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Adding motion to a car!!

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Projects' started by RichGrady, Jul 5, 2021.

  1. RichGrady

    RichGrady New Member

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    Hi all,
    I have built my sim rig out of a smart car and am looking to add motion! I am leaning towards getting 4 car air ride airbags to replace the shocks and springs on the car to achieve this as feel hydraulic or electric motors would cost far too much than my budget can stretch due to the weight of the car! My question is would that be possible?!! I can add potentiometers to the car and lower arms to get a height measurements and already have a decent 90l 11bar compressor to run the bags!
    Tia Rich inCollage_20210609_120501021.jpg
    RichGrady, Jul 5, 2021
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  2. SeatTime

    SeatTime Well-Known Member

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    If you don't have the budget, just drive the seat/seats. Way better then slow/laggy and noisy airbags.
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    SeatTime, Jul 5, 2021
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    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    My Motion Simulator:
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    noorbeast, Jul 6, 2021
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