DFW Body Cutout

[GravityX]

I seen this graphic from another racer and I asked if I could share it, he (Mid-Atlantic) without hesitation said, be my guest. It may answer questions and cause a few more to be brought to surface. Does it unlock any secrets, likely not, but it will give you a visual of why the DFW body is notched.

 

[HurriCrane Racing]

Boy I could have used this a year ago!

 

[aircooled]

When making this cut how far back from the front should I go? Does it help to take 1/16th off the entire side of the car?

 

[MrRoadWarrior]

When making this cut how far back from the front should I go? Does it help to take 1/16th off the entire side of the car?

I've seen cars where the cut ends directly behind the front tire, and I've seen them go halfway down the car. The point of the cut is to offset the front and rear wheels on a rail riding car. If the trailing tire also rides the rail it creates unwanted friction.

 

[bracketracer]

When making this cut how far back from the front should I go? Does it help to take 1/16th off the entire side of the car?

On my full fendered cars, I only cut in the offset behind the DFW. I leave the body full width in front of and behind the wheel and just lightly angle it to make mounting fenders easier.

 

[Jimmy & his 2 Kids]

Are folks notching their bodies when running full fender set ups like they are running in Street Stock?