hamster_lego Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 How would you make a super-strut suspension like http://www.caranddriver.com/features/ford-revoknuckle-and-gm-hiper-strut-explained-tech-dept (a type of McPherson strut) with realistic castor, kingpin, camber and toe using parts 4650636, 6022974 and 4610378? It needs to be able to be driven, steered and suspended. Thank you in advance! Quote
Lakop Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 I''ve been experimenting with different suspension and steering set ups. I'm sure this can be done but probably easier on a larger scale model than a mid to small scale. H Quote
hamster_lego Posted May 25, 2014 Author Posted May 25, 2014 I''ve been experimenting with different suspension and steering set ups. I'm sure this can be done but probably easier on a larger scale model than a mid to small scale. H I just noticed that the kingpin and the camber will be the same unless you extend the steering axis back, Quote
Rockbrick Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 have a look at the front of the subaru wrx that was on here recently I played around with this recently and could be quite close to centrepoint steering if you use a large enough wheel hub (but technic wheels tend to have 'unkind' offsets for this Quote
Lakop Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 The above image is close. If it could steer it would be good. H Quote
allanp Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 It can steer but note that you will have to place the steering rack in front of the axle to get the correct Ackermann geometry. Quote
Rockbrick Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) yes its steerable for ackerman change the design as you please.... gives good ground clearance but not too much travel though. Edited June 2, 2014 by Rockbrick Quote
Technic Builder Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 In the above example don't the two toelinks on top give a floating pivot point that is further out than the lower pivot point thereby giving a steering axis inclination that is not favorable? Quote
MrNumbskull13 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 In the above example don't the two toelinks on top give a floating pivot point that is further out than the lower pivot point thereby giving a steering axis inclination that is not favorable? Exactly my thoughts... Quote
Rockbrick Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Please feel free to make changes - it does need improving - its just something I came up with quickly....move the lower arm out a bit, the top ones in, mount it at an angle etc... you won't learn something if its given to you on a plate - take it apart - improve it.... learn it Edited June 3, 2014 by Rockbrick Quote
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