Half-Time Mock-Up
We have made a lot of the components for the X1 and we decided to sticky-tape the parts together to see what our baby looks like. Larger...
How to build a wing.
Like all the composite parts on the X1, the process of making a part is a 4 step procedure. 1. Design 2. Pattern 3. Mould - soon 4. Part...
Bodywork progress
Work is progressing on the bodywork. GROUND EFFECTS For 50 years racing cars have utilised wings (inverted airfoils) to increase the...
Fabricated Chrome-Moly Rear Upright
For the technically minded we machine the hub from 4140 chrome-moly and use 4130 chrome-moly in 2mm and 4mm plate for the TIG welded...
Wheel assembly - design and fabrication.
With the X1 'core' chassis locked down on the prototype bench, the next step is the wheel assemblies. This is a major stage in the design...
Polarizer included
Jon and Dean have spent the last few days finalising the suspension and upright design details of the X1. This picture shows the moment...
Engine wrapped.
I had the pleasure this morning of watching Dean performing some of his artistry with steel tube. He was working on the rear of the X1...
Chassis fabrication.
Dean waves his magic wand and sticks the chassis together. Our revolving jig-welding bench allows us to fully weld the chassis before...
Bending the tube.
Hand formed 4130 chrome-moly tubing for the prototype X1 main chassis rails. With a bit of patience we can produce incredibly accurate...
Can't wait to keep moving on this thing!
Here roughing out lower rear suspension pick-ups.