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29-10-2007, 18:44

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Re: Chassis Materials

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Originally Posted by AndyB

It has three times the strength with about the same weight as aluminum.

It's about 3 times heavier.... but, it is offered in thinner wall thickness than aluminum usually. But still, it's a good deal heavier.

294 used the kit frame in 05, a welded 2x1 extrusion frame similar to 4/22/60/254/968 in '06 and a plate sandwich concept (similar to 233 in 2006) for '07 and our current prototype.

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