dream
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| posted on 12/1/13 at 03:19 PM |
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Ackerman problem?
Does the avon really have problems with the steering rack placement?cheers
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snakebelly
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| posted on 12/1/13 at 03:52 PM |
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Are you referring to bump steer, depending on your setup it can be an issue but until the front end is built up and all settled it may be difficult to
define, things like ride height and wheel size can contribute . Rob has just had a nifty mod done by Mac#1 to get rid of his, I'm sure he will
be along shortly with pics
Hth
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snapper
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| posted on 12/1/13 at 04:11 PM |
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Ackerman is a line drawn from the track rod end through the hub pivot point to the center of the rear axle
Bump steer is a different issue
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snakebelly
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| posted on 12/1/13 at 04:36 PM |
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Yes but as far as I'm aware the Avon doesn't have an Ackerman issue but can have a bump steer issue, hence me asking for clarification
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dream
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| posted on 12/1/13 at 05:28 PM |
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i mean the inner wheel in a corner goes through a tighter circle,
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JoelP
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| posted on 12/1/13 at 05:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dream
i mean the inner wheel in a corner goes through a tighter circle,
That would indeed be ackerman rather than bump steer then. Since you are using hubs off a donor, all you can change is the position fore/aft of the
steering rack. Have a read up (via google) about ackerman and rack position, and compare to where yours will be.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 12/1/13 at 07:04 PM |
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Any picture I have seen of Avon front geometry show it has toe-in in turns.
Basically set the front wheels in the straight ahead position and looking down from above imagine a line joining the centres of the track end
ball joints.
If the steering rack lies behind this line you have at least partial toe out in turns -- which in effect gives you some ackerman.
If the steering rack lies ahead of the imaginary line your car has toe-in in turns -- which is not good as it gives poor turn in and front end
grip.
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jossey
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| posted on 12/1/13 at 07:38 PM |
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As mac has said from my research n calculations its just bump steer but this can be solved with rose jointed rack ends. See laptoprobs pics.
I shouldnt have the issues due to my bike engine setup being lighter on the front but we will see. I have the wider wishbones as the ther real issue
with the aim is the under steer due to the narrow front end.
Thanks
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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laptoprob
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| posted on 13/1/13 at 08:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jossey
As mac has said from my research n calculations its just bump steer but this can be solved with rose jointed rack ends. See laptoprobs pics.
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Rudy
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| posted on 9/2/13 at 08:52 AM |
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please read this http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=116631
Sorry about my English
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