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==Suspension & Driveline== | |||
The goal is to create a system of suspension/driveline components that can allow pretty much any object to become a "vehicle." By combining the spring, shock, steering and propulsion units into a single package it could be "bolted" on to nearly any frame and, with some hydraulic connections, and maybe some electrical connections, it would do what a suspension and driveline do. | |||
The P-style vehicle (basically an ATV) would be mostly a [[power cube]] with the suspendrive units bolted on to the sides. Assuming the power cube is 24" wide that leaves about 10" on each side for the tires and suspendrive units to fit into a standard ATV width. That might not be enough given that it should have around 8" of suspension travel. | |||
Revision as of 23:11, 11 January 2012
Since the Power Cube is interchangable, it makes sense that the rest of the vehicle should be interchangable too. The following categories of vehicles will be considered.
P
Intended primarily to carry a single person. Examples are...
- ATVs
- Motorcycles
- Scooters
4-wheeled P-style vehicles are characterized as...
- $4-10K
- 430-695lbs
- 70 mph max
- 45-51" wheelbase
- 71-84" long
- 41-47" wide
- 30-36" seat height
P+
Intended primarily to carry one person and their cargo. The cargo can be replaced by one or more people. Examples are...
- Utility Vehicles
- ROVs
- UTVs
- Side by sides
4-wheeled, P+-style vehicles are characterized as...
- $8-11K
- 111-141" long
- 56-59" wide
- 73-75" wheelbase
- 1200-1500lbs
- 1-1.5K pounds payload
- 2-5 seats
PC
Intended primarily to carry several people and their cargo. Examples are...
- Automobile
- Car
- Sedan
- Coupe
4-wheeled PC-style vehicles are characterized as...
- $18-30K
- 174-197" long
- 73-77" wide
- 103-110" wheelbase
- 58-60" height
- 5 seats
- 17 cubic feet cargo
- 26-19mpg
C
Intended primarily to carry cargo. Examples are...
- Truck
- Pickup truck
- Lorry
4-wheeled C-style vehicles are characterized as...
- $18-30K
- 194-240" long
- 74-90" wide
- 115-152" wheelbase
- 67-78" height
- 3.5-6K pounds wet
- 44-61 cubic feet cargo
- 20-13mpg
- 4-12K tow capacity
- 3K pounds payload
C+
Intended primarily to carry a lot of cargo. The cargo can be replaced by a job-specific tool (like a crane). Examples are...
- Commercial truck
- Box truck
- Dump truck
- Cherry picker
- Flatbed
Cab forward, 2-axle C+-style vehicles are characterized as...
- 208-225" long
- 81-90" wide
- 96-108" height
- 10-13K pounds wet
- 7.5-11.6K pounds GAWR front
- 13.5-20K pounds GAWR rear
- 162-252hp
Suspension & Driveline
The goal is to create a system of suspension/driveline components that can allow pretty much any object to become a "vehicle." By combining the spring, shock, steering and propulsion units into a single package it could be "bolted" on to nearly any frame and, with some hydraulic connections, and maybe some electrical connections, it would do what a suspension and driveline do.
The P-style vehicle (basically an ATV) would be mostly a power cube with the suspendrive units bolted on to the sides. Assuming the power cube is 24" wide that leaves about 10" on each side for the tires and suspendrive units to fit into a standard ATV width. That might not be enough given that it should have around 8" of suspension travel.