Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Does anyone know where I could get some software suited to designing vehicle suspensions?
Something that'll do travel models etc.
If I can get something off the net,that would be great,will give me something to do while I floating around the southern ocean on the way home.Have over three weeks to kill,and no internet or TV to keep me amused.

Dang, i never heard of anything like that but it would be dam handy eh


let me know how you go


NICK

I only know of Adams, Visual Nastran etc. general kinematics packages. They will analyse any type of suspension system that you input. They will not produce a design from simple input parameters. They also cost $$$$$.

Ok maybe aiming a bit high,what about something to draw stuff like this?

there is a volume of pro engineer u can download, apparently its not bad

or if you know the rite people u can get a copy of the full version (this software costs an absolute shite load).

there are other cad programs like unigraphics which are good aswell (TWR ie. HSV/HRT/ARROWS etc... use this).

the problem is being able to use it.

Mate,

SoildWorks is the program your after it allows 3d modeling and has some load vectoring add ons to help with strength of metal to be used. But its expensive so you may have to find a pirate who can help you out.

Cuz, I know a few people in circuit racing who are using a suspension program sold here in Oz by Bevan Young.
Here is the link. http://www.bevenyoung.com.au/suswin.htm
Regards Andrew.

inventor - you might have seen some of the 3D models i have done

Autodesk Inventor - i use it at work and it rocks!

thanks for the info guys,it's a bit hard do a search for when you don't know what to ask for.Should have lot's now to play with.Custom suspension here we come 8) 8) 8)