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MarkEE,
It's very tricky to get this data. Ideally one would have it before buying anything. Getting accurate data is difficult when the part is on the vehicle because a tape measure is about the only way to take the measurements. This is compounded by the fact that it isn't always clear where the center of a ball joint is (or other joints for that matter). It's easy to be 1/4" off, which is too much. Accuracy should be +/- 1/16" or better. What we should do is start a database on this sight or elsewhere with the following data taken from as many OEM parts as people have access to. If only we all had Coordinate measuring machines or 3-D laser scanners
The question is: How many people are willing to help populate this database. This will determine its success.
- upright geometry
- CAD models
- chassis pickup points
- control arm dimensions
- steering rack dimensions
-Joest
It's very tricky to get this data. Ideally one would have it before buying anything. Getting accurate data is difficult when the part is on the vehicle because a tape measure is about the only way to take the measurements. This is compounded by the fact that it isn't always clear where the center of a ball joint is (or other joints for that matter). It's easy to be 1/4" off, which is too much. Accuracy should be +/- 1/16" or better. What we should do is start a database on this sight or elsewhere with the following data taken from as many OEM parts as people have access to. If only we all had Coordinate measuring machines or 3-D laser scanners
The question is: How many people are willing to help populate this database. This will determine its success.
- upright geometry
- CAD models
- chassis pickup points
- control arm dimensions
- steering rack dimensions
-Joest
gielhansen
Automotive
If you know what donor you want to use, try posting a question on a kitcar forum like
there might be someone using these same parts and willing to measure them for you.
there might be someone using these same parts and willing to measure them for you.
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MarkEE,
Should we start a new formum and call it something like "Suspension Parts Geometry Database Forum" or similar?Once it's set up people could start posting what they are after and what they have available. It's a great idea since the OEMs do not publish this data to the public.
Should we start a new formum and call it something like "Suspension Parts Geometry Database Forum" or similar?Once it's set up people could start posting what they are after and what they have available. It's a great idea since the OEMs do not publish this data to the public.
crashbox455
Automotive
- Jul 12, 2003
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i'm willing to archive and host webpages for any data you guys can collect. i've got 20MB on fbody.com and nothing to use it for.
i just hope we get enough information to be useful.
i just hope we get enough information to be useful.
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