March 27, 20168 yr Hey Canmorite! This is one seriously rigid and stable looking chassis. The 3rd party tires just add to the toughness factor, I love it! :) I'd love to know whether you persisted with this MOC as I am in fact in the process of building something with a similar front-end at present, using a similar hub design with the same parts for making the wishbones. I am curious as to how your steering performs with the rack being placed right on top of the forward lower "A" arm as it appears as if it would interfere during the cycle of the suspension. Also, did you experience a lack of torque from the steering motor with the use of the 24t clutch gear? (I understand there are three variants of this part, each with different "torque thresholds" before slipping occurs. It may not be 100% accurate or what you're looking to incorporate, and excuse me if I am out of place by suggesting this (I'm new to EB), but I have found a way to gear down a servo motor so that the steering actually has increased torque (1:1.667) but a slightly smaller angle before full lock occurs using a 12t double bevel gear and a 20t double bevel gear. I would be willing to send you a photo, assuming you're interested that is. I use 3rd party tires of similar size and understand that they require some force to be effectively steered over uneven terrain, and that the servo motor offers far more torque than the M motor to begin with. Also, the slightly more shallow full lock angle allows the CV joint at the hub to not bind up at all; one challenge I am currently facing. I appreciate any feedback (however brief) regarding my commenting habits aswell. :)
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