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Old 11-16-2012, 06:56 PM   #19 (permalink)
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the wheel geometry is just too unstable
At the limit, a nose-heavy four wheel car wants to become a three-wheeler anyway.


With 66/33 weight distribution and the suspension sorted out, the rear wheel should swing out and track behind the outside front wheel. A longer wheelbase helps, but creates problems parking, that why I suggested the variable wheelbase. I don't expect you to try it, it's just a thought experiment.

The biggest problem I see is the lower rear corner of the door window glass when it is rolled down into the door. That is the constraint on plan taper in the lower body.

Last edited by freebeard; 11-16-2012 at 07:44 PM.. Reason: pluralize 'problems'
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