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Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:14am

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Reply #1 - Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:32am

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Not all that suprising really, I mean take rallying, pushing machines to their limits in harsh and varied conditions. Probably a good idea to go to them for advice on off-roading...
Also they have far more experience with composite materials and the like.
 

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Reply #2 - Jan 16th, 2010 at 11:56am

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Motorsport companies are usually very good at finding ways around problems and creating ideal vehicles. I think it is a great idea looking to them for guidance. They know better than most how to get maximum performance and what parts you need where to achieve the things the vehicle requires.

Lets hope this ends the debate about our troops not getting the right equipment, because the machines they could be getting should be perfect for the job.
 

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Reply #3 - Jan 16th, 2010 at 1:56pm

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ozzy72 wrote on Jan 16th, 2010 at 9:32am:
Also they have far more experience with composite materials and the like.


I think that's what the article's getting at - contractors have obviously cottoned on to the expertise available in make strong, lightweight components and structures, and also, as the hull example shows, large single piece carbon fibre sections.
 
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