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Old 10-07-2008, 08:29 PM   #81
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Ackermann

Ackermann refers to the fact that when a vehicle turns a corner, the inner wheel needs to turn at a tighter angle than the outer wheel. Well, it doesn’t have to, but if it doesn’t then bad tyre scrub will occur. The difference in the two wheel angles achieved during cornering is called the Ackermann angle. Most HPV constructors consider Ackermann to be absolutely vital, primarily because tyre scrub in cornering creates drag and so slows the vehicle (or makes the rider work harder!).

Its 2/3 the way down this page, and whilst it deals mostly with human-powered vehicles it gets the point across. otherwise google "Ackermann vehicle" for heaps of links

http://autospeed.com/cms/A_3039/article.html
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Old 10-07-2008, 08:45 PM   #82
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Yeah, thanks. But I don't see the connection to Zappy's comments about either the breadvan or the hairdressor mobile? My best guess is that he is refering to a car leaning over on 2 wheels around a corner.
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Old 11-07-2008, 05:18 PM   #83
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Yeah, thanks. But I don't see the connection to Zappy's comments about either the breadvan or the hairdressor mobile? My best guess is that he is refering to a car leaning over on 2 wheels around a corner.
fail! He is insinuating that I have little knowledge in car handling terminology, nothing to do with our driving and/or choice of transport. But tell me, how are your driving techniques Mr Zap'n'crash?
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Old 11-07-2008, 05:31 PM   #84
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Ackermans angle (a.k.a. Toe out on turns) is when the inside wheel turns into a corner at more of an angle then the outside wheel, this prevents tire scrubing in and around turns, this is very vague though.....basically above post...

Anyway.....Marc, do you want me to make up a quick map and you say what i did wrong, ill start it tonight and we'll see how i go.

Chicaboo, ill explain it when i see you at the cruise....we just finished this module at Mazda School a.k.a. Tafe for Mazda's...
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Old 11-07-2008, 05:38 PM   #85
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fail! He is insinuating that I have little knowledge in car handling terminology, nothing to do with our driving and/or choice of transport. But tell me, how are your driving techniques Mr Zap'n'crash?
FAIL!~!! never said you didnt know, just surprised you do....
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Old 11-07-2008, 05:53 PM   #86
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FAIL!~!! never said you didnt know, just surprised you do....
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Old 11-07-2008, 06:05 PM   #87
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Sweet, isnt there like 20 people going now....this should be good....
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Old 12-07-2008, 05:47 AM   #89
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Think i bamboozled one of the smartest guys i know....no witty comeback...lol....man when you come over next im gonna slap you so bad...Bahahahahahaha
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Old 12-07-2008, 02:37 PM   #90
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This is a vague map me guesses?...
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Old 13-07-2008, 06:34 PM   #91
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Looks good enough to me... Im hoping you kept the directions zapps?
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Old 13-07-2008, 09:00 PM   #92
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Think i bamboozled one of the smartest guys i know....no witty comeback...lol....man when you come over next im gonna slap you so bad...Bahahahahahaha
Hahaha I imagine getting slapped like you to be rather similar to getting the cane ... it's about the same width.
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Old 16-07-2008, 05:40 PM   #93
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Mummy said I can buy a Hiptop from WoW sight and sound.

So someone is getting a free GPS!

So Im gonna be like sooo not getting lost.
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Old 17-07-2008, 11:37 AM   #94
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Mummy said I can buy a Hiptop from WoW sight and sound.

So someone is getting a free GPS!

So Im gonna be like sooo not getting lost.
Did someone just put there hand up to navigate up front

LOL, all good, tashs fone has the navigation (nokia 6110 Nav) on it so we shouldnt have a problem...
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Old 17-07-2008, 07:29 PM   #95
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Did someone just put there hand up to navigate up front

LOL, all good, tashs fone has the navigation (nokia 6110 Nav) on it so we shouldnt have a problem...
Bahahahaha, except they dont show 1 way bridges!!!!!

Shane that was just low even for a single guy like you.....Bahahahahaha
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Old 25-07-2008, 09:23 PM   #96
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2 Weeks to go kiddies

Zapps, I shall have directions printed off now seeng I have a computer & printer at the new joint
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Old 26-07-2008, 07:31 AM   #97
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well the BBQ is still fine at my place...its also my room mates bday , im not sure if he will be home...and rupe is definatly in but his plane leaves brisbane airport at 9.25 or 9.45... so cant be a late night
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Old 26-07-2008, 12:36 PM   #98
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Yeah, i'm arriving friday night, departing Sunday night @ 9.40 - the latest i could get!
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Old 26-07-2008, 05:11 PM   #99
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well the BBQ is still fine at my place...its also my room mates bday , im not sure if he will be home...and rupe is definatly in but his plane leaves brisbane airport at 9.25 or 9.45... so cant be a late night
Good good, seeing its a sunday I dont think it'd be a late one anyways...

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Yeah, i'm arriving friday night, departing Sunday night @ 9.40 - the latest i could get!
Noice, pity about the late flight, what time would you get back in Melbourne? Someone not going to work on Monday?
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no he wanted it late...so did we so we could make hte cruise...he arives late late friday night...nearly saturday mornin
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