This page tracks the progress of DibaE's build.
Arrival of Bodywork 12 June 2013
Wing Mould Manufacture 6 March 2013
DibaE Suspension Assembly 5 March 2013
Arrival of YASA-750 electric motor
Seat Mould Manufacture 27 September 2012
Frame Build Progress 16 July 2012
Frame Build Progress 22 June 2012
Front section of frame taking shape.
First Machined Components Arrive 21 June 2012
Upright, Hub and Wheel Bolt.
Upright, Hub, Wheel Bolt, Wheel Bearing.
Upright and Hub.
Frame Build Progress 10 June 2012
The first of two frames is being manufactured on campus by the NMMU Racing team. A manufacturing jig was designed to ensure dimensional accuracy of the frame in all critical areas such as suspension and engine mounting points.
Frame tubing cut and labled, graphic indicating different tube thicknesses
Main roll-hoop bent to shape
Frame tubing cut to length
Frame jig locating key mounting points
Front roll-hoop and front bulkhead
Frame Mock-Up 28 May 2012
A wooden mock-up of DibaTwo's frame was manufactured to veryfy ergonomics, and serve as a checking jig for the bodywork.