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Hello,
I'm looking for a complete functioning suspension model.
Production car frame rail with springs, dampers, sway bars, tires.
I'm looking for a working model to teach suspension and driving techniques with. Does anyone know of such a thing?
Thanks,
Brian
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I think the problem you might run into is that any model is going to differ from the 1:1 item, simply due to the limitations of scale. Of the Models that DeAgostini has on offer, the closest to what you are looking for might be the Hummer RC car. Even that though has an RC type suspension. If something does come to mind, I'll post it here! Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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OK. I did find this; Not really being a "car guy" beyond appreciating the aesthetics, I really don't know what I am looking at, but there IS a hell of a lof of suspension detail in this kit, and Pochers are second to none when it comes to detail. The write-up on the parent website does say that the suspension and steering are functioning. http://www.scaleautowork...er%20Lambo%20Manual.pdf
HTH! Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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Thanks Experten, I'm checking it out now. I'm hoping to find something that driver's ed instructors, track instructors, body shop & alignment shops could use to teach/show customers the concepts of brake dive, acceleration squat, and weight transfer through cornering, and gear heads in general. Something like this with a larger/non-scale steering wheel, and the spring rates would have to be exaggerated for visual impact. Frame SuspensionFormula364 attached the following image(s):
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oh. Wow. Ummmmm..... what comes to mind are the old Monogram 1/16 Trans Am or AC Cobra kits. I really can't think of anything that is truly operational in the way you seek. you might try a google search for 1/4 scale cars. There are guys out there that build in that insane scale. Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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That was an example of the visible frame & suspension - not an example of scale. Still looking for desktop scale and maybe die cast.
If it's not out there, who could I pitch it to for manufacture? It's a niche market, but cars will endure.
Thank you, gentlemen.
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