Which is better..pitman model or rack n pinion model for a HEAVY car around 350kg.???

[geet]

plzzz help...

[geet]

plzzz help...

[oz_olly]

I recommend you try a Pitman arm with parellel steering, it works very well on Formula 1 cars.

[Kirk Feldkamp]

How about something like this?

http://www.usstexasbb35.com/All-Photos/Dry-Dock/DD/DD-port-aft-2.jpg

[buggaero]

But i guess a formula sae vehicle is nothing to be designed following F1.
Different power,
Different Wheelbase,
Different Tyres,
Different almost everything.

Any one who can just hint out a relation between poor weight bias and steering Geo. And not asking the steering adjustments but the performance that they give once you drive with them.
Which one will give better results in a poor weight bias.
Don't help but show where to put in our efforts.

[exFSAE]

Ackermann steering or rack and pinion?

Haha.

[Zac]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by oz_olly:
I recommend you try a Pitman arm with parellel steering, it works very well on Formula 1 cars. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

A pitman arm would look awesome on your car. It would be like an old-school indy car.

[oz_olly]

What's a poor weight bias? is that a weight bias that's a little short on cash?

[Drew Price]

"Poor weight bias," is said while shaking one's head sadly at the unfortunate car which was brought to comp. by clueless and intoxicated students who fitted their engine Porsche 911/VW style, hung out behind the axle centreline.


http://fsae.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


Best,
Drew