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RE: 1998 Suspension - Fredrik?
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 13 Oct 1999 13:23:29 GMT
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> While pre 1998 steering typically consisted of one grey 3x1 steering arm
> between two 1xn plates with rounded ends and two holes, 1998 and after
> they typically consist of a 3x1 cross block mounted on an arm which
> connects to a beam with two friction pegs.
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> Here is a set which has the pre 1998 steering:
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> http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=8216-1
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> And this set has 1998 steering:
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> http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=8219-1
Ahhh. We don't even have that GoKart kit here in Canada (at least I haven't)
seen it yet...
So if you mount the 3x1 cross block on the arm to, say, a beam that moves up
and down, you can get suspension fairly easily, right?
I'll need to get more of these little sets and ditch the stupid
clear cylinders...maybe in a Jambalaya box!
As always, thanks for a clear, concise feedback post, Fredrik!
Cheers,
Ralph Hempel - P.Eng
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 | | Re: 1998 Suspension - Fredrik?
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| (...) Yes, that is possible. I first saw this idea in a car that Ben Williamson made at: (URL) I tried out the same idea in two chassises at: (2 URLs) suspension made this way is a bit flimsy, but still quite adequate for a medium sized car. Fredrik (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 1998 Suspension - Fredrik?
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| (...) :-) (...) The difference isn't in the rack on plate and gear, but in the steering suspension. (Well, the rack seems to have changed as well, but that difference isn't so large.) While pre 1998 steering typically consisted of one grey 3x1 (...) (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.technic)
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