1 Chassis

USER MANUAL
B. Chassis
Release 6.0 / 2010
INDEX
1.CHASSIS ........................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY ............................................................ 5
FIXED PARTS .................................................................................................. 5
SAFETY WHEEL TETHERS ..................................................................................... 6
SET-UP .............................................................................................................. 7
MICHELIN TIRE INFORMATION .......................................................................... 7
SUGGESTED SETUP.......................................................................................... 7
SETUP ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................ 8
SETTING THE VERTICAL SPRING PRE-LOAD......................................................... 9
FRONT ANTI ROLL DEVICE AND ROLL PRELOAD ................................................. 10
BELLEVILLE STACK CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................. 11
SETTING THE FRONT ROLL PRELOAD................................................................ 12
CASTOR ....................................................................................................... 13
FRONT SUSPENSION PICK-UP POINTS .............................................................. 14
STEERING WHEEL: .......................................................................................... 15
STEERING ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 15
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT .............................................................................. 16
REAR SUSPENSION ......................................................................................... 18
ROLL CENTER AND ANTISQUAT OPTIONS.......................................................... 18
FLOOR EXTENSION MODIFICATION .................................................................. 20
FLOOR EXTENSION MODIFICATION .................................................................. 21
REAR ANTIROLL BAR STIFFNESS...................................................................... 22
REAR SUSPENSION PICK-UP POINTS ................................................................ 24
SET-UP ............................................................................................................ 25
RIDE HEIGHT CHECK AND REFERENCES............................................................ 25
DRAWINGS ................................................................................................... 26
NOSE FITTING ................................................................................................ 29
AERODYNAMICS.............................................................................................. 30
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................ 30
AERODYNAMICS FEATURES OF THE CAR ........................................................... 30
FRONT WING ASSEMBLY................................................................................. 31
MAIN BODY AND UNDERWING ......................................................................... 34
REAR WING ASSEMBLY................................................................................... 36
LOW DOWNFORCE AERODYNAMIC CONFIGURATION (LAC) .................................. 42
POLAR DIAGRAM OF THE CAR.......................................................................... 43
AERO MAPS .................................................................................................. 44
COOLING INLET BLANKING ............................................................................. 46
POLAR DIAGRAM OF THE MAIN ADJUSTABLE DEVICES ........................................ 47
OIL SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 48
OIL LEVEL AND CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................. 48
HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM................................................................................. 49
ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLING .................................................................. 50
EXTRACTABLE SEAT ........................................................................................ 52
CARBON SHELL AND LEG STRAP POSITION ....................................................... 52
B-2
Release 6.0 / 2010

BLACK SOCKET POSITION............................................................................... 54
SIDE BELTS .................................................................................................. 54
DRIVER SEAT DIMENSION .............................................................................. 55
FUEL SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 56
EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM LAY-OUT ................................................................... 56
EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM LAY-OUT ................................................................... 57
DETAILS....................................................................................................... 57
TESTING ...................................................................................................... 58
PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................... 58
SBS 30 DRY BATTERY................................................................................... 59
CHARGING PROCEDURE.................................................................................. 59
SAFETY NOTES .............................................................................................. 59
SWITCH PLATE................................................................................................ 60
SWG & CONVERSION TABLE............................................................................ 61
SHEET METAL THICKNESS .............................................................................. 61
UNIT CONVERSION TABLE .............................................................................. 61
B-3
Release 6.0 / 2010
1.CHASSIS
B-4
Release 6.0 / 2010

GENERAL AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY
Motor racing is not covered by warranty due to the intentional choice of drivers
to race in a dangerous environment
DALLARA indicates that, under normal operating conditions, this model of car, when new,
would not show failure in structural components before it has completed around
10 000 Km. This holds true if necessary maintenance and checks are provided and if the
car has no previous accidents.
DALLARA is not responsible for incorrect chassis repairs, if made outside its factory or in
centres not authorized by DALLARA.
Chassis should be checked for structural failure not later than two years after delivery
from the DALLARA factory, and after each major accident. After the first check or after
any major accident it is mandatory to check the chassis every year in a centre authorized
by DALLARA.
FIXED PARTS
Teams are not allowed to use, test or run chassis parts not supplied by Magasin Pices
dtaches Comptition Renault Sport except for the parts related to driver comfort in the
cockpit.
Main fixed parts are the following ones:
Springs (front: between 900 and 1600 lb/in, rear: between 900 and 1700 lb/in).
ZF SACHS Race Engineering Dampers FBT23 (front) and FBT24 (rear)
Differential ramps: 20/60; 45/80; 45/45 and 45/20 only allowed
Front anti roll bar with 2mm Belleville springs.
Rear T-shaped anti roll bar: 20x2.25, 25x1.5, 30x1.5, and 30x5 mm only are allowed
Carbon / Carbon Clutch (140mm diameter)
Carbon discs and carbon brake pads
Brake master cylinders
Seat harness
B-5
Release 6.0 / 2010
SAFETY WHEEL TETHERS
FRONT TETHERS WHEEL SIDE
FRONT TETHERS CHASSIS SIDE
REAR TETHERS WHEEL SIDE
REAR TETHERS CHASSIS SIDE
Wheel side installation:

Front and rear: eyelet trapped around the brake calliper bosses.
Chassis side installation:
Front: front tether eyelet trapped around lower wishbone front leg central
bracket;
Rear: Tether eyelet trapped around the suspension brackets. Use a specific
washer create enough space for the tether eyelet as described below:
Renault Sport and Dallara recommend replacing
wheel tethers if one or more of the following
conditions are met:
The cable has been on the car for 12 months

The car has been in an accident.
The cable has been damaged, i.e. the braid,
tape or mould have been damaged exposing
the fibre, the cable or cover has been cut, the
cable has been over-tensioned (cables are not
designed to be exposed to any load prior to
an accident
B-6
Release 6.0 / 2010

SET-UP
MICHELIN TIRE INFORMATION

Tire dimensions depend on tyre pressure, rim width and camber angle.
The stiffness values are based on the recommended inflating pressure (hot tyres).
FRONT
26/64/13
1994
317.4
295.2
329.5
8.7
1.5
Specification
Static circumference (mm)
Unloaded radius (mm)
Average loaded radius (mm)
Width
Weight (kg)
Hot tire pressure (bar)
REAR
32/66-13
2060
327.8
308.5
382.5
10.2
1.5
SUGGESTED SETUP
The set-up considers the complete car, with all liquids [water, oil], driver and 30
kilograms of fuel, ready to race.
The front anti-roll setting pre-load is double stiffness pre-load, for details look at the
FARB pages.
Ride height
Camber
Castor (apparent)
Toe (total two wheels)
Springs
Vertical pre-load
Damper free gap
Damper setting LS
Damper setting HS
Roll centre setting
Anti Roll setting
Roll pre-load
Ramps
Differential setting Plates
Preload
mm
deg
deg
deg
Lb/in
mm
mm
FRONT
23
-3.5
0.0
40 OUT
1600
5.5 turn
4
B8 R10
B10 R6
STD
<<<<>>>>
notches
mm
B-7
2
-
REAR
38
-2.5
20 IN
1300
0 turn
11
B10 R2
B8 R8
3-A
20x2.25 Titan P3
Acc 20 Bra 60
8
0.4
Release 6.0 / 2010
SETUP ADJUSTMENT
POSITIVE CHANGE IN:
Ride Height
Toe
Camber
Castor
PUSHROD ADJUSTER
Ride Height change
+1 barrel
Camber change (deg)
TURN
Thread size
TOE ADJUSTER (PER WHEEL)
toe change (deg)
thread step
CAMBER +1mm
SHIM
toe change (deg)
CASTOR ADJUSTER
Castor change (deg)
Thread step & size
Ride height change
+1TURN
Camber change (deg)
Toe change (deg)
SPRING PLATFORM
thread step (mm)
+1TURN
height change (mm)
RATIOS
WHEEL/SPRING RATIO (vertical)
WHEEL/BELLEVILLE RATIO (lateral)
WHEEL/DROP LINK RATIO (roll)
ROLL CENTRE HEIGHT
[from ground]
MEANS:
car moves up
toe-out
upper part of rim outward
lower part of rim points ahead
FRONT
REAR
6.00mm
7.56mm
0.1
0.16
M20x2R+7/16UNF20L=3.27mm
M20x2R+1/2UNF20L=3.27mm
0.6 (per turn)

