GT3 Crashbox
N2’s chassis was factory fitted with the very securely attached standard Exige/Elise composite crash box in faultless condition. However, to enable the radiators to be orientated at the most efficient angle and run cooler within the restrictive confines of the front clam; N2 will use the aluminium GT3 specification crash structure.
By using the GT3 spec aluminium crashboxN2has lost over 1 KG of weight over the front wheels and gained more substantial splitter and clam mounting opportunities.
Now facing the incoming airflow at 50° and coupled with the planned carbon exhaust louvers to the bonnet, the radiators cooling capacity has been greatly increased. This is especially important to the N2 project as the high poweredToyotaengine requires carefully controlled engine and inlet temperatures. The inlet temps will be moderated through the PWR charge cooling system which shares the same airflow as the engine radiator and requires efficient packaging.
Removal of the crash box, it transpires, is neither a simple nor a quick task.
Once the composite box had been removed (and sacrificed in the process) the work of cleaning away the bonding residue continued.
The new GT3 specification aluminium structure has been offered up to the spotless chassis and fitted in accordance with original GT3 fixing points ready for the radiators to be mounted.
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