| RE:Frame and suspension CAD files |
Subject: RE:Frame and suspension CAD files by BrianCunningham on 2008/1/7 4:00:49 ACAD? Sure no problem! I want to get the compete stock geometry down before modifying it. That way I can measure the stock ones and see how good my model is. Thus wanting the stock spring positions. Again thanks. The 1st thing I want to do is fix that front geometry. The top a-arm should point up, not down at rest. So either the balljoint needs to go up or the frame side needs to go down, or both. The second thing I want to fix is that rear geometry. The dogbones are way too short! I don't know how many here realize it, but GM actually ripped off Dick Guldstrand's rear suspension design for the C3 when they built the C4. The trouble is the bean counters got a hold of it and messed it up in the process! Take a look at the dogbones, they run all the way to the back of the upright, thus making them at least twice as long. Also instead of a toelink, he has two beafy locating members spaced equally apart and on the same plane.  I might acually just buy his upright and adapt them to the C4. Not only would I get the better geometry, but I'd get the beefier drivetrain, and cheaper bearings. BTW does anyone have the front pic to go with this one? I used to have it but now I can't find it   |
