I don't have a prototype car or any broken parts. This is a from scratch design that I guess will become the prototype car. I know the initial design is not going to be the best it can be but I am looking for a starting point.
Perhaps the answer is to make it, break it, then make it again :)!
"That is neither efficient for a circuit car nor realistic for an off road vehicle."
That is the problem I am having. What is realistic for an off road vehicle.
Worst case scenario I can think of (aside from hitting a tree or something, which can't be designed for) is coming down from a...
"I did all the design work and analysis on Solidworks and Cosmos."
What sort of input loads did you use to validate the design. I have no idea what sort of road load profile would be required to be honest.
"dinamic forces will probably be more important than just the weigth of the bugy "...
I am designing a wheel hub for an off road buggy. I am trying to work out what factors I have to take into consideration and what the system interactions will be.
The standard stud pattern for off road wheels is VW Wide 5 (5 x 205) so I will be using that stud pattern.
I am not sure what...
"That's why we use hub units not two seperate bearings in alloy spindles."
Can someone point me to more details about these units. I am looking at designing an aluminum hub but I am worried about the wheel bearings and expansion. Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Do not have the Caroll Smith books, although have had them recommended too.
There are a lot of buggies out there with VW trailing arm type setups, but nearly all of the quick buggies are A arm front and trailing arm rear.
I can buy a complete bolt in front end, but where is the fun in that!
I am looking to design an off road racing buggy from scratch.
I have been doing some research on the web, but I was wondering if anyone could suggest some books to help with sorting out handling and suspension concepts and geometry.
It will be double A arm all around, rear wheel drive, rear...
