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OEM Suspension Parts

OEM Suspension Parts

OEM Suspension Parts

(OP)
I am considering using OEM suspension parts on an open wheel race car. In the past I made my own uprights, A-arms, etc and therefore knew the suspension point coordinates. How does one find out the suspension point coordinates on OEM parts.

Thanks,

MarkEE

RE: OEM Suspension Parts

MarkEE,

It's very tricky to get this data.  Ideally one would have it before buying anything.  Getting accurate data is difficult when the part is on the vehicle because a tape measure is about the only way to take the measurements.  This is compounded by the fact that it isn't always clear where the center of a ball joint is (or other joints for that matter).  It's easy to be 1/4" off, which is too much.  Accuracy should be +/- 1/16" or better.  What we should do is start a database on this sight or elsewhere with the following data taken from as many OEM parts as people have access to.  If only we all had Coordinate measuring machines or 3-D laser scanners :)

The question is:  How many people are willing to help populate this database.  This will determine its success.


- upright geometry
- CAD models
- chassis pickup points
- control arm dimensions
- steering rack dimensions


-Joest

RE: OEM Suspension Parts

Markee
   When you say open wheel race car what type of car are you talking about?? If it is an imca type modified i might be able to help you out some. Email me if you think maybe I can help.
jparker@cedsi.com

RE: OEM Suspension Parts

If you know what donor you want to use, try posting a question  on a kitcar forum like http://locostbuilders.co.uk/

there might be someone using these same parts and willing to measure them for you.

RE: OEM Suspension Parts

(OP)
Thanks for your responses. I would support a forum to contribute to a suspension database.

Thanks,

MarkEE

RE: OEM Suspension Parts

MarkEE,

Should we start a new formum and call it something like "Suspension Parts Geometry Database Forum" or similar?Once it's set up people could start posting what they are after and what they have available.  It's a great idea since the OEMs do not publish this data to the public.

RE: OEM Suspension Parts

i'm willing to archive and host webpages for any data you guys can collect.  i've got 20MB on fbody.com and nothing to use it for.

i just hope we get enough information to be useful.

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