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Ok, some good input so far. Do we have any sort of consensus on front suspension set-ups? I've figured the options to be:
VW Beam.
Pros: Easy. Reasonably priced. Aftermarket support.
Cons: Solid across interior space. Somewhat heavy. Not the greatest ride quality.
Custom A-Arms.
Pros: Lightweight. Cheap to build. Building the suspension to fit the car.
Cons: Possible issues with safety inspections. Lot of research and/or trial & error to get it correct.
Donor Suspension.
Pros: Front-wheel drive capability, if desired. Aftermarket support. Safest of the options.
Cons: Building the car to fit the suspension. Likely to be heavy.
Modified ATV Suspension.
Pros: Front-wheel drive capability, if desired. Cheap. Lightweight. Easy to fit.
Cons: Not high-speed capable. Matching car rims to ATV hubs.
It would be nice to have a full conversation about this, like an open source project. With the prices of fuel-efficient vehicles rising relative to gas prices, and more and more careless drivers on cell phones making motorcycles less safe, building your own small vehicle based on YOUR needs is a viable option.
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