Hi folks,
Probably a stupid question with an obvious answer, but here goes anyway...
Is there a common perception of what constitutes a formula car "roller"?
Okay, it's generally a rolling chassis (wheels, suspension ARB's, dampers, springs, etc) that comes without an "engine", but with the transaxle. But what about all of the other parts needed to make a complete car? Is it determined on a case-by-case basis between buyer and seller?
Maybe it's easier to ask what an "engine" comprises?
I would assume the following components are a given to be included with a roller: chassis, suspension arms, wheels, shocks, steering rack, brake system, electrical harness, links, radiator(s), body panels, seat, steeering wheel, shifter, pedals, ARB's and linkage, fuel cell and vent line, sump tank, oil pan if it's specific to the car, etc.
I'm more curious about the following: instruments/gauges, starter, starter shaft/mechanism (if applicable), clutch, clutch linkage (if applicable), fire bottle system, (harness) belts, battery, water/oil hoses and lines, coil.
Am I about 50/50 in the second group?
For my CF, the engine/motor was in the car when I bought it and has been rebuilt by a local race shop. Therefore I'm not familiar with what one gets when one buys a "complete" motor from Ivey, Justice, etc. The motor comes carb-to-pan with prepped flywheel and distributor? And that's what slips into a "roller"?
Thanks in advance,
Erik