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Why you should buy a Raptor
When building an off road racing car, most of us will opt for the typical combination of proven chassis, high powered
engine and the best bolt on components we can afford. For the
most part, this is a perfectly reasonable approach.
Unfortunately, most of us will have little appreciation of what
Raptor believe to be the most crucial element in off road racing
- correct suspension geometry.
Raptor now offers a clear alternative in off road racing cars that
actually handle. To state the obvious, faster cornering and
later braking translate into better lap times, and Raptor designs
achieve this without throwing more horsepower into the equation.
Raptor at Mildura 2006 AORC - photo courtesy Sean McTigue
Here are five reasons why you should consider a Raptor:
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Raptor chasses are designed around the suspension geometry
and not as a secondary design consideration.
All geometry analysis is
performed using a kinematic suspension design tool called
SusProg3D, the most sophisticated program of its type.
SusProg3D in action
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All design work is produced in Pro Engineer, a precise 3D
modelling program,
which allows an entire vehicle to be designed and analysed
before fabrication begins. This approach ensures that customers
can visualise and tailor their design before the vehicle itself is
manufactured.
Pro Engineer in action - Raptor universal mid board hub
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Only the best available materials which are strong, durable
and light are used in the manufacture of Raptor racing cars.
Cromoly and specialist alloys are
used extensively.
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Raptor prides itself on the quality of its workmanship – we
don’t tolerate average workmanship and neither should you.
Most components are either cut or
machined using CNC machinery and assembled using specialist
jigs.
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Raptor is an Australian owned company that designs,
manufactures and supports products built for our conditions.
No other manufacturer can give
you the same level of analysis and support to help you achieve
your racing aims.
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