1/4UNF-24
0.28
0
0.31 (per 1mm shim)
0.34
1.06mm-1/4UNF-24
+0.20 mm
+0.19
0
0.42
1.27mm-1/2UNF-20
+0.42 mm
+0.14
0.05
1.5
1.31
1.5
1.72
0.874
1.704
--
1.15
---1.61
7.4 mm [down]
STD: 32mm [up]
0.24
0
Spacers to adjust camber and rear toe are available in the following thickness.
FRONT: 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mm
REAR: 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.0mm.
Combine these spacers to make fine adjustments.
At the rear, you can adjust toe with differential spacers.
At the front, because of the mono geometry, when the axle moves vertically by 1mm,
the vertical spring is compressed by 1/0.87 mm. When the difference in wheel vertical
movement, from side to side, is 2 mm, the Belleville stack is compressed by 1/1.704
mm.
B-8
Release 6.0 / 2010

FRONT SUSPENSION
SETTING THE VERTICAL SPRING PRE-LOAD
Mount the spring with the spring platform C just in contact with the spring.
Mount the damper-spring assembly on the car and put the car with the driver
seated on the set-up floor.
Bounce the car a few times to settle it down.
Be sure that the droop-stop A is not in contact with the plate B.
Set the desired ride height with the pushrod adjusters.
Turn the droop-stop A in contact with plate B and tighten with its counter-nut.
Turn spring platform C by the amount of turns to get the desired pre-load force
B-9
Release 6.0 / 2010
FRONT ANTI ROLL DEVICE AND ROLL PRELOAD

There are three different ways of setting the front anti-roll Belleville washers.
The platform thread step is 1.5 mm. There are 15 notches per turn, hence 0.1 mm
preload per notch.
[1] Select a stack configuration and turn the platforms (both sides) until just in contact
with the stack. In this configuration there is no pre-load and the roll stiffness is the
nominal stack stiffness.
For example: the configuration <<>><< gives 761kg/mm stack stiffness.
[2] By turning both platforms (use notches as a reference) you preload the system.
The roll stiffness below the pre-load threshold is twice the nominal stack stiffness.
The roll stiffness above the pre-load threshold is the nominal stack stiffness
For example: >><<>> + 5 notches has 0.5mm of roll preload and, up to 0.5 mm of
side rocker movement, the stack stiffness is 761x2=1522kg/mm.
[3] By turning both platforms (use notches as reference) and by locking the two
extra locknuts the system is infinitely stiff, this means the rocker will not move as long
as the force is lower than the pre-load. Once the side force overcomes the pre-load, the
stiffness is the nominal stack stiffness.
Both pre-load settings (2 and 3) generally help for sharper turn-in.
No pre-load settings (1) can make the tyres last longer and make the car easier to drive.
Above the pre-load, the stiffness gets back to the nominal stack stiffness.
The driver may prefer not to overcome the pre-load in certain conditions (turn-in) and to
overcome the pre-load in some other conditions (mid corner, curbs).
Set accurately the transition point of pre-load / no pre-load since the
consequently stiffness variation is sudden and reflects immediately on the balance
You can combine different stacks in series to achieve a progressive load / displacement
characteristic.
Pay attention to the following:
Total length of the combined stack should never be more than 28mm.
The clearance between the platform and the rocker (B) should not be more than
6.5mm when the platform just touches the Belleville stack, with no pre-load.
For any Belleville stack, in running conditions, the total of the rocker lateral
displacement plus the chosen pre-load must never reach the "Maximum Deflection"
(see Table below), to avoid the side of the rocker to bottom-out suddenly.
Belleville thickness is 2.0 mm
B-10
Release 6.0 / 2010
BELLEVILLE STACK CONFIGURATIONS

Stack
configuration
Stack
stiffness
[kg/mm]
Stack
stiffness
(preload)
[kg/mm]
Stack
length
[mm]
Max
deflection
[mm]
<<<<>>>>
<<<>>>
<<<>>><<<
<<>><<
<<>><<>>
<<>><<>><<
<><
<><>
<><><
<><><>
<><><><
2504
1796
1197
761
571
457
362
272
218
181
155
5008
3592
2394
1522
1142
914
724
544
436
362
310
17.50
13.50
20.25
14.25
19.00
23.75
8.25
11.00
13.75
16.50
19.25
1.12
1.12
1.69
1.69
2.25
2.81
1.69
2.25
2.81
3.37
3.93
Max
notches
Do not
exceed
maximum
notches with
preloaded
configurations
8
8
12
12
17
22
14
17
22
26
28
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR
MRarb
[-/-]
1,704
Track
[m]
1,630
Stack configuration
Stack Stiffness
Stack Stiffness
AntiSymmetric
Model
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
[kgm/deg]
<<<<>>>>
2504
1252
431
10008
<<<>>>
1796
898
309
7177
<<<>>><<<
1197
599
206
4786
<<>><<
761
381
131
3041
<<>><<>>
571
286
98
2272
<<>><<>><<
457
229
79
1820
<><
362
181
62
1443
<><>
272
136
47
1087
<><><
218
109
38
873
<><><>
181
91
31
726
<><><><
155
78
27
615
B-11
Release 6.0 / 2010
SETTING THE FRONT ROLL PRELOAD

DOUBLE STIFFNESS PRE-LOAD
Select and mount the stack and turn the platforms to contact the Belleville stack
Turn the platforms until distance A is the same on both sides
Check distance B to be less than 6.5mm, if it is more, replace the adjustment
spacer
Mark this platform position as the zero pre-load notch
Turn both left and right platforms by the same amount of notches to set the desired
pre-load.
(1 notch = 0.1mm) The platform has 15 notches per turn
INFINITE STIFFNESS PRE-LOAD

