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Brian
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Originally posted by thull View PostAnother good example.
I was in a mathing mood I guess
I think I lost you. One turn of the big wheel turns the wheels more. Your hands may travel more, but ONE turn of the wheel itself = more steering angle.
So again a big wheel quickens the ratio (in the real world)sigpic
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Originally posted by DSP74 View PostI think I lost you. One turn of the big wheel turns the wheels more. Your hands may travel more, but ONE turn of the wheel itself = more steering angle.
So again a big wheel quickens the ratio (in the real world)
The smaller diameter allows a shorter distance traveled for the same degree of rotation
You have to think of the cog in the steering rack as a constant: it only responds to the degree of rotation.
In your tire example, one may travel a longer distance in one revolution but the drivetrain rotates the same amount.Last edited by thull; 06-27-2008, 04:26 PM.Brian
89 M3 2.5 - 91 318iS - 91 325iX - 06 X5 4.8iS - 03 525i Touring - Some 91 850s, and a few parts cars...
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Originally posted by DSP74 View PostI think I lost you. One turn of the big wheel turns the wheels more. Your hands may travel more, but ONE turn of the wheel itself = more steering angle.
So again a big wheel quickens the ratio (in the real world)
A larger wheel = more leverage on the wheel = easier turning but for more distance to apply the same level of input on the steering rack.
A smaller wheel = less distance but also less leverage acting on the steering rack.
Just like gears on a bicycle, the numerically higher ratio gears are easier to pedal and move forward, but you have to input more revolutions to travel the same distance. The numerically lower ratio gears will travel farther per turn, but we require more effort to travel the same distance.Need parts now? Need them cheap? steve@blunttech.com
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Originally posted by thull View PostOne turn of a wheel is 360 degrees no matter the diameter
The smaller diameter allows a shorter distance traveled for the same degree of rotation
You have to think of the cog in the steering rack as a constant: it only responds to the degree of rotation.
In your tire example, one may travel a longer distance in one revolution but the drivetrain rotates the same amount.
Hmm so in using my same example, of hand movement, you could move your hands LESS with the smaller wheel and equal the same amount of steering angle as if you moved your hands more with the big wheel.
OK
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precisely :DBrian
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Originally posted by DSP74 View Postwho sells the M emblem for the Mtech 1 wheel?Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Originally posted by 87Blue325iC View PostBest E30 wheel ever...here is mine:
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Originally posted by diegom6 View PostInteresting cluster gauge..what it is exactly, M3 or regular e30?
YES, E30 m3 all the way... working oil temp gauge instead of mpg gauge, red needles.
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Originally posted by Anthrax View PostGot this italian-made Sportline-wheel from my sisters ex this christmas. Haven“t been able to source a hub for it yet.
Should look decent with my wooden Alpina gearknob.
Heres an old pic of interior and gearknob:
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