Spaceframe Chassis
A spaceframe is a three-dimensional framework of tubes or extrusions that carries loads, with body panels mostly non-structural.
What is Spaceframe Chassis?
It is used in racing cars, kit cars and some low-volume sports cars. Aluminium spaceframes are used in some production cars. It allows light, stiff structures. Inspect tube frames for corrosion inside closed sections.
How it works
Triangulated members share loads in tension and compression throughout the frame.
Why it matters for your car
Accident repairs need specialist knowledge and jigs. Cracked joints must be repaired properly.
Other terms
- Car Detailing
- Caravan Mover (Motor Mover)
- Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
- Connector Corrosion
- Corrosion (Rust)
- E-Fuels (Synthetic Fuels)
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Exhaust Leak
- Glow Plug Warning Light (Preheat Light)
- Kei Car
- Launch Control
- Lowering Springs
- Octane Rating
- Positive Earth Electrical System
- Seatbelt Load Limiter
- Service Indicator Reset
- Side Impact Crash Test
- Spark Plug Gap
- Sunroof Drain
- Trip Computer