Set the pre-load as described for the double stiffness procedure described above
Mount nut D in contact with the platform
Tighten lock nut E against nut D, (1 notch = 0.1mm)
B-12
Release 6.0 / 2010
CASTOR
FRONT
When the car is flat ( front and rear ride height are identical ) and the front upright
inclination is 0.00 [APPARENT CASTOR ] the effective castor angle is 7.60 [
BUILT-IN CASTOR ].
With different front to rear ride heights, castor angle changes because of the pitch angle
of the car.
For instance, with 20 mm front and 35mm rear ride heights, measured at wheel axis,
(wheelbase is 3125 mm) the pitch angle is 0.27 and castor angles (both apparent and
total) are reduced.
Pitch angle
:
[(35-20)/3125] 57.296 = 0,27
Total Castor angle :
7,60 - 0,27 = 7,33
Apparent Castor angle :
0,00 - 0,27 = -0,27
B-13
Release 6.0 / 2010
FRONT SUSPENSION PICK-UP POINTS
REFERENCE POINT:
X0: FRONT WHEEL AXIS
Y0: LONGITUDINAL AXIS
Z0: BOTTOM OF THE CHASSIS (NOT THE WOODEN SKID)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Front suspension coordinates

X
Y
Z
267,0
18,0
147,1
-370,0
15,0
161,5
112,0
155,0
350,0
-296,5
192,5
349,8
170,0
170,0
353,5
-37,7
691,0
368,0
-11,1
724,6
167,7
57,3
720,5
369,5
0,0
815,0
-27,0
0,0
798,7
283,4
-10,3
676,5
195,4
0,0
70,0
542,5
75,0
60,0
539,0
155,0
0,0
562,0
275,0
0,0
249,1
75,0
-60,0
539,0
B-14
Release 6.0 / 2010

STEERING WHEEL:
For safety reason Dallara allows a minimum distance between the steering
wheel assembly and the chassis (as in the following picture). Please check
accurately.
For distances close to 59 mm, the optional steering column support for taller
drivers must be used (it is fixed on the front face of the bulkhead).
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Pinion primitive diameter [ mm ]
Static steering ratio
B-15
13.7
14.6 steering wheel/wheel
Release 6.0 / 2010
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT

To manage the steering wheel height two steps must be followed:
A. Use the support for tall drivers
B. Add spacer between the second column support and the tub
Use support
for tall drivers
Add the spacers

here to raise the
steering wheel
further
The support for tall drivers (77 11 165 330) will raise the steering wheel of 5 mm
approximately.
To further raise the steering wheel, spacers can be added between the support and the
tub. Make sure that the screws (M6 8.8) are long enough to maintain the support. You
must use Loctite on the screws.
There are two types of spacers:
8 mm
1 mm
The maximum height of the spacer stack is 14 mm
B-16
Release 6.0 / 2010

Procedure:
1. Un-tighten the nuts that keep the steering box in place
2. Insert spacers (up to 14 mm) between the monocoque and the intermediate
support
3. By doing this, you will change the inclination of the steering box; it is allowed to
grind the Magnesium bulkhead in case the steering box touches in the area shown
below (picture A); it is allowed as well to remove material from the leg padding in
case the steering column touches in the area shown below (picture B)
Picture A
Picture B
4. Once you get the position you want for the steering wheel, be sure that the steering
column can turn freely.
B-17
Release 6.0 / 2010

REAR SUSPENSION
ROLL CENTER AND ANTISQUAT OPTIONS

Roll center height is measured from the ground with the car at design ride height (35 mm).
DO NOT USE COMBINATIONS NOT LISTED BELOW !!!
OPTION
1-A
1-E
1-I
2-A
2-E
2-I
3-A
3-E
4-A
4-E
(STD)
4-I
5-E
5-I
6-A
6-E
7-E
7-I
Roll centre height

(Variation [mm] from STD)
+22.5
+49.5
+74.0
Shorten 1turn to adjust Bump
Steer
+5.0
Lengthen 2turns to adjust Bump
Steer
+32.0
Lengthen 2.5turns to adjust
Bump Steer
+58.0
Lengthen 3turns to adjust Bump
Steer
-10.0
Shorten 1.5turns to adjust
Bump Steer
+17.0
Shorten 2.5turns to adjust
Bump Steer
-28.5
Camber change for

10mm wheel
travel
-0.20
-0.30
/
+26.5
Shorten 1turn to adjust Bump
Steer
-24
Lengthen 3 turns to adjust
Bump Steer
+3.3
Lengthen 3 turns to adjust
Bump Steer
-55
Shorten 3turns to adjust Bump
Steer
-27
Shorten 2.5 turns to adjust
Bump Steer
-51
-29.3
Lengthen by 3 turns to adjust
bump steer
Antisquat
%
Antilift
%
27,0
27,0
12,1
12,1
-0.39
27,0
12,1
-0.17
11.1
-18.3
-0.27
11.1
-18.3
-0.37
11.1
-18.3
-0.15
42.8
42.5
-0.25
42.4
42.5
-0.12
27.0
12.1
-0.22
27.0
12.1
-0.32
27.0
12.1
-0.19
11.6
-18.6
-0.29
11.6
-18.6
-0.06
42.6
41.8
-0.16
42.6
41.9
-0.13
27.0
12.1
-0.24
27.3
12.3
Rear roll centre height in STD configuration is 32 mm from ground (with a static rear ride
height of 35 mm).
OPTIONS IN BLUE: The modification of the floor extension is compulsory (see page B21)
B-18
Release 6.0 / 2010
1-E
1-A
2-A
1-I
2-E
2-I
3-A
3-E
B-19
Release 6.0 / 2010
4-A
4-E
4-I
5-I
5-E
6-E
6-A
7-I
7-E
B-20
Release 6.0 / 2010
FLOOR EXTENSION MODIFICATION

To comply with the lowest position of the lower wishbone used in options 5E, 5I, 7E, 7I, it
is compulsory to perform the following modification to the floor extension.
The modification consists in cutting off a 15 mm stripe from the existing cut in the part.
THIS MODIFICATION IS NOT COMPULSORY WHEN NOT USING THE MENTIONED
POSITIONS
When the rear lower wishbone
is mounted on the gearbox
using the upper position of the
front mounting (configuration
1A, 1E, 1I, 3A and 3E), the
forward leg of the wishbone is
touching on the diffuser.
In
order
to
avoid
any
interference problem it is
allowed
to
grind
the
underwing in the area shown
in the picture. Furthermore,
check that the brake line cant
be damage because of the
contact with the diffuser.
B-21
Release 6.0 / 2010
REAR ANTIROLL BAR STIFFNESS

There are four different T shaped anti roll bars:
20x2.25 mm
25 x 1.5 mm.
30 x 1.5 mm
30 x 5 mm
And two blades: one made of steel, one made of titanium.
Important: The titanium blade can exclusively be

used with the 20 X 2.25 bar.
At Full soft (Position 1) the blade is vertical.
At Full Stiff (Position 5) the blade is horizontal.
REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR
MRarb
Track
20 x 2.25
Ti Blade
20 x 2.25
25 x 1.5
30 x 1.5
30 x 5
20 x 2.25
Ti Blade
20 x 2.25
25 x 1.5
30 x 1.5
30 x 5
20 x 2.25
Ti Blade
20 x 2.25
25 x 1.5
30 x 1.5
30 x 5
[m]
1,614
1,529
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Component
Stiffness
Component
Stiffness
Component
Stiffness
Component
Stiffness
Component
Stiffness
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
13
15
18
22
24
20
25
29
38
21
27
32
43
24
33
40
59
28
39
49
80
29
40
55
93
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
[kg/mm]
10
11
14
17
18
15
19
22
29
16
21
24
33
18
25
31
45
21
30
38
61
22
31
42
72
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
Stiffness
@ Ground
[kgm/deg]
[kgm/deg]
[kgm/deg]
[kgm/deg]
[kgm/deg]
206
229
280
341
372
308
393
454
598
328
429
496
678
374
509
626
921
431
608
766
1251
457
632
861
1461
[-/-]
B-22
Release 6.0 / 2010

