The pages listed here is a set of information and technical data that support the Mk IV build. It should be of general utility for anyone building a car.
- AN to SAE Conversion: Tubing O.D., SAE thread size and NPT pipe size as a function of AN size.
- Brake balance v. deceleration: A graph, based on a discussion by Walker (2007), on the relative effectiveness of balance bars and proportioning valves for controlling front brake bias as a function of deceleration (g).
- Brake system calculations. A frame grab of a spreadsheet that I created to calculte stopping distance of a Mk IV based on the braking system characteristics. Also, a link to the functioning Excel spreadsheet.
- Drill bit decimal equivalent: e.g., what size is a #30 drill bit in decimal inches?
- Fasteners and fittings: Short discussions of the some of the fasteners and fittings that I used, including rivets, Rivnuts and Clecos.
- Fluid line clamp spacing. Maximum spacing as a function of fluid line (e.g., brake line) size. From Hot Rod magazine.
- Koni shock adjustment guide: for the Series 30 shock
- Links to technical information: URL's for various interesting sites with technical content pertinent to this build.
- Road and Track (2013) data used for developing the 0 to 60 acceleration times as a funciton of HP / wt. ratio.
- Tap and clearance drill sizes: Appropriate hole and drill sizes for tapping and clearance holes: SAE.
- Tools purchased: A listing of the tools that I used for the construction of the roadster.
- Torque specs: Factory Five. From the construction manual.
- Torque specs: SAE Grade 8. From the Portland Bolt and Manufacturing Co. website.