Seven with an aero nose?

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from trvmotorsport.com

 

http://www.trvmotorsport.com/images/trv2cars.jpg

 

 

Have any of you seen this car - or talked about it on this forum?

 

They don't consider themselves a seven... just a track car. 1800 lbs. Chevy drivetrain.

 

The back could use some work :ack:

http://www.trvmotorsport.com/images/newcar7.jpg

 

but I actually don't mind the front too much (if it results in any downforce)

 

[xromad]

:ack: "Now that's just ugly, I don't care who you are!" :jester:

 

When do I get to drive one?

[Arya Ebrahimi]

Something about the front of that car looks "shark like" to me.

 

If you're really going for aerodynamics, why not do something similar to the older F1 cars. Kinda like this, but with the wings much lower to the ground, almost under the nose:

http://www.oldracingcars.com/Images/brownd/T140-Amm-400x.jpg

[locostv8]

TVR Open Tracker=FUGLEY

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not the same company as TVR.

[JohnCh]

If you're really going for aerodynamics, why not do something similar to the older F1 cars.

 

Kind of like the Brooke Double R?

 

http://www.brookecars.co.uk/images/brooke_sports_car-700.jpg

 

-John

[slngsht]

It's tough to get that look with a seven due to the bulk of the engine in the front. The nose will have to be pretty long.

 

Here's another concept. Saw this posted by DIYMAN at the CCC. Not sure if it's his design, or just pics of another car:

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/899256773_DSC_739421.jpg

[southwind25]

hey now,,that last one has a certial coolness factor.

not what we would even consider doing to ours..but if we had a spare one laying around sure..

 

[slngsht]

hey now,,that last one has a certial coolness factor.

not what we would even consider doing to ours..but if we had a spare one laying around sure..

 

I feel the same way. It'd be very nice for a dedicated track piece. I really like that it provides the full width of the front for a functional wing, and that it looks like the hood and nose cone are integrated.

 

I'm always a little worried about my hood taking flight, as has happened to a few folks.

[Birkin42]

Though the front nose on my Birkin is only held on with 4 M6 screws, I guess there is enough frame behind it to attach to for the front down force load.

Now the rear frame in my Birkin barely looks strong enough to hold up the fuel tank and the optional spare wheel. I can't see it holding any significant load from a rear wing. Wonder what he did?

 

It's surprising how a few add-ons really change the look of the car.

Doesn't look half bad (for a track day car).

[Boxologist]

 

I feel the same way. It'd be very nice for a dedicated track piece. I really like that it provides the full width of the front for a functional wing, and that it looks like the hood and nose cone are integrated.

 

I'm always a little worried about my hood taking flight, as has happened to a few folks.

 

and 5th and 6th latch or clip on the body to the bonnet. u could even put a latch on the nose or scuttle to the hood.

[eVox]

Did you get this from seeing the ad in GRM as well?

[slngsht]

Did you get this from seeing the ad in GRM as well?

 

yes

[squarefour]

I like this one from OZ:

 

http://usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1852995357_collage.jpg

 

http://s144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/Monty155/

[slngsht]

man, that's sweet.

[Boxologist]

cool but won't fly for SCCA autoX. wonder if its OK for club racing?

[slngsht]

cool but won't fly for SCCA autoX. wonder if its OK for club racing?

 

Why not for SCCA autox?

[Mandurath]

Alot of rules about downforce creating objects. Though, CSR's and other factory vehicles with some of these on them will let others get by with them soon enough.

[Boxologist]

D/E mod have rules stipulating that the overal outline/silloette of the vehicle can not changed. Mike D and Tom can do a better job of describing it. and the use of spoilers/certain aero aids.:banghead:

[yellowss7]

Jon, I don't know for sure but the car in picture in the first post with the F1 type nose, could probably run in A Mod. As for the black one in the next set of pics, I'd be more concerned that it would over heat. Doesn't look like it has sufficient air inlets.

 

And you're right, I don't think it would qualify for D/E mod. Maybe B mod.