Rear anti-roll stiffness ranges:
Rear ARB Stiffness - WSbR

1600
1400
Ground Stiffness [kgm/deg]
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
20 x 2.25 Ti Blade
20 x 2.25
25 x 1.5
B-23
30 x 1.5
30 x 5
Release 6.0 / 2010
REAR SUSPENSION PICK-UP POINTS
REFERENCE POINT :
X0: REAR WHEEL AXIS
Y0: LONGITUDINAL AXIS
Z0: BOTTOM OF THE CHASSIS (NOT THE WOODEN SKID)
Rear suspension
coordinates (4E STD)
X
Y
Z
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
355.405
-157.179
355.531
-155.232
-155.232
75.829
28.593
-96.334
0.000
0.000
33.685
66.066
117.500
74.381
368.000
117.500
B-24
128.508
118.497
157.023
134.490
134.490
586.991
664.923
587.332
764.500
753.262
608.773
151.997
132.874
30.864
85.000
92.998
148.786
133.570
331.576
316.402
316.402
379.000
158.300
373.500
-42.000
279.804
184.091
395.943
404.258
448.613
425.000
312.552
Release 6.0 / 2010

SET-UP
RIDE HEIGHT CHECK AND REFERENCES

Front and rear ride heights are fundamental for setting and changing the aerodynamic
performance of the car.
It might be difficult to measure them directly, so we provide alternative references.
The example shows the design configuration with front ride 20mm and rear ride height
35mm (at the wheel axis). Pitch angle in the design configuration is 0,275. (3125
wheelbase)
Measuring front ride height:
[ 1 ] A flat surface (skid) about 286 mm behind the front wheel axis. You can calculate
the ride height at the wheel as follows:
measured 22 - tan (pitch angle) 286 = 20mm
Measuring rear ride height:
[ 1 ] Two machined areas, at 382 mm from car bottom, on the gearbox aligned with the
wheel axis.
Their distance from the ground is 417 382 = 35mm.
[ 2 ] Under the flat bottom, 314mm ahead of the rear wheel axis, you can easily
measure the ground clearance and calculate the ride height at the rear axis as follows:
measured 34mm + tan ( pitch angle ) 314 = 35 mm
For a more
general procedure
Define your desired ride heights, front and rear ( F & R ) [mm]
Calculate the pitch angle ( R F ) / 3125 57.29
Calculate which value you should measure in the reference you choose
FRONT [ mm ] REAR [ mm ]
NOTES
20
35
DESIGN DIMENSIONS
22
34
UNDERTRAY DIMENSIONS
B-25
Release 6.0 / 2010
DRAWINGS
B-26
Release 6.0 / 2010

The drawing underneath represents the car with no tyre deformation.
B-27
Release 6.0 / 2010
B-28
Release 6.0 / 2010

NOSE FITTING
The nose fitting pins can be pre-adjusted by mounting them on the nose respecting the
dimension illustrated below; which is 43,4mm from the top of the head of the pin to the
nose counterbore hole on the nose in contact with the steel bush of the tub.
After that, a fine tuning is required, in order to guarantee a good lock on each cam; by
using the Allen key hole on the head of the pin.
B-29
Release 6.0 / 2010

AERODYNAMICS
DEFINITIONS
Aero values are given @ the following ambient conditions;
Temperature = 15C
Pressure = 1013 mb
Humidity = 0% (dry air)
Aeroloads are function of air temperature, pressure and humidity because they affect the
air density.
Typically,
Higher Air Temperature
Higher Air Pressure
Higher Air Relative Humidity
by 5.5 C (10 F)
by 1 Hg
by 50%
reduces downforce and drag by 3.0 %

increases downforce and drag by 3.0%
increases downforce and drag by 0.5%
Drag number includes front and rear wheels contribution

Front Downforce is meant at the front axle
Rear Downforce is meant at the rear axle
Efficiency is Total Downforce / Drag
Balance is the Downforce split percentage on front (=100*Lf /Lt).
AERODYNAMICS FEATURES OF THE CAR

The 2008 Formula Renault 3.5 car was deeply inspired by the style of the most recent
Renault F1 cars: the R27 was taken as example in the design process. As a result, more
aerodynamic devices were present in this new Formula Renault 3.5: more profiles on the
front wing assembly, extra wings on the body and various aerodynamic devices on the
side pods, all of them giving their contribution to the generation of downforce and drag.
As a consequence of the changes on aerodynamics that F1 cars will have since in 2009,
the Formula Renault 3.5 has been updated in order to follow F1s moves.
In the following pages it is possible to find all the details concerning the aero devices
installed in the car, together with the basic data needed for the definition of a complete
aero set-up.
B-30
Release 6.0 / 2010
FRONT WING ASSEMBLY
Mainplane
Design mainplane HEIGHT (from reference plane) 61 mm
Design mainplane INCIDENCE (relative to reference plane) 1.1
B-31
Release 6.0 / 2010

Flap
Flap angle is measured:
- at the plane where the chord is maximum
- on upper surface (drawing a line above the flap)
- from the reference plane (with zero rake)
The flap angle can be between 3 and 32 degrees.
Nominal SLOT GAP is 13.0 mm.
Nominal OVERLAP between the flap and the main plane is : 22.0 mm.
Gurney (Nolder)
10 mm height front flap Gurneys are increasing the front downforce of 3% approximately.
To balance front flap Gurney, the front flap incidence must be reduced of 7 holes.
Each Gurney must be fitted with M3 bolts (We recommend the use of domed head screws
with the nut on the top for aerodynamic efficiency). The flaps must be drilled accordingly
to the holes present on the Gurneys.
Important information:
The use of the front flap Gurneys is not compulsory
Flaps can remain without holes if the Gurneys are not used
New flaps will be sold without holes
B-32
Release 6.0 / 2010

Endplate
The endplate is divided into two parts: the lower part is more subject to wear and
damages (e.g. on kerbs) and its easier to replace if separated from the main upper part.
Furthermore, this lower part is shaped in a way that the possibility of damage to other
cars in case of contact is minimum.
The holes on the endplate allow a flap angle range between 3 and 32 degrees (1 deg
step).
1
2
3
4
5
A
3
9
15
21
27
B
4
10
16
22
28
C
5
11
17
23
29
D
6
12
18
24
30
E
7
13
19
25
31
F
8
14
20
26
32
B-33
Release 6.0 / 2010
MAIN BODY AND UNDERWING
B-34
Release 6.0 / 2010

