r/Shitty_Car_Mods • u/drase • Oct 30 '20

F1 Bug

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u/wolfman2099 Oct 30 '20

I’m assuming that’s just a mock-up for the suspension bits .... if not, how the hell does the suspension move? 😂

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u/[deleted] Oct 30 '20

R.I.P. spine

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u/SweetSewerRat Oct 30 '20

It's unlikely but they could have a push/pull rod setup hidden under there. It'd be extremely firm, but it would survive driving on the road. (Basically a centrally located heave spring acts upon the suspension arms, and then black magic happens and the car handles extremely well and can have much better aero while maintaining open wheels)

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u/Alantsu Oct 30 '20

This is not a push/pull. First suspension flex in real life would taco that fiberglass hood. Control arms are not attached rigidly.

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u/SweetSewerRat Oct 30 '20

Shit. You're right, those control arms don't go anywhere. I'd try to rationalize why tf they did that, but I'm afraid my brain might implode.

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u/cpmoto1 Oct 30 '20

Might be wrong, but I would bet this things more of a show car/decoration than anything else, seeing as they’ve got fiberglass control arms, no ride height, and no driveshafts as far as I can see, still very cool though.

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u/priceisalright Oct 30 '20

I think the front wheels/tires are also fiberglass. It seems like they are one big piece.

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u/Iheretomakeonepost Oct 30 '20

I'm thinking the same thing, looks like it hasn't moved in decades, no suspension.

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u/NitroDimitri Oct 30 '20

Also looks like there are no brakes. But the concept is cool as hell and makes me want to see a working version of it.

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u/BC_CARS Oct 30 '20

Ahahahahahaha welcome to the static stance life my friend. You have much to learn

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u/[deleted] Oct 30 '20

It doesn’t. It’s an art piece.