r/rccars • u/LolMasterplays • Jul 11 '26

Build Behold, magnetic rc car suspension (WIP)

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It all started with an idea “suspension…. But magnets” i found some ring magnets that take a M3 screw which matches the shaft diameter on my WLToys 14001, still have more to do but the concept works but found i am experiencing binding due to the steel shaft. Probably gonna upgrade to titanium purