Tilt steering would require a steering shaft coupler that can slide, the shaft will need to be effectively longer or shorter depending on the position of the wheel.
Inboard suspension reduces sprung weight and bring the suspension mass toward the center of gravity of the vehicle, both making it more nimble/responsive. It's also one of the easier ways to build a custom suspension setup. Not sure about your second questions...
Jon, what dictates whether the bellcrank linkage is linear, progressive, or digressive? From what I understand, the stiffest the pushrod/coilover setup will ever act is when the spring/shock combo is angled in a manner that is effectively straight up and down (or perpendicular from its mounting points) and the further you move away from that, the less rate the spring has. I feel like I am missing something but can't find the answer I am looking for. Any help would be appreciated.
hey awesome graphics.... I know ur busy, but if you find some time can you, or someone here with some expertise could answer just a couple of questions? considering weight and built complexity: 1ST what would be the advantage over the classic perpendicular buggy type suspension, or a macpherson suspension? 2nd would it be fitable to a leanning/tilting front suspension for a recumbent tadpole pedal trike? thanx in advance, and great video!
This is a kind of push rod mechanism right? its difficult to explain in english... well what I'd like to achieve is the same geometry and action between both front wheels combined with a normal+tilting steering? perhaps i need a different approach but found this really interesting and wandered if you had seem something similar? Thanx ever so much for your quick response!
Seems like the upper arm is to long when it goes to full drop it should have the opposite camber depending on body roll . also with a shorter control arm the steering spindle will need to be adjusted as well. these are just recommendations. looks really cool! also it would be cool to see it simulated with tie rods make sure the ackcromen steering is right when turning and that you dont have to much bump steer!
how you anticipate body roll with your design ? and what would this chassis be used for it looks like a typical off road or sand rail style but i'm just curious
Jon Proce i use a wider chassis with short suspension travel like 2" either way some of the roll comes from the geometry of distance of control arms I just think you could save on heft of the springs by having shorter control arms "not that it would be a big difference" any plans on building?
Hello Jon. how are you? i am in a project of FSAE and i am doing a push rod suspension, but i'd like and advice from you about somethings in solidworks.
John thank you!! I want to install some program to model 3d sketch-drawing..don't know what to choose ..because I am not a professional-just love tinkering in the garage..so You advised of the programs..or is it not for people like me..
Hi, my friend, My name is Bismark, I'm from Brazil. I would like to know what the program name which used for do this simulation also would like which you help me. Because I go to do one project of one car. wait for your answer. thanks Bismark Alves
I should have specified. Not a "prototype", just the initial design for that particular car. Who thought people would actually watch this video? It is typical inboard pushrod suspension.
Bell crank ratio is all wrong. You cant stroke the shock much at all like this. The more shock rod movement in relation to wheel travel the better. That is where dampening comes from. Dont believe me, look at the cams used on a f1 car, or a mclaren... Those shocks are way short, maybe passible for a road car but i hope this thing isnt meant for the dirt. looks cool, but meh. its gonna work like crap.
Jon Proce If you ever have the chance of looking at a citroen 2cv front and rear suspention and steering you go ...WTF ..it have a tiny percentige of your system
