Steering Geometry Involved in Rear Steered Vehicles
Steering Geometry Involved in Rear Steered Vehicles
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Hello to all,
I am currently working on a prototype vehicle, which is rear wheel driven and steered, it has 2 front wheels and 1 rear wheel.
My questions are these: I already understood the different steering geometries involve in front steered vehicles but are those principles also applicable in a rear steered vehicle?
Lastly how would you calculate the turning radius for a rear steered vehicle, it the calculation same for a front steered vehicle?
The prototype is build for low speeds (30-45kph), monocoque, no suspension and 60kg load
Any comment is warmly appreciated..
I am currently working on a prototype vehicle, which is rear wheel driven and steered, it has 2 front wheels and 1 rear wheel.
My questions are these: I already understood the different steering geometries involve in front steered vehicles but are those principles also applicable in a rear steered vehicle?
Lastly how would you calculate the turning radius for a rear steered vehicle, it the calculation same for a front steered vehicle?
The prototype is build for low speeds (30-45kph), monocoque, no suspension and 60kg load
Any comment is warmly appreciated..





RE: Steering Geometry Involved in Rear Steered Vehicles
That car will be disconcerting to drive for anyone used to front wheel steer.
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Greg Locock
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RE: Steering Geometry Involved in Rear Steered Vehicles
RE: Steering Geometry Involved in Rear Steered Vehicles
Cheers
Greg Locock
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