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 Posted 11/1/2005 3:42:54 PM |
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| Posted 11/2/2005 12:00:49 PM |
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I've notice that your replica is a bit high also, Kevin. Are you going to shave the springs to lower it?
If I ever get to build my car, I plan on using airbags to raise the car up when driving. Which could pose a huge problem for tire clearance. If I wanted to use the correct tire for the front of the car I couldn't raise the car during driving.
I believe that with the car raised the bottom of the body *wheel well* will rub the tires and prevent full turns. A way to correct this would be to use smaller tires, or mount the front tires further in to the body. The main side effect of this mod would make the car "not look right".
Any ideas or thoughts on how to tackle this problem and not fear pot holes or driveways?
Nick
I don't have a batmobile, but I have a remote R2-D2
http://c4-designs.com/ciii/nicknr2.jpg
 
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| Posted 11/2/2005 1:02:24 PM |
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Looks like Kevin's car sits just right for ground clearance at approx 4-6"?
If he's not running hydraulics....
He's gonna need that clearance just to drive it, perhaps taller tires might be the answer to fill the wells up top.
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| Posted 11/2/2005 1:05:12 PM |
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Wrongo DonC!
Kevin's tires are not touching the ground 
 
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| Posted 11/2/2005 1:10:18 PM |
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Eventually I will net to fit the car with air bags; there is one company who makes a set that installs without any major modifications. The front tires are the largest that will fit in the wheel well without hitting clock to clock. The backs will accommodate a one-inch larger tire.
The way it sits right now is fine for driving it clears most obstacles; maybe I need curb feelers?
PS: the tires are touching the ground
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