to it connecting it to the steering rack in a way so it cannot flex only move from one side to the other and youre done
Dude I made a huge mistake and quit watching you and i am now so sorry because this is an amazing project im jelly! Also Kyle dude you are such a pimp, being brave enough to do a project like this and all the things you have learned is truly impressive my man! ❤❤❤
I have a concern about the tubes that make the junction between the front and the central part of the car because they are perpendicular and if their thickness is not sufficient, they may crash under the weight of adjacent parts look at the Ariel Atom which is made the same way, there is only one tube going from the front to the back of the car (they used 2 huge tubes, one above on the other to make the sides of the car connected by a simple trellis and the chassis is absolutely undeformable) apart from this concern about the solidity of the junction between the front and the central part, it looks nice this small single-seater
At least that's bump steer in the safe direction (y) as you corner harder and develop more roll it steers out of the corner. That just means you must add more steering to counter, as you corner harder, you have to add small amounts of steering to compensate for bumpsteer - it's equivalent to the understeer direction - you'll just perceive it as understeer, it's fine
i will say that if you don't put the battery on the front wheels then you could make provisions for a weight insert and that would be future proof since you can add or take them away as needed.
Henry Ford made the first prototype Model T several times before nailing it. But what's interesting is that the vert first prototype when he and his engineers realized "this isn't going to work" Henry pushed to keep going when they all wanted to start over. The idea he professed (paraphrased) is this: "We have more mistakes yet to make, and more to learn from. If we start over there will be mistakes made further from where we are now." And that's it. Too many people are stuck in project paralysis because they're so focused on being "perfect" out the gate. KEEP GOING! If you iterate on an incomplete project you're never have a complete project. I learned this best when I had the revelation that my daily driver was the enemy of my project car. For years I thought having a daily meant I could tackle "larger" projects for the project car. But instead the project car spends most of it's life down, mid-project. KEEP IT RUNNING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. We all build cars to USE AND ENJOY them. The more time you spend enjoying it, the more motivated you'll be to ITERATE it in small chunks instead of scrapping it and starting over.
I'm first!!
w ur actually first I'm 2nd lol
She cheated that my wife 🤣
That's because Kyle is a gentleman
@@Boostedlifestyle ofc🤣🤣
Are people still doing that? I thought that by now the time would come where it's obvious to everyone that nobody really cares what order your post is.
I´ve developed the suspension for a formula student car, and also been responsible for all vehicle dynamics of another, and a few things do scare me. First please do not run the battery in that position. If you crash that can quite likely come into contact with a object. If you have that happen it can be dangerous. Place it in somewhere secure. Second that bump steer is for sure going to damage stability, having sigificant slip angle with vertical movement can be bad if not studied carefully. Also there are a few ways to easily properly align your wheels you can easily have 1 or more degrees of error if you do not measure it properly (saying from experience), and bad alignment will create worse handling and more unpredictability. If you need any suggetions I'm sure me and other people could give you some advice. Also look if there is not a local FSAE team maybe they can also give you some advices even help you with cad software and some FEM basic analysis (if you do not know what it is research it you will find it interesting). Also i would suggest implementing a rear anti roll bar. I believe it could help you a lot in cornering since you have a locked axle.
I have already said all of those things in previous videos. He doesn't care and states that he makes it up as he goes and doesn't want to study anything... Bummer. I am also a suspension member of an FSAE team
@@Crusher29 Well, he said for the next one he's taking ideas/help and wants to nerd out with people about it on insta, so... Maybe you two should go there and post your knowledge?
@@Crusher29 there's a guy in the same province as Kyle who was on a FSAE team who I mentioned to Kyle, not sure of he's contacted him or not though.
@@Crusher29 He clearly states that he just wants to finish this project so that he can build a new and better planned formula car with all the lessons he's learned and picked up throughout the series. Not sure what your problem is?
@@kallekula84 I don't have one. I don't follow him anymore, just checking from time to time if there's a new Formula video. Sorry if i said something wrong
So, are we counting the f1 cart as Kyle's midlife crisis Miata? I mean, it has a few Miata parts... so, may as well.
