Nissan's Motorcycle-like concept cars and their "anti-collision" technology

[donnamatrix]

Interesting reads!

Moto-wanna-be Nissan Land Glider here: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/10/nissan-land-glider/

and the "school of fish" inspired technology here: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/10/nissan-gets-schooled-with-fish-inspired-cars/

This last one ^ is particularly interesting... does this mean if motorcycles had this technology, we could lane split and the cagers would move out of our way, whether they want to or not? hahaha

 

[209manny]

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[chedder]

Might be interesting if it wasn't for the 1 inch tires...

 

[Burning1]

Might be interesting if it wasn't for the 1 inch tires...

Because 1" is tiny compared to the huge contact patch of a motorcycle tire. :rolleyes

 

[sixtytwo]

What's the point of having the whole "car" lean? It just introduces more complicated suspension and more parts to break.

 

[Burning1]

What's the point of having the whole "car" lean? It just introduces more complicated suspension and more parts to break.

With a narrow wheel-base, the car will tend to roll over when cornered aggressively, especially when in with high wends or on cambered roads. By leaning the car like a motorcycle, you can reduce or eliminate this problem.

Edit: It also allows you to take advantage of cornering forces provided by camber thrust.

 

[sixtytwo]

With a narrow wheel-base, the car will tend to roll over when cornered aggressively, especially when in with high wends or on cambered roads. By leaning the car like a motorcycle, you can reduce or eliminate this problem.

Edit: It also allows you to take advantage of cornering forces provided by camber thrust.

Hrm, makes sense. For a little commuter car like that tho, I wouldn't have expected anyone to drive the hell out of them :laughing

Then again, back in the 80's, I don't think anyone expected that out of japanese compact cars either.

 

[Burning1]

You should see the shit I did in my 1986 Camry, with blown shocks. :laughing

 

[sea bass]

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