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Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:32 pm

Go with me on this one...
3x3 arms, 930 CVs, T1 tranny with 930 flanges. Not counting the torsion housing, how far forward could I move the tranny without binding the CVs? Thanks!
Jeff

Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:00 pm

JiI wrote: Go with me on this one...
3x3 arms, 930 CVs, T1 tranny with 930 flanges. Not counting the torsion housing, how far forward could I move the tranny without binding the CVs? Thanks!
Jeff
that all depends on how much travel you're hoping for. you can set it up for minimal travel that would move your transmission forward the furthest, but moving it forward at all will cause your CVs to bind sooner and reduce your travel

Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:11 pm

I forgot to mention that the output flanges are level with the stub flanges and there would only be a few inches of travel. (Don't ask, I'm just building something wacky in the back yard!)

Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:21 pm

at a point so that the the axle stays within the 25 degrees range of the cv throughout the range of movement

I'd guess 4 or 5 " max

you should be able to take some measurements and figure it out

Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:11 am

Just thought I'd ask in case someone already tried it.
Jeff

Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:50 am

One could always go mid-engine, or maybe work out some sort of chain driven jackshaft setup. . .

We might be more help if we knew what you wanted to do. 8)

Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:48 am

I'm doodling in AutoCAD and came up with a nutty idea. Wide suspension (3x3 arms rear, a-arm front) and some fat tires (Think Hoosier 33x21.5x15 rear and 29x18.5x15 front). Move the engine and tranny forward and move the seats back so the tranny is almost at your hip. Drop the seats down so they are only about 5" off the ground and give it a wheelbase under 80".
Kinda like a hot wheels go-kart on steroids.
Yes, I know I need professional help but I also know a lot of you are now thinking about it! :D
Jeff
P.S. Street legal too!!!!

Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:18 pm

PIctures pictures pictures :!: :!:

Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:11 pm

I haven't built anything yet but I'll try and get some doodles of it on here.
Jeff

Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:03 pm

JiI wrote: I haven't built anything yet...

You can say that again! :lol:

Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:23 pm

I've built a lot and all at the same time. I'll probably finish them pretty close together then everyone will ask, "How did he build so many so quickly?"
Jeff

Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:24 pm

thesatelliteguy wrote: PIctures pictures pictures :!: :!:

Can't get the thing to post!

Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:29 pm

Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:40 pm

this car is set up mid engine with 3x3s and 930 joints,

http://www.ecosmotors.com/harbinger.html

send this guy a pm and see if he moved the trans forwad

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5642

Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:46 pm

Sorry the pic is so small. I don't post pics much as it takes so long to upload blah blah blah...
Jeff

Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:51 pm

JiI wrote: Sorry the pic is so small. I don't post pics much as it takes so long to upload blah blah blah...
Jeff
fixed it for you

Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:08 pm

Now it's just an X
Jeff

Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:18 pm

JiI wrote: Now it's just an X
Jeff

works for me. try to click on the x, or on this link:

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/mode4eng/buggy69small.jpg

Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:09 pm

Nope. Big red X.
Jeff

Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:37 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD0vM8JN9Uc&feature=related

ask this guy.....