Yes! But I will also build a better one 🤪
@Boostedlifestyle Honestly, knowing how your brain works about _not_ picturing things in your head, this first attempt has gone really well considering. Doing a second one and having this one for reference will be super helpful.
What a hell of a MLC miata.. I'd think he went straight to God tier if we're talking on those terms..😂
Yes and he has upgraded the mx5 to pure lighting sex
Lighting sex...... .zap
That thing sounds freaking awesome! I love the dedication you've had to completing this project and I think it's gonna be a ripper.
Thank you thank you 😇😇 it's been a long time man
A bit late but when you're making steering columns with multiple u-joints you need to offset them in their rotation. Basically you need to turn one 90 degrees, it prevents binding at weird angles. It will still function but you will get better operation with them offset. Learned this from Mike Finnegan on Roadkill back in the day. Makes sense when you watch and feel the difference. Awesome build! You're doing great, can't wait to see the finished project.
Meaning on the shaft thag connects to both U joints, both Us on that shaft should face the same way.
Mate, I've been watching you build this since the start, and it's crazy how emotionally invested you can get watching someone achieve dreams. Inspirational stuff. Cheers from Australia.
Oh yeah! Finally after watching all the way from the start over the last two years it's finally drive-able. Amazing work and keep it going the sameway!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I needed this. When everything in the world feels like it might be falling to shit, leave it to a Kyle, nay, The Kyle, to give us what we need. Awesome work.
Congrats, man. That thing is a work of art. Can’t wait till you get that clutch fixed.
Been watching since the start. Its so freaking cool! Congrats! Really nice to see how much you have learned as well
Dude thats what its all about, I started screing a few pieces of wood together 15years ago. Today I build arcade cabinets in record time. What I am trying to say is you gain experience while doing what is fun. The setbacks are the lessons, not the wins. Really odd reading that out loud...lol. Good job man.
I believe that 100 percent 😁
You are awesome man. I love seeing you create all of these things instead of just buying it off-the-shelf. So happy that that's the direction you're going. Cannot wait to see this amazing build and the next one
Talk about vibin'! This is such a great moment for the channel! What a great accomplishment, Kyl3 Williams!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 You sir, are a badass and I love you, man.
#teamraceteam🔥🔥🔥
This thing is sick, awesome job! Can't wait to see the bodywork! Lowering that rack and pinion should help with the bump steer, keeping the tie rods more level
This channel is seriously underrated. I'm having a great time learning with you. Good job man keep it up!
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
What makes this series so enjoyable is that it is not whitewashed. Things start out wonky, you own your failures and take pride in becoming a better engineer. The fun part is watching you do stuff not that perfect and then wanting to do it better because you learned. Good that you make your own design everywhere, it would be boring if you used someone else's plans or ideas and just assembled something.
Thank you for that. I never really thought about it that way before. But I love sharing my personal experience and growth it's fun 😁
Why not just have a section of the frame that is pressure welded? Drill and tap the frame and use that as your air storage. That's what we do on race bikes. Use a section of tube from or the swingarm for our air storage.
Kyle and Geena, y'all rock! Finally, the video I knew was coming. That thing is so badass and sounds awesome. Can't wait for you to fix the last few things. Peace easy and get that v! ❤
Now we need to see a turbo K24 cart next and maybe colab with B/B Kyle, man i hate the clutches was slipping. Been cool to see you be able to ring it out a little but also that gave you the chance to feel it out without the tires spinning too. Awesome job
I was thinking about a Honda engine one also 👀
Please do.. A Honda cart drag build would be sick...
That's so cool, man! Not only that hell of a machine but also seeing you being able to finally drive it after all that time. So excited of seeing it rock the track! Keep up the great work man
Bro! That's so awesome!
So cool to see it moving under it's own power.
Such a legendary build bro, keep it up!!
amazing, i love this thing and how supportive Geena is
Good call on not putting the battery at your legs. In a crash, that might take out your feet. How do you put the transmission in neutral?
Excellent, well done. No overheating, no fluid leaks out. No electrical issues. You can make adjustments and start planning your tests. Plus yo can think of an aero and bodywork. It’s made by yourself and you can now build know how for the next one. I made a decision. My F1 project will be with an VW 1.8T and a Hewland gear box, Porsche GT3 hubs, breaks, steering box. Targeted weight 450kg without fluids. It’s a turbo, the tank will take 100l. Good luck with your project. It’s amazing to see how one can get there where he feels like the Wright Brothers.