Underwing and skirts
The underwing with its diffuser and the skirts placed on each side play a major role in the
generation of downforce. Be aware that the skirts have been designed to work with their
lower point 5 mm above the reference plane: set the skirts heights carefully in order to
get the best performance out of them. Remember also that skirts wear down quite easily:
there is no need to destroy them during warm up laps, when the tyres are not ready.
A worn skirt is producing less downforce because the sealing effect between the car and
the ground is reduced; furthermore, if the skirts wear down unevenly (e.g.: the rearmost
part of the skirt is destroyed and the foremost is almost untouched, or vice-versa), the
aerodynamic balance can move significantly to the front / rear of the car.
B-35
Release 6.0 / 2010
REAR WING ASSEMBLY
B-36
Release 6.0 / 2010

Mainplane
Design mainplane INCIDENCE (relative to reference plane) 10
Sideplate
Biplane
The rear biplane can be installed in the car in three different configurations, depending on
the type of track and on the grip conditions:
- high downforce (HFD)
- medium downforce (MDF)
- low downforce (LDF)
B-37
Release 6.0 / 2010

High downforce (HDF):
The high downforce biplane assembly is made of:
- the STD mainplane
- the HDF flap
- the two STD steel sideplate (in order to allow adjustments)
Nominal OVERLAP between the flap and the main plane is : 36.0 mm
Angle between mainplane and flap is 49 degrees.
Biplane angle is measured:
- on the upper surface (drawing a line above the flap and tangent to the mainplane)
- from the reference plane (with zero rake)
B-38
Release 6.0 / 2010

Medium downforce (MDF):
The medium downforce biplane assembly is made of:
- the STD mainplane
- the MDF flap (it is the STD flap used in the T05 biplane)
Nominal OVERLAP between the flap and the main plane is : 31.0 mm
Angle between mainplane and flap is 38 degrees.
B-39
Release 6.0 / 2010

Low downforce (LDF):
The low downforce biplane assembly is made of:
- the STD mainplane
B-40
Release 6.0 / 2010

Biplane adjustment
The holes machined on the steel sideplates allow biplane angles between 11 and 28
degrees.
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
11
12
13
14
15
16
B-41
2
17
18
19
20
21
22
3
23
24
25
26
27
28
Release 6.0 / 2010
LOW DOWNFORCE AERODYNAMIC CONFIGURATION (LAC)

Here are the restrictions that must be observed when LAC is required:
Skirts cannot be used
MDF rear profile must be used on the first line of holes exclusively
Other information:
The skirt supports (77 11 165 315 & 316) must be removed when the skirts are not
used.
No restriction is made on the front wing
A specific adhesive covering lines 2 & 3 must be applied when LAC is required to
ensure a quick control
The specific adhesive will be distributed by Renault Sport during preliminary
scrutineering
LDF cannot be used when LAC is required
B-42
Release 6.0 / 2010
POLAR DIAGRAM OF THE CAR

FRH: 15 mm / RRH: 25 mm
T09 Polar Diagram
3,600
3,400
3,200
Downforce
11
12
3,000
8
5
10
6
7
2,800
4
2,600
1
2
2,400
2,200
0,900
0,950
1,000
1,050
1,100
1,150
1,200
1,250
Drag
Downforce Level Point

Low Downforce
Middle Downforce
High Downforce
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Configuration
Only rear main
plane
Rear biplane MDF
Rear biplane HDF
Data provided without the use of front flap Gurney.
B-43
Front
Flap
3
5
7
10
11
12
14
16
25
26
27
28
Rear
Flap
18
23
28
11
13
15
18
22
11
15
19
22
Drag D/force
0,941
0,956
0,967
1,028
1,042
1,060
1,082
1,106
1,140
1,177
1,211
1,230
2,518
2,528
2,552
2,751
2,781
2,811
2,851
2,871
2,942
3,007
3,066
3,081
Release 6.0 / 2010
AERO MAPS
Low downforce
CxT
CzT
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
0,952
0,958
0,961
0,962
0,965
0,966
0,970
10
0,955
0,957
0,958
0,958
0,960
0,965
0,966
0,970
15
0,948
0,948
0,949
0,954
0,956
0,960
0,962
0,964
0,968
0,945
0,949
0,952
0,956
0,957
0,959
0,961
0,961
20
0,946
0,950
0,951
0,953
0,955
0,956
0,958
25
0,948
0,949
0,950
0,951
0,952
0,953
30
0,947
0,948
0,949
0,950
0,951
35
20
25
30
35
40
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
2,823
2,809
2,792
2,784
2,788
2,800
2,806
10
2,677
2,645
2,646
2,646
2,651
2,689
2,660
2,640
15
2,522
2,491
2,489
2,513
2,528
2,541
2,507
2,477
2,448
2,373
2,377
2,400
2,428
2,414
2,376
2,343
2,298
2,289
2,316
2,321
2,303
2,264
2,225
2,187
2,231
2,229
2,194
2,164
2,121
2,087
2,138
2,109
2,061
2,029
2,011
40
45
CzF
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1,203
1,202
1,199
1,203
1,210
1,218
1,222
10
1,104
1,098
1,107
1,112
1,118
1,138
1,130
1,128
15
1,007
1,005
1,012
1,026
1,036
1,047
1,037
1,031
0,929
0,936
0,951
0,968
0,965
0,956
0,949
0,877
0,892
0,898
0,894
0,886
0,832
0,836
0,831
0,782
0,778
20
25
30
35
40
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
1,620
1,607
1,594
1,581
1,579
1,581
1,584
10
1,573
1,547
1,539
1,535
1,533
1,551
1,530
1,512
1,028
15
1,515
1,487
1,477
1,486
1,492
1,495
1,470
1,446
1,421
0,937
20
1,443
1,441
1,449
1,460
1,449
1,421
1,394
1,360
0,877
0,869
25
1,411
1,424
1,424
1,408
1,379
1,348
1,319
0,825
0,814
0,807
30
1,398
1,393
1,363
1,339
1,307
1,281
0,765
0,759
0,759
35
1,356
1,332
1,296
1,270
1,252
40
45
Eff
R.A.%
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
2,966
2,933
2,904
2,895
2,891
2,898
2,891
10
2,804
2,765
2,762
2,763
2,761
2,788
2,754
2,722
15
2,660
2,627
2,621
2,633
2,645
2,648
2,605
2,568
2,510
2,507
2,522
2,539
2,523
2,479
2,419
2,438
2,440
2,416
2,371
2,354
2,349
2,308
2,259
2,224
25
30
45
CzR
FRH/RRH
20
40
35
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
42,6%
42,8%
42,9%
43,2%
43,4%
43,5%
43,6%
10
41,2%
41,5%
41,8%
42,0%
42,2%
42,3%
42,5%
42,7%
2,530
15
39,9%
40,3%
40,7%
40,8%
41,0%
41,2%
41,3%
41,6%
42,0%
2,439
2,392
20
39,2%
39,4%
39,6%
39,9%
40,0%
40,2%
40,5%
40,8%
2,328
2,283
25
38,3%
38,5%
38,7%
38,8%
39,1%
39,4%
39,7%
2,275
2,229
2,190
30
37,3%
37,5%
37,9%
38,1%
38,4%
38,6%
2,171
2,135
2,113
35
36,6%
36,9%
37,1%
37,4%
37,7%
Configuration:
Front : Front flap @ 5
Rear: LDF @ 23
B-44
Release 6.0 / 2010

