Haha. Back in year 2002, I visited several European countries with my family. I saw a lot of W210 Mercedes Benz E Class (the one with one large and one small oval headlamps) being used as taxis over a few countries at there, especially Germany. I was quite surprised back then when I saw so many Mercedes Benz being used as taxis.
As for the citizens around Europe, I notice they prefer small cars especially hatchbacks instead of going for sedans like our country. Mostly you will see a lot of Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, Citroen and Volkswagen over there. Those models that are common were usually small like the size of Myvi and Swift.
because, they are truth to themselves, and yet poor.
they dont see spending heavily on branded car as aim.
simply they are easily self contented with other skill they have.
Asian people has problem in this, love to show class, but empty inside.
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Or a Neo clubsport. Legal roll caged Proton.
Btw dude, how do you guys create a chassis? What are the criterias for creating one of those kit cars you guys are doing in college?
during university, we are competing in Formula Student events.
we attended 2 main event, UK and Germany one.
there are a set of rule to comply with. Just like how F1 team works.
1st, you got to design the car around the rule, like, Roll hoop requirement, track, wheelbase etc...
2nd, you need to get sponsorship to support the team.
3rd, fabricate the parts then assembly
4th, shakedown and testing
5th, tune it for the event.
during event, you need:
1. go thru
scrutineering, noise test, brake test, fuel test, tilt test (5 in totals), drivers need to pass 'out of car in 10 seconds' test with unlocking 7 points safety belt.
2. then static events, consist of
Cost, Design, and business presentation
basically justify your cost of building car, the design selection, and how would you sell your product
3. Dynamic events, the fun part
Acceleration, Skidpad, Sprint and Endurance.
you need everyone work as team, each one deal with responsible task, even like strategy and weather man.
i really miss Formula Student, I wish to do it again. Should have join the team earlier.
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After I did this, play around road car seem to have too much of compromise to me.
In any racing, you want to be as lean as possible.
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Or a Neo clubsport. Legal roll caged Proton.
Btw dude, how do you guys create a chassis? What are the criterias for creating one of those kit cars you guys are doing in college?
if you really want to learn about chassis, it could be as simple as
- support the weight of everything
- provide mounting point for everything
- stiff enough, does not blend during loading
so, depends what do you wanna make, you can have suspension layout designed, power train system decided, then build chassis around them.
I'm no expert, I'm still learning, that's why i'm making replica Caterham/Lotus 7 as case study.
