General question on the roadster chassis design

[ndevor1968]

So I aspire to own a Mark IV and as such I downloaded the pdf file revision a and b to check out the build process.

My question, to anyone with the electronic version of the manual (I can’t verify it’s in the paperback version), is on pdf page 28 there is the bare powder coated black chassis and I’m curious if the door skeleton sections shown are inset into the fiberglass doors when molded?

If this isn’t the case was this a different iteration of the chassis?

Just interested and any insight is appreciated.

Thank you

[FFinisher]

So I aspire to own a Mark IV and as such I downloaded the pdf file revision a and b to check out the build process.

My question, to anyone with the electronic version of the manual (I can’t verify it’s in the paperback version), is on pdf page 28 there is the bare powder coated black chassis and I’m curious if the door skeleton sections shown are inset into the fiberglass doors when molded?

If this isn’t the case was this a different iteration of the chassis?

Just interested and any insight is appreciated.

There are steel frames inside the doors. I am not looking at a manual.

Thank you

There are steel frames inside the doors. I am not looking at a manual.

[GoDadGo]

This little video may make you take the plunger sooner than later.

https://youtu.be/wVT6QHyBxDA

Welcome to the Factory Five Family!

[ndevor1968]

Thank you I appreciate knowing.

[CraigS]

Yes the roadster doors come w/ inner and outer fiberglass panels bonded together w/ the frame in between. One day at Phileas Fogg's house the unpainted car and the sun were just right and I took this picture.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49748701673_d2de89343e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iN86MK)Internal door frame (https://flic.kr/p/2iN86MK) by craig stuard (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152454123@N04/), on Flickr

[SJDave]

Two more motivational videos for you....these cars are a blast to take out for HPDE days and very inexpensive to run. Very little brake and tire wear due to light weight, slight understeer as designed and a fast lap is due to your skill in handling throttle, brake and steering with NO traction control, ABS and stability control. Very satisfying when you get it right! And Yes I have been off track a few times due to driver error, but haven't hit anything..yet! You will really enjoy the build process and meeting friends on the forum and your home area that will become your best friends over time....Superformance guys talk about their vacations, Factory Five builders talk about about build challenges and aw ****s...and finally vacations.

First time at Laguna Seca - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDkaYYBlGe8

First time at Sonoma Norcal Shelby Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV52ObFfWuU&list=FLdydJImO3N_Do3zHeMrW-YA

[Avalanche325]

There are many aspects to these cars. Building is of course one of them.

I autocross. It is a blast, and in my opinion the best and safest way to improve your skill and learn your car.
I also track. Truly a blast. Of course, more risk than autocross.
Cruise-ins and the occasional cars and coffee. I am not a car show guy myself. But that might be your thing.
Cobra Club cruises. Both local where 3 - 7 of us get together and do a cruise and lunch. Then there are larger Cobra clubs (Deep South Cobra Club for me) where 25 - 40 cars get together, cruise, eat, drink and usually get into a car museum or private collection during a three day weekend. We had a all Cobra track day last time.

New friends and tons of fun.

[silver_pilate]

I just looked at the page/picture you mentioned, and yes, those door frames are within the composite door skin, as mentioned by others.