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Originally Posted by Dave McLaughlin
Daniel,
I appreciate the concern and the suggestions. I completely understand that you're not picking on my poor little module  I have considered adding a ring like you suggested. Possibly out of delrin or something of the like. It seems like there is a definite divide on Delphi between the 111 style and the 118 style module.
From what I have seen on Delphi and in person, there are numerous swerves without support rings that have worked just fine. I'm planning on CADing up a version with the ring to see how I would have to alter the frame and module to make it work, but I find that I am of the persuasion that prefers the no-ring approach. I would like to here more about the pros and cons off adding a ring if you would humor me with the discussion... |
Both designs have tradeoffs and their use truely depends on design intent.
Since I'm of the pro ring design, I'll put forth what I see as it's biggest pros and cons:
Pro: Less stress on the whole module -- with the ring low (near the ground) you have a significantly shorter lever arm and therefore much lower stress (see above post). This will allow you to make your side plates thinner (and lighter) while increasing their robustness.
Con: More framework. The frame must contact the module at 2 rings that are not close to each other. That means more framework and possibly a heavier chassis.
Ring designs tend to have less ground clearance as well, but with the side gear that low in your design I don't see that as much of an issue.
If anyone else would like to chime in, I'd like to hear y'alls opinion as well.