Medium downforce
CxT
CzT
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
1,050
1,053
1,060
1,064
1,068
1,073
1,080
10
1,048
1,050
1,054
1,058
1,062
1,069
1,077
1,082
15
1,044
1,046
1,050
1,054
1,060
1,066
1,076
1,076
1,079
1,046
1,049
1,052
1,059
1,063
1,071
1,074
1,079
20
1,048
1,052
1,058
1,062
1,068
1,071
1,073
25
1,050
1,056
1,060
1,067
1,067
1,072
30
1,056
1,058
1,066
1,068
1,071
35
40
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
3,167
3,116
3,085
3,077
3,090
3,105
3,138
10
2,965
2,942
2,901
2,897
2,926
2,957
2,964
2,953
15
2,805
2,774
2,777
2,779
2,811
2,840
2,838
2,805
2,779
2,672
2,658
2,693
2,733
2,726
2,711
2,687
2,655
2,577
2,613
2,628
2,625
2,598
2,570
2,541
2,520
2,530
2,523
2,498
2,457
2,444
2,454
2,440
2,414
2,384
2,350
20
25
30
35
40
45
CzF
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1,356
1,341
1,335
1,337
1,346
1,354
1,369
10
1,227
1,229
1,219
1,219
1,237
1,251
1,256
1,260
15
1,128
1,123
1,132
1,136
1,151
1,169
1,173
1,166
1,057
1,052
1,070
1,089
1,090
1,089
0,995
1,014
1,021
1,024
1,016
0,955
0,960
0,959
0,909
0,906
20
25
30
35
1,811
1,774
1,750
1,740
1,744
1,751
1,768
10
1,738
1,713
1,683
1,678
1,689
1,706
1,708
1,693
1,163
15
1,678
1,650
1,646
1,643
1,660
1,671
1,665
1,639
1,617
1,086
1,079
20
1,615
1,606
1,623
1,643
1,636
1,622
1,601
1,575
1,011
1,006
25
1,582
1,600
1,607
1,601
1,582
1,558
1,535
0,954
0,944
0,944
30
1,566
1,570
1,564
1,544
1,513
1,500
0,901
0,895
0,887
35
1,545
1,534
1,513
1,489
1,463
40
45
Eff
R.A.%
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
3,016
2,960
2,910
2,892
2,893
2,892
2,905
10
2,828
2,802
2,754
2,739
2,754
2,766
2,752
2,730
15
2,686
25
30
45
CzR
FRH/RRH
20
40
40
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
42,8%
43,1%
43,3%
43,4%
43,6%
43,6%
43,6%
10
41,4%
41,8%
42,0%
42,1%
42,3%
42,3%
42,4%
42,7%
40,2%
40,5%
40,7%
40,9%
41,0%
41,2%
41,3%
41,6%
41,8%
39,6%
39,6%
39,7%
39,9%
40,0%
40,2%
40,4%
40,7%
38,6%
38,8%
38,8%
39,0%
39,1%
39,4%
39,6%
37,9%
37,9%
38,0%
38,2%
38,4%
38,6%
37,1%
37,1%
37,3%
37,5%
37,7%
2,650
2,645
2,637
2,651
2,664
2,638
2,607
2,575
15
2,555
2,534
2,558
2,582
2,566
2,532
2,502
2,460
20
2,460
2,484
2,484
2,473
2,433
2,399
2,368
25
2,399
35
2,396
2,380
2,342
2,303
2,281
30
2,325
2,305
2,265
2,232
2,195
35
Configuration:
Rear:
MDF @ 15
B-45
Release 6.0 / 2010

High downforce
CxT
CzT
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
1,204
1,208
1,216
1,228
1,235
1,240
1,248
10
1,217
1,221
1,219
1,224
1,235
1,241
1,246
1,249
15
1,217
1,215
1,222
1,228
1,230
1,241
1,243
1,249
1,251
1,217
1,220
1,224
1,228
1,234
1,239
1,243
1,249
20
1,218
1,223
1,229
1,233
1,235
1,241
1,245
25
1,219
1,225
1,231
1,236
1,238
1,242
30
1,227
1,227
1,232
1,236
1,241
35
40
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
3,395
3,327
3,317
3,306
3,308
3,334
3,346
10
3,238
3,186
3,175
3,175
3,194
3,220
3,213
3,187
15
3,097
3,075
3,067
3,073
3,081
3,120
3,092
3,073
3,052
2,980
2,969
2,978
3,006
3,001
2,987
2,951
2,927
2,883
2,906
2,924
2,919
2,881
2,857
2,823
2,833
2,833
2,825
2,795
2,756
2,729
2,767
2,725
2,700
2,671
2,651
20
25
30
35
40
45
CzF
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1,445
1,421
1,423
1,420
1,421
1,435
1,441
10
1,340
1,331
1,326
1,328
1,340
1,351
1,352
1,346
15
1,254
1,251
1,249
1,257
1,262
1,278
1,272
1,267
1,186
1,183
1,190
1,205
1,206
1,204
1,129
1,138
1,147
1,148
1,140
1,092
1,089
1,090
1,042
1,033
20
25
30
35
1,950
1,905
1,894
1,886
1,887
1,899
1,906
10
1,898
1,854
1,848
1,847
1,855
1,869
1,861
1,842
1,267
15
1,843
1,824
1,818
1,816
1,819
1,843
1,821
1,805
1,786
1,195
1,187
20
1,794
1,786
1,787
1,801
1,794
1,784
1,756
1,740
1,132
1,124
25
1,754
1,768
1,776
1,772
1,742
1,725
1,699
1,082
1,071
1,065
30
1,741
1,744
1,735
1,713
1,685
1,664
1,026
1,018
1,015
35
1,725
1,692
1,674
1,653
1,636
40
45
Eff
R.A.%
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
2,820
2,754
2,727
2,692
2,679
2,689
2,681
10
2,661
2,609
2,605
2,593
2,587
2,594
2,579
2,551
15
2,545
2,529
2,511
2,503
2,505
2,514
2,488
2,461
2,448
2,434
2,432
2,447
2,432
2,412
2,374
2,368
2,375
2,379
2,367
2,333
2,325
2,313
2,295
2,255
2,221
25
30
45
CzR
FRH/RRH
20
40
35
40
45
FRH/RRH
10
15
20
25
30
35
42,6%
42,7%
42,9%
42,9%
43,0%
43,0%
43,1%
10
41,4%
41,8%
41,8%
41,8%
41,9%
42,0%
42,1%
42,2%
2,440
15
40,5%
40,7%
40,7%
40,9%
41,0%
40,9%
41,1%
41,2%
41,5%
2,343
20
39,8%
39,9%
40,0%
40,1%
40,2%
40,3%
40,5%
40,6%
2,303
2,268
25
39,2%
39,2%
39,2%
39,3%
39,5%
39,6%
39,8%
2,261
2,226
2,197
30
38,5%
38,4%
38,6%
38,7%
38,9%
39,0%
2,192
2,161
2,136
35
37,7%
37,9%
38,0%
38,1%
38,3%
Configuration:
Rear:
HDF @ 22
COOLING INLET BLANKING

