DeLorean for physics simulation.

[zgshnk]

Hi guys. Thanks for letting me in.

I'm collecting info about the DeLorean car for a hobby project. physics simulation and studying dmc-12
I started this project several weeks ago, but somehow now I feel more like an archeologist digging for any good evedences of the car )

Thanks to the internet, the people here, and the resources you've shared, I've already done some part

current iteration state
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d_k_bUgCpLHAt2icF65AT0SQ9tkwWUo9/view?usp=sharing

For now most of the suspension part dimensions are approximated, so they accumulate error if use them to other approximations,
which I'm trying to eliminate updating geometry if some new data found.
so looking for any help I can find

[zgshnk]

now I'm iterating with suspension geometry, wheels-to-frame positioning, links length and placement and so on.
I would be realy greatful if you can provide me with at least some of these metrics please.

Rear Knuckle
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1249669918450782208/1249669966010257450/LR_Knuckle_h.png?ex=66682559&is=6666d3d9&hm=b80c6ce5e6408b7fd2fe7447a2c19c40885bb3c55f4111a 3fe87b59e3b68e421&

Front Knuckle
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1249669918450782208/1249669966375026751/RF_Knuckle_h.png?ex=66682559&is=6666d3d9&hm=6b4e1bb6c65a7277e70689d25edce1dfbf5d844e580652d e36cbfb9c33ca6e67&

Front Upper Arm
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1249669918450782208/1249669966848987136/UCA_L.png?ex=66682559&is=6666d3d9&hm=624871e3ba004db99fab1f7163ba1de767e2b9b47ecd66f 9fceaf430c0f0bd42&

You are my only hope! )

[Mark D]

Have you seen this thread? I'm not sure if the 3D PDF file linked there is still available, but I believe you could take some measurements off of it and get the dimensions you were looking for.

https://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?18559-Chassis-3D-model-in-PDF

EDIT:

Looks like that model is for the frame only, and does not include the suspension. Might still be helpful though.

[zgshnk]

thanks, Mark!
of course this Rhye's PDF is super helpful.

and now I need add suspension )

then as a next step acollect suspension parts weight information..
I guess I'll post here and keep updated a full list of required measurements.

[zgshnk]

Dimensions
1. Front / Rear static Toe, Camber
2. Front UCA
3. Front LCA (have)
4. Rear upper link (have)
5. Rear lower link (have)
6. Rear Trailing Arm
7. Rear knuckle (have)
8. Front knuckle (have)
9. Tie rod

Weight / Mass
(best: part photo + weight)

Level Marty:
1. Front / Rear wheel: rim, tire (any assembly)
2. Front LCA (any assembly)
3. Front UCA (any assembly)
4. Rear Upper / Lower link (any assembly)
5. Rear trail arm (any assembly)
6. Front / Rear Hub: knuckle, brakes, links, ball joint, bolts, bearing (any assembly)
7. Front / Rear Brakes (any assembly)
8. any bushing

Level Doc Brown:
9. Frame weight
10. Car body weight
11. Fuel tank weight

Level Hulk:
12. Frame torsional stiffness
13. Car torsional stiffness

Thanks.
After processing I can share all provided data with the community.

[zgshnk]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1249669918450782208/1250410145104789524/Screenshot_2024-06-12_125555.png?ex=666ad6b2&is=66698532&hm=3aa07e76cd44f345b2ac8b33726255611ed4b37457b078a 1b17ddb6c2cb37ace&

[zgshnk]

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1249669918450782208/1250514477535989910/Screenshot_2024-06-12_201649.png?ex=666b37dc&is=6669e65c&hm=2214eed65d70b7cd9271a8b401e46d3704c0de5cda87e20 6f00b5d527ad130e2&

[zgshnk]

Now I have most of the geometry I need.

And I reall y need mass data.

1. Front wheel
2. Rear wheel

How much do they weight?

[zgshnk]

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[zgshnk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8clwAa2xhhw

[zgshnk]

Ok. I'll try to intertain you unless we find some brave man who is not afraid to put the whee on the scale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p_RLoLlhzk