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allan
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Joined: 14 Jan 2006, 22:14
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speaking of which, (testing), i wanna ask a question regarding the toyota tf-107:

how the hell does it steer?
http://www.autosport.com/gallery/pictur ... 1097H62P-2

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joseff
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Joined: 24 Sep 2002, 11:53

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Are you saying it's too wavy to contain a steering arm? I don't think so. You can definitely trace a straight line through the middle.

allan
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joseff wrote:Are you saying it's too wavy to contain a steering arm?
ya exactly... the upper wishbone is just too wavy.. u might be right as it can have a trace of a straight line, but it's just hard to imagine :?

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johny
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for me it's just the same, it doesn't matter the shape

3KGT
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Joined: 06 Oct 2006, 16:37
Location: New York City

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What is the advantage of having the upper A-arm shaped like that? Is it for better aerodynamics or for the actual suspension?

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Joined: 02 Mar 2006, 15:52
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3KGT wrote:What is the advantage of having the upper A-arm shaped like that? Is it for better aerodynamics or for the actual suspension?
If I was to have a guess it would be to reduce load on the upper wishbone, by reducing the angle between it and the hub, while also improving suspension geometry.