Vrad V0
Description
CxT S
CzF S
CzRS
No blanking
Ref
Ref
Ref
Ref
50 mm horizontal
0.000
0.000
+0.005
-2.3%
100 mm horizontal
+0.001
+0.004
+0.023
-5.8%
B-46
(each side)
Release 6.0 / 2010
POLAR DIAGRAM OF THE MAIN ADJUSTABLE DEVICES

FRH : 15 mm / RRH : 25 mm
FRONT FLAP
LDF
(rear @15)
MDF
(rear @11)
Front wing
flap angle
3
5
8
12
3
6
13
18
22
CxT*S
CzF*S
CzR*S
BalFr%
6
13
18
23
28
Ref
-0,002
-0,004
-0,001
Ref
0,001
0,004
0,009
0,013
Ref
0,001
0,002
0,005
0,008
0,012
Ref
0,012
0,052
0,095
Ref
0,027
0,104
0,163
0,191
Ref
0,042
0,168
0,227
0,266
0,306
Ref
-0,045
-0,087
-0,159
Ref
-0,061
-0,171
-0,239
-0,278
Ref
-0,028
-0,109
-0,177
-0,218
-0,261
41,09
42,10
43,70
45,91
35,80
37,15
40,29
42,50
43,65
32,21
33,56
37,47
39,68
41,11
42,58
Wing angle
18
21
25
28
11
15
18
20
22
11
13
18
20
22
25
CxT*S
Ref
0,008
0,020
0,024
Ref
0,0315
0,0506
0,0646
0,0749
Ref
0,018
0,061
0,073
0,090
0,095
CzF*S
Ref
0,001
0,003
-0,003
Ref
-0,0150
-0,0203
-0,0270
-0,0302
Ref
-0,004
-0,007
-0,010
-0,009
-0,009
CzR*S
Ref
0,030
0,055
0,077
Ref
0,0654
0,1174
0,1511
0,1693
Ref
0,033
0,115
0,132
0,157
0,154
BalFr%
43,0
42,5
42,1
41,6
42,0
40,4
39,8
39,2
38,9
39,8
39,4
38,1
37,8
37,5
37,5
3
HDF
(rear @14)
REAR BIPLANE
LDF
(front @8)
MDF
(front @11)
HDF
(front @16)
B-47
Release 6.0 / 2010

OIL SYSTEM
Keep the oil level at 40 mm above the inferior partition wall.

Less oil may cause cavitation: air would get into the oil circuit, more oil may absorb
more power.
Typically you would need 9 -10 litres to fill the oil tank (including oil lines).
OIL LEVEL AND CHARACTERISTICS

Name
Engine oil (mandatory)
Capacities
10.0L
Gearbox oil
3.5 L
Fuel
110 L
Cooling Fluid
9.0 L
Brake Fluid
0.7 L
Hydraulic fluid
0.8 L
Clutch Fluid
0.15 L
Characteristics
ELF XT 3818
Elf HTX 755 or
Castrol SAF XJ SAE 75W140
98 Unleaded or Elf E85
Glaceol RX
Type D
ELF XT DOT5
DOT 5 Mini
ELF MATIC G3
Dextron 3
or G3 SYN
ELF XT DOT5
DOT 5 Mini
Remarks
With radiators
With radiators
Maximal capacity
With radiators
High pressure system
-
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE USE OF THE SPECIFIED ENGINE OIL IS MANDATORY
B-48
Release 6.0 / 2010

HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM
Keep the hydraulic oil level at the top of the plate (see image) to avoid any problems with
the clutch and gear box release system.
B-49
Release 6.0 / 2010

ENGINE COMPARTMENT COOLING
4 areas must be cooled by bring a tube directly on the element:
- Fusebox
- Alternator
- Hydraulic block
- Hydraulic pump
For all these areas, make sure that the extremity of the tube is in contact with the body of
the element that needs cooling.
Fusebox
Alternator
B-50
Release 6.0 / 2010

Hydraulic pump and hydraulic block
B-51
Release 6.0 / 2010

EXTRACTABLE SEAT
CARBON SHELL AND LEG STRAP POSITION

Please keep in mind that, in case of an important crash, the driver should be extracted
with no harm and no difficulties. On this purpose you should be sure that the following
points are respected when you make your drivers seat.
B
Make sure that the seat is correctly fitted in the carbon shell (A).
Make sure that the holes for the leg straps (D) in the carbons shell (A) and in the
seat are in front of each others.
Make sure that the leg straps (D) are exiting in front of the drivers crotch.
Make sure that, the driver doesnt sit on the leg straps (D) when he is sitting in the
car.
In order to be able to place the straps correctly, the following modification must be
performed on all carbon shell:
B-52
Release 6.0 / 2010

Here are some illustrations of these points (sources: F.I.A.):
The hole made in the driver seat to pass the lower seat belts must be large enough. Some
tape can be added on the lower belt in order to avoid any friction during the extraction.
The non respect of this rule will be considered as a non conformity
B-53
Release 6.0 / 2010
BLACK SOCKET POSITION

The black plastic sockets must be maintained in position on the edge of the carbon shell in
order to allow a quick fitting of the extraction tools. You can use one piece of black tape
for this purpose. The tape should not prevent the belt from extension.
Socket
Black Tape
Carbon
shell
Belt
We would like to remind you that no other modification is allowed on the carbon shell
(category A). Please modify the drivers seat instead in case of problem.
SIDE BELTS
It is recommended that the side belts of
the carbon shell are attached together to
avoid them being trapped between the
shell and the chassis. Please use white
paper tape easily tearable like shown in
the picture underneath. Keep in mind that
the socket must always be in the upper
position.
B-54
Release 6.0 / 2010
DRIVER SEAT DIMENSION

The driver seat must not exceed the carbon shell length and width.
CARBON SHELL MODIFICATION

The extractible seat must be modified only if the lower seat-belt position is used on the
tub.
Remove the material according to the drawing underneath.
B-55
Release 6.0 / 2010

FUEL SYSTEM
Formula Renault 3.5 uses twin electrical-submerged fuel pumps as a precaution in case
one pump fails.
Fuel Tank capacity
High pressure fuel pump flow
110 L
200 L/h (5bar)
ENGINE
B-56
Release 6.0 / 2010

EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM LAY-OUT
DETAILS
The Formula Renault 3.5 estinguisher is filled with E85 compliant liquid.
The Lifeline system is an electrically triggered Halon or foam spray fire extinguisher
system. The system uses actuators to operate the valves located on the pressurised
container, containing the extinguishing liquid. These are triggered remotely using a
battery powered power pack.
In order to guarantee reliability the actuators are of military specifications. The
system/battery test electronics are integrated into the remote power pack. Connectors on
the firing heads are also of military grade and use two contacts per lead to guarantee the
best connections.
Actuators are designed either to operate individually, or connected in series if two heads
are used.
All Lifeline Zero 2000 electrical extinguisher kits have a separate power pack to provide
the current needed to operate the system. The power pack should be wired independently
from the vehicles electrics as failure to do this may result in the actuation of the system
due to electrical interference from the vehicles power source. Once the system has been
wired a test check should be carried out to ensure that the system will fire properly.
Before you start the check procedure, ensure that the bottle and the power pack are
connected.
On top of the power pack is a three position switch. This provides checking facilities for
the battery and operation. If the switch is pulling against its spring towards the amber
diode, the diode will light if there is sufficient current in the battery.
IF THE DIODE DOES NOT LIGHT, OR IMMEDIATELY GOES OUT, IT SHOULD BE REPLACED.
THE BATTERY SHOULD BE OF THE MANGANESE/ALKALINE TYPE ONLY.
B-57
Release 6.0 / 2010

