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Spec Racer Build - Frame Details

Here are some details about things we added to the frame to improve safety or make certain things easier.
	The radiator is normally supported at the bottom by the lower baffle that attaches to the body. We fabricated a bolt in support that attaches to the front framework. This really seems to work well as we have done this on two Cobras now.
A front bumper was added to help support the front body mounts in the event of a slight bump. It also serves as a place to mount a tow hook. This is very handy if the car is stranded on the track for any reason. Tow truck drivers need to act quickly, and having an obvious tow hook prevents them from hooking to something that wouldn't take the stress of a tow.

The rear bumper was added for reasons similar to the front. The area of the frame behind the rear wheels is designed to be a crush zone. This is good for a street car, but I don't think it's needed on a race car. A light to medium hit to the rear might normally require reconstruction of the complete crush zone, but with the bumper this area won't be damaged so easily. The fuel cell also mounts in this area, and I'd like to protect that as much as possible.

This site contains pics and info as a reference to those building FFR Spec Racers, and anyone that simply has an interest.

The site will not be updated further as I have sold this car in early 2003 before the start of the race season.

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