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Ackerman Geometry Chassis

Nacon, the problem is that due to heavy weight of the vehicle the amount of force that steering system has to generate has to correspond. Pistons have almost endless power when being properly connected using other tools to damper weight.

For example, in my case, i have created a fully functional lower ball joint on each wheel which evenly distributes weights. Facing some limitations on putting blocks around, i still was able to connect rear part of the turning spindle unit to the steering rack, which is sitting on linear tracks. Steering rack itself is activated using three tools: 1) Piston #1, 2) Piston #2 (in parallel connection for enhanced precision), 3) Linear track mechanism (connected to steering wheel).

In my car, the steering system collapses as soon as you remove at least 1 piston. So, I found the ideal balance which i will share later once i finish optimizing the vehicle.

Why not just use compact track instead of two pistons?

I have got a version of this on the suspension arms, I'll upload it. The trouble I've had with suspension is that it bottoms out once you start building the chassis up, and there's no way to adjust it

I'd considered using a linear track before compact ones were added, but the pistons are big so it becomes hard to build compactly. I look forward to seeing your car

I hadn't realised that steering had been added as on option to wheels until after I'd made these.

NIce work.

I would like to say that using pistons in steering rack is ultimately the best idea you can have if you want to build reliable steering.

In my car, which i will submit soon for workshop, I realized two pistons steering rack on linear tracks which allow highly precise turning without any complications.

Question. Have you put your steering rack on suspension ball joints?