100% for the effort. 👍
Fair play to anyone attempting something like this , trust me it ain’t easy and to design a car from scratch takes decades of experience and knowledge.
I’ve had 30 years in manufacturing and motorsport , make everything myself and am currently designing a full race car from scratch. Chassis, suspension, bodywork etc etc all by hand.
Let people like you two be an inspiration to anyone any age .
Yes bits will break, bits will fall off and you will do everything differently the second time round as you learn from your mistakes. But just have fun as part of the journey , share the memories , meet new people.
A priceless experience when one looks at the bigger picture.
Best wishes and good luck to you both.👌😉🇬🇧.
I subbed not because of just the content(which btw is amazing), but also because your personality is so warm, and funny I think you will grow a lot from your personality! I am here with you on your journey!❤
I like your work and dedication. I would recommend mounting the battery behind the front bulkhead. Just incase of a crash.
You're not wrong I was going to put a bar around it I think inside the nose cone
YOU DID IT KYLE!!! I've been watching since you were building the Supra and driving dump trucks, you are crushing bro.
I've been watching your channel Kyle since you had 10K subs, been a few years now, this project would have been a dream a few ago, now , it's reality !! Well done Kyle, say hi Virginjam too :) Cheers from Australia :)
More reactive steering is meeded for sure, but this build is awesome. Ive been quietly watching for so long. This is epic! We all find the errors in our builds and setups! Keep building and keep learning. Oh most importantly keep going fast!
20:30 Ethan Would Approve Of the Hexagons!
Yes!!!
This has been an amazing series and to finally see you drive it was wonderful!
I stumbled upon this channel when you were at day one, and been keeping up ever since. Such joy to see it on the road 🎉🎉
Just found your channel tonight scrolling through TH-cam. 5 minutes into the video I subscribed. I watch alot of automotive youtubers like B is for Build , Taylor Ray , Danger Dan , Boosted Boiz , Cleetus and others. Really digged the video. Think ill go back and watch the whole series.
I appreciate that 😁😁
Once again a great video. I have a question though. Why do you keep the bank angle sensor? Do you need it in the formula class? I will "borrow" the airshifter idea on my build.....
I dunno It was just there so I added it too
@Boostedlifestyle i see. On mine i removed it so it couldnt stop the engine. One less point of failure.... Anyway cool build...
28:00 the way it handles with a solid/live rear axle is great! I would have expected the tires to chatter & skip a lot more
Even though hollow core solder has flux in it, you really need to use flux before you solder. It ensures you get a real weld between the two copper pieces. You wont see it, but if you don't use flux, the joint will crack.
This is EVERY mans dream come true!!! Great Job!!
I'm so jealous! This video made me realize I'm only driving an f1 car if I build one in my life as well! Huge inspiration, awesome work, man! Enjoy!❤
For doing the fiberglass seat you can prime your mold and then use a release agent to make it easier to remove afterwards. I have had to do this before when I was repairing the fiberglass front cap of a city bus.
Sweet build, and really cool to see the design aspects come together. Can't wait to see you rippin in this thing. nice work !
Freakin awesome dude!!👏🏼👏🏼 Iv'e been watching this build since day 1. So stoked to see her finally drive
Absolute legend. Congratulations, this is only the beginning
Holy heck I wonder what the people and car you passed were thinking haha
@TokyoCollins probably thought....why isnt that thing turbocharged!
Also do any hood shit in the maliboost yet?
I’ve always wanted to use the tubing of the chassis as an air tank. I realize that it would take an incredible amount of extra time in prep and checking each joint but you already have a huge hollow container.
Love what you're doing! A couple of things to consider. Please consider making your battery tray out of something other than carbon fiber blend. Carbon Fiber conducts electricity and cause you to do serious damage to your electrical system! Also, consider creating some "L" shaped drop links to drop the steering rods. While not perfect, it'll allow for better bump-steer characteristics, as any driving you do-doesn't matter the speed, will generate peculiar driving dynamics. I have a feeling your Ackerman's off as well due to your steering rod mounting points.
