SHAKE-DOWN TEST OF COMPLETED CAR

A shake-down test was held at a small race track in Germany. A number of laps were made, to test the durability of body components and all systems. Also the dynamic behaviour in corners was tested. The car proved to be reliable and forgiving. More news will follow. See movie  

SEALS FOR AIR JACKS RECEIVED

Pneumatic jacks for lifting of the car were custom-designed and made, to fit in the restricted space below the car’s chassis.The pneumatic seals for the air jacks were sourced from Parker Hannifin’s range of available types. Profiltra Nederland kindly supplied the pneumatic seals free of charge for this project.Thank you Profiltra! For more information, contact us at […]

SNEAK PREVIEW: SILVERMINE 12C

Could this be the coupe version of the Silvermine 11SR?Let us know your opinion about these sketches for a future model. Reactions are awaited at info@silvermine.nl 

PHOTOSHOOT OF PROTOTYPE CHASSIS

German photographer Johannes Graf visited Silvermine for a photoshoot of the chassis.He produced photos that are in great style, honouring the design and execution of the Silvermine 11P prototype chassis. The photos can be seen in the PHOTOSHOOT page, above.

GAS SPRINGS FOR BODY RECEIVED

Front and rear hinged parts for the body will be supported by high quality gas springs.These springs were custom made for the Silvermine 11SR by Vapsint, with design input from Dutch company Brimotech Solutions. Brimotech Solutions kindly supplied the gas springs and connecting hardware free of charge for this project.Thank you Brimotech! For more information, contact us […]

11SR RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY

  Silvermine offers a research opportunity for one or more students in aerodynamics or applied physics.The research project’s goal is to establish the aerodynamic values of the Silvermine 11SR, according to the present design.Coefficients of drag, lift or downforce front/rear are to be calculated using the CFD programmes available at the students’ University or Technical High […]

11SR BODY PRODUCTION COMMISSIONED

Production of body panels and clear parts for the Silvermine 11SR has been commissioned to specialist company Aviate Products. In this project, Aviate will be supported by Bailey Sports Racing Cars. Aviate Products, located near Johannesburg, South Africa, specializes in production of composite products for the light airplane industry in South Africa, carrying out 3-D tool path […]

PRESS RELEASE 2014-3 AVAILABLE

Link to press release 2014-3, in English Link to press release 2014-3, in DutchLink to 11SR specificationLink to picture set 2014-3