With the switch in the centre (system isolated) position, and the centre position only,
the wiring of the circuit can be checked. With the extinguisher(s) connected, press one of
the firing buttons and the green diode should light. If it does not there is a break in the
circuit. If the diode lights before the button is pressed, there is a short in the circuit and
the system is permanently live. If this occurs, DO NOT PUT THE SWITCH INTO THE
SYSTEM ARMED POSITION, OR YOU WILL DISCHARGE THE SYSTEM.
If, for any reason, the green LED does not illuminate when the system is tested, check the
wiring. If the problem persists consult Lifeline.
To arm the system place the switch in to the SYSTEM ARMED position. The red LED will
illuminate to indicate the system is armed. To prolong battery life and prevent accidental
activation it is recommended that the power pack switch be in the SYSTEM ISOLATED
position and the plug disconnected.
TESTING
The power pack electronics can test the continuity of the electrical wiring, and provide a
high current pulse test on the battery, to ensure system integrity before use. The battery
test electronics do not excessively drain the battery during this test.
The tests are carried out using a three-way switch on the power pack. Since the system is
only as good as the battery that powers it and the integrity of the wiring and its
connections, the tests should be performed before each race.
To check the battery, press and hold up the power pack switch. Every 2 seconds youll see
a YELLOW light flash. If the light flashes very dimly the battery should be replaced. In
doubt change the battery.
To check the wiring continuity, ensure that the power pack switch is on SYSTEM
INACTIVE to ensure that the extinguisher is not fired. Press the internal firing button and
check that the RED light comes on. Press the external firing button and check that this
also makes the RED light comes on.
PRECAUTIONS
Ensure that the electric command cables are not laying next to or in the same loom as
the car battery power cables or ignition cables. Ideally, all cables should lie next to the
chassis (earth).
Ensure that all plugs exposed to water spray are protected with rubber boots.
If tubing is to be removed, push the orange collet in. While holding in the collet, pull out
the tube.
Avoid running any cable over sharp edges without protection.
Do not fix the cables next to or onto any surface likely to exceed 200C.
Do not turn the firing heads when the system is activated.
B-58
Release 6.0 / 2010

SBS 30 DRY BATTERY
CHARGING PROCEDURE
Only use specific DRY BATTERY chargers!!!!
The charger must give a constant tension of 14.7V
The charger must be able to charge with a current of at least 40% of the nominal
capacity of 26-27Ah, which is about 10A.The current will come down during charging.
A complete charge can take up to 10 hours.
SAFETY NOTES
Never charge the battery when the battery is HOT.
Tighten the cable-nuts to no more than 4Nm.
Charge an empty battery immediately, do not leave it empty.
When the battery is stored do not let the tension come down under 12V but charge it
again as soon as possible.
Store the batteries in an ambient temperature of about 25C. Hotter conditions will
reduce the life of the battery.
Make sure that all breather holes stay un-covered.
Fit the battery securely in its position, without fitting it too rigidly. Use some extra foam
to reduce vibrations.
SPARE BATTERY
For security reasons, the + wire of the park battery loom must be plugged on the exit
side of the master switch.
In case of lateral crash when the master switch is off, this will prevent any current to run
in the battery park loom. The thimble use on the master switch is 8 mm.
B-59
Release 6.0 / 2010

SWITCH PLATE
For driver comfort, it is allowed to remove material from both the switch plates according
to the area shown in the drawing underneath.
B-60
Release 6.0 / 2010

SWG & CONVERSION TABLE
SHEET METAL THICKNESS

SWG
Metric [mm]
8
4.064
10
3.251
12
2.642
14
2.032
16
1.626
18
1.219
20
0.914
UNIT CONVERSION TABLE

1
1
1
1
1 foot=304.8 mm=12 in
1 yard=914.4 mm=3 ft
1 mile=5280 ft=1.60934 km
millimetre=0.03937 in
centimetre=0.3937 in
meter=39.37 in
kilometre=0.62137 miles
Volume
1 cubic inch (c.i.)=16.387 cubic
centimetres
1 cubic centimetre=0.061 cubic inch

1 litre=1000 cc=61.0255 cubic inch
Pressure
1 psi=0.06894757bar
1 kg/cm2=1.019 bar
1 bar=105 Pa=0.1MPa
1 bar=14.503 psi
Weight
1 ounce (oz)=28.35 grams
1 pound (lb.)=16 ounces=453.592
grams
1 Kg=1000 grams = 2.205 lb
Speed
1 mph=1.609344 kilometres per hour
1 IPS (in/s)=25.4 mm/s
1 kilometre per hour=0.6213712 mph

1 mm/s=0.039 IPS
Specific weight
Water = 1.000 kg/l
Mineral Oil = 0.903 Kg/l
Gasoline = 0.740 Kg/l
Useful formulas
Engine displacement = 0.7854 bore bore stroke no. of cylinders
British horsepower (BHP) = RPM torque (lbs ft)/5250
Km/h = RPM tire diameter (mm)/(gear ratio 5308)
Lap speed (km/h) = track length (Km) 3600/lap time (s)
Average speed (km/h) = track length (Km) 3600 no. of laps/total time
(seconds)
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SAFETY WHEEL TETHERS

FRONT TETHERS WHEEL SIDE

FRONT TETHERS CHASSIS SIDE

REAR TETHERS WHEEL SIDE

REAR TETHERS CHASSIS SIDE

Wheel side installation:

The cable has been on the car for 12 months

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MICHELIN TIRE INFORMATION

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0.6 (per turn)

0.31 (per 1mm shim)

STD: 32mm [up]

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SETTING THE VERTICAL SPRING PRE-LOAD

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FRONT ANTI ROLL DEVICE AND ROLL PRELOAD

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BELLEVILLE STACK CONFIGURATIONS

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR

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SETTING THE FRONT ROLL PRELOAD

INFINITE STIFFNESS PRE-LOAD

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FRONT SUSPENSION PICK-UP POINTS

Front suspension coordinates

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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT

Add the spacers

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ROLL CENTER AND ANTISQUAT OPTIONS

DO NOT USE COMBINATIONS NOT LISTED BELOW !!!

Roll centre height

Camber change for

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FLOOR EXTENSION MODIFICATION

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REAR ANTIROLL BAR STIFFNESS

Important: The titanium blade can exclusively be

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Rear ARB Stiffness - WSbR

Ground Stiffness [kgm/deg]

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REAR SUSPENSION PICK-UP POINTS

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RIDE HEIGHT CHECK AND REFERENCES

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Drag number includes front and rear wheels contribution