I'm just scared of it putting to much load on the small rack I have currently. I may do a redesign
Can't wait for the next part, looking forward to see your progress in the upcoming year!
The angle sensor will shut your engine during long curves, be carreful.
You should find the way for bypassing it.
Sorry for my english, i am french😅
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I was going to drag you through the mud at first. But after watching the video I have to say good job my friend! Stay safe and always wear that lid, the ground is harder than your face. Can't wait to see what's next.
Congrats man, you hit a milestone for the project! I know it may be a ways to go but I can't wait to see this thing with some body work over it!
great work man, seems you have learned alot during the process of building and your skills have improved alot. Well done. Just keep learning and applying it.
Things left:metal plates/Carosery,front wing,back wing,paint (optional) halo+optional depends if its 1970-2010 or the 2020s,Rear view mirrors,and being proud of it because it acctualy has a similar size to an F4 car
These videos are always such a treat.
what are you running for a rear differential? anything at all? or is it just a spool rear axle?
really cool to see someone take on a project like this…
Chain- driven spool
Will you modify the steering further to fix the steering ratio?
Great job, sounds amazing, looking forward to see this completed! I have a small concern maybe I'm wrong, but the anti-roll cage having only 2 fix points could be a little flimsy, are you planing on a halo-like head protection?
Will you move the battery to any other place later in the progress of the car as the position isn't safe if a head on collision happens
I’m curious if the clutch is slipping because of weight. I feel like it weighs alot more than a cbr1000 bike and that’s causing strain on the clutches just a thought and hadn’t seen it in the comments yet. Been watching your channel for years. Very very very impressive that you built that car in your garage learning everything on your owe and working on it so relentlessly. Great job 👍🏻
are you going to make a 2009 type front wing or a modern type wing?
Is it just the angle from the video or does it turn left a lot easier than right? Just seemed like it didn't need as much steering input to go left compared to when turning right.
Wow! Just found this channel. Amazing build! Can't wait to see more of it. Subscribed!
I have used part of the tube chassis as a functional air tank. Some sanctioned race bodies require inspection holes, so obviously that wouldn't work in those instances, but for a project like this it would work. The interior volume of DOM tubing can get pretty significant.
so, what style shifter are you going to use, paddles or stick?
Those pedal fluid containers can be relocated to allow for a steering shaft to position the steering behind the battery and solve some of your angle issues.
You can teleport the steering shaft to the front of the chasis and set the rack right in the middle no geometry issues, just rearrange the break/cluch cilinders, not that hard
Motorcycle engines and gearboxes work so well,for this kind of project. Sounds sooooo good!
Hell yeah brother! This is awesome! It's so satisfying to finally see this thing move under its own power.
Im glad you pulled through with the Idea! Now you know what to do and head in the right direction, Im a big fan of trial and error until eventually you get it done its what i do in my every day life too!! Awesome!!
did you put the battery in front of the nose to make sure you have a nice explosion during a crash?
Loved seeing the build quality progress thru the entire build!! 🤟
Kyle, I'm so hyped too finally see it in a driveable state! I'm in the process of designing a two seat tandem LMP-style streetcar, and would love to hear any tips you have to give. Keep up the awesome work, I can't wait to see it on the track!
This this is actually insane! Im so curious, how and where do you get your tubing from? Anywhere Ive looked for 1 1/4 .120 its like 100 bucks for 6 feet. Is this normal? IT seems pretty expensive to me
Great to see you growing your 3d modelling and engineering skills !
Looks great! What's your plan about its shell? Will you leave it as a skeleton like this or you plan to putt a shell on top of it?
Hell yes!! I’ve been waiting for this Kyle!!
29:27 Yeah it "grips up" , look the other car in your garage. Virtually ANYTHING else will have more grip comparitively.
You sound stupid.
@Boostedlifestyle lol...okay....youre right youre right....mustangs, specifically fox body variants were definitely kings of grip...i stand corrected... dumbass, ive seen them slip on a puddle" barely" an inch deep, the same size as your D.. but be tunnel visioned when your ego gets a chub downer... i get it. Ill be dumb, you can be as smart as your daddy says you are.
