Posted November 7, 201410 yr Time for a new project! I've been wanting to use the 42000 hubs for a while, so it's time for an independently suspended car. UEV - WIP 1 by VKTechnic, on Flickr Already have AWD with 3 limited slip locking diffs and a fake V8 engine, as well as full independent suspension with shorter top control arms and caster angle up front. Any guesses as to what UEV stands for? Edited November 7, 201410 yr by Victor Kojenov (TFOL)
November 7, 201410 yr You mean ultra epic vehicle!!! I'm looking forward to seeing this develop! Is that ackerman steering?
November 7, 201410 yr ... Is that ackerman steering? I think, maybe (and it is probable that) am I wrong, that these hubs do not allow ackermann geometry without modifications? Great concept (anyway), I look forward to see it grow ! And, UEV? Undefined Engineless Vehicle ? :D (But then, why is there that fake one in the back? :D )
November 7, 201410 yr I think, maybe (and it is probable that) am I wrong, that these hubs do not allow ackermann geometry without modifications? It can be done, if the steering links are not parallel with the axle. Though this makes the suspension weaker.
November 7, 201410 yr It can be done, if the steering links are not parallel with the axle. Though this makes the suspension weaker. Oh, yes, that's right. (when I think about it more than I have in the morning :D)
November 7, 201410 yr Universal Electric Vehicle? What motors will you use? Chassis looks solid but you have to know that using the 90 degree gearboxes will cause more friction because they have no point to lean besides the drive axle, so they will push on it therebye creating friction. Also the 3L axle may slide deeper in CV causing the 12 tooth gear to fall off with high enough load...
November 7, 201410 yr Author Is that ackerman steering? Nope Even if it's there, it's not intentional.
November 7, 201410 yr This is cool, but why locking diffs with limited slip? That seems kind of redundant to me.
November 13, 201410 yr Author Finally an update! UEV - WIP 2 by VKTechnic, on Flickr Turns out the first design was 4 studs too narrow, so I've spent the last few days building new axles. Features are still the same: Independent suspension, limited slip diffs, diff locks, different length control arms, and caster angle on the front axle. Oh, and no one has the right name yet. Keep guessing!
November 13, 201410 yr Oh, and no one has the right name yet. Keep guessing! Lego's are electric jobs, and you're building a vehicle. For 2 points: "Universal Electric Vehicle". But for Australia and Africa they are considered Urban Escape Vehicles, I believe. Not the same concept but since you're building with difflocks it could still apply even though it was stated above.
November 14, 201410 yr Author Suspension and drivetrain are complete, wheels are mounted, motors are connected, and... UEV - WIP 3 by VKTechnic, on Flickr ...there's clicking everywhere. These longitudinal diffs seem to be creating more problems than they're solving, so I might just ditch the LSDs and locking mechanisms and make this model special in some other way.
December 1, 201410 yr Author To quote Senator Chinchilla: "Update! I've changed everything!" UEV - WIP 4 by VKTechnic, on Flickr Spent about 9 hours yesterday working on the UEV. Totally new chassis, totally new features, and totally new vision. Probably needs a new name, too...
December 1, 201410 yr Author Three IR receivers?? I cant wait to see what it does! tim I was considering adding a fourth one
December 2, 201410 yr Your teasers drive me crazy. You're going to make me (us) wait just like you did with the Lower 40. Ugh.
December 3, 201410 yr Author Your teasers drive me crazy. You're going to make me (us) wait just like you did with the Lower 40. Ugh. I think my teasers look better than the models themselves Anyways, I started work on the front end...not too happy yet. I also need to order some more extension cables for all these functions UEV - WIP 5 by VKTechnic, on Flickr
December 3, 201410 yr Wait, could UEV possibly stand for Undead Extermination Vehicle? That's the vibe I'm getting from this thing now. Also, what kind of suspension do you have now, cause it looks like you've moved away from independent.
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