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re: Cab Over Semi 18 Wheeler's
Posted on 5/7/24 at 6:10 am to billjamin
Posted on 5/7/24 at 6:10 am to billjamin
quote:Aktually they were considerably lighter than their long-nosed counterparts. Shorter wheelbase contributed to this but also made them ride noticeably crappier than the alternative truck layout.
Also they had some funky weight distribution that can impact how it scales.
I would guess safety was a major concern and probably contributed to the demise of this configuration as well.
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Posted on 5/7/24 at 10:46 am to soccerfüt
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Aktually they were considerably lighter than their long-nosed counterparts. Shorter wheelbase contributed to this but also made them ride noticeably crappier than the alternative truck layout.
I didn't mean gross weight. I seem to remember something about how the axles weighed out that made them very sensitive to popping for a heavy axle. I might be mistaken though.
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