This is the first video of yours I'm seeing... and you know how sometimes you can just immediately tell where someones from, based on a back alley haha
What an absolutely incredible project though!
For 3D printer, I recommend an Elegoo Neptune 4 Max. It's only $500 and has a large print volume of 420mm x 420mm x 480mm. I used it for printing large parts.
well you can lower the steering rack to where you want. just have a sprocket on the steering rack and a chain going up to where the input axle is placed.
bro, NICEEE Project!! you cannot install a Formula 1 MOZA FSR steering wheel or any type?
I know you have been going headfirst into getting this finished and driving, but I was just wondering what happened with your Hemi Fox? is it on the back burner, did you sell it, etc. etc.
Yeah it's still in my other garage 😁
you CAN put the steering bars in the right place you just have to make a remote to the actual steering rack , can be done theres room for it too (wish was my oly concern the last time i mentioned it
"put a bar in the right spot for the steering arms to sit level , put the bar in slider bearings and attach the steering rods to it , weld a sturdy triangulated arm to it connecting it to the steering rack in a way so it cannot flex only move from one side to the other and youre done
1st time seeing this. Congrats! Like a modern early 60s F1/F2 car!
So cool to see it in motion I'm happy for you to finally get a chance to drive what you build
That’s something to be so incredibly proud off! Kudos, bravo sirs 💪
Dude I made a huge mistake and quit watching you and i am now so sorry because this is an amazing project im jelly! Also Kyle dude you are such a pimp, being brave enough to do a project like this and all the things you have learned is truly impressive my man! ❤❤❤
feel like you should make the roll hoop much higher than what its at now to adjust for if ever it bends abit on case of a rollover
Won’t lie - the teasers had me checking to see this video!
CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉
This is way too cool my dude,
Looking forward to seeing it on track with the clutch biting as it should.
That's one hell of a project. I remember the days of the 4 turbo civic. Came a long way brother. Ready for some hemi fox action.
Ive been begging collin furze to make this... Thank you for doing this.. Im supporting you bro!
Is that air compressor gonna work laying on it side like that?
I have a concern about the tubes that make the junction between the front and the central part of the car because they are perpendicular and if their thickness is not sufficient, they may crash under the weight of adjacent parts
look at the Ariel Atom which is made the same way, there is only one tube going from the front to the back of the car (they used 2 huge tubes, one above on the other to make the sides of the car connected by a simple trellis and the chassis is absolutely undeformable)
apart from this concern about the solidity of the junction between the front and the central part, it looks nice this small single-seater
Awesome job mate. Do you ever stand back from a project and think "How??" What started as a pile of pipes and a vision became THIS.
At least that's bump steer in the safe direction (y) as you corner harder and develop more roll it steers out of the corner. That just means you must add more steering to counter, as you corner harder, you have to add small amounts of steering to compensate for bumpsteer - it's equivalent to the understeer direction - you'll just perceive it as understeer, it's fine
i will say that if you don't put the battery on the front wheels then you could make provisions for a weight insert and that would be future proof since you can add or take them away as needed.
The steering tie-rod arms could have a bend in them to improve clearance. Very cool build! Well done!
what was most helpful for you in learning 3d modeling and printing?
Just driving in and doing it. TH-cam is the best resource
Henry Ford made the first prototype Model T several times before nailing it. But what's interesting is that the vert first prototype when he and his engineers realized "this isn't going to work" Henry pushed to keep going when they all wanted to start over. The idea he professed (paraphrased) is this: "We have more mistakes yet to make, and more to learn from. If we start over there will be mistakes made further from where we are now."
And that's it. Too many people are stuck in project paralysis because they're so focused on being "perfect" out the gate. KEEP GOING! If you iterate on an incomplete project you're never have a complete project.
I learned this best when I had the revelation that my daily driver was the enemy of my project car. For years I thought having a daily meant I could tackle "larger" projects for the project car. But instead the project car spends most of it's life down, mid-project. KEEP IT RUNNING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. We all build cars to USE AND ENJOY them. The more time you spend enjoying it, the more motivated you'll be to ITERATE it in small chunks instead of scrapping it and starting over.
Nathan I totally agree with your input analysts of the situation, and agree wholeheartedly....
Finally !
We’ve been waiting for so long