Technic doubts...

[Scorpion]

Hi there! First time poster on the Technic forums, but a long time fan...

I have some pressing questions regarding some Technic elements, and I thought you guys could help me out...

First of all, From which set does this part come from? I desperately need to know!

Second, regarding Shock Absobers (6,5L), what is the difference between Soft, Normal and Hard Spring? Which is best for a heavy vehicle?

Thanks in advance!

Scorpion

[Meatman]

I don't think that part was ever in any set. There was just a discussion on here a few weeks ago about these odd parts.

The hard spring would more than likely be best for a heavy vehicle as it is much stiffer.

[Nazgarot]

Hi there! First time poster on the Technic forums, but a long time fan...

I have some pressing questions regarding some Technic elements, and I thought you guys could help me out...

First of all, From which set does this part come from? I desperately need to know!

Second, regarding Shock Absobers (6,5L), what is the difference between Soft, Normal and Hard Spring? Which is best for a heavy vehicle?

Thanks in advance!

Scorpion

That part doesn't exist. I have seen ideas for it on a workshop from Denmark, but it has never been officially released.

Considering shock absorbers it depends on what result you want... I have built several models where i have chosen to use two soft springs rather then 1 hard, to get a more realistic suspension. On a super car you would typically like a hard suspension, and use hard springs. on a off road vehicle you would want a more progressive setup, and then i might be better to use two soft or medium absorbers. I recommend buying some of each and do some testing.

-ED-

[DLuders]

From this Eurobricks post, one can see that the Technic Shock Absorbers are color-coded by their resistance:

[Scorpion]

Sad to hear that part doesn't exist... It would've made my life a lot easier!

BTW, what about Shock Absorbers 9,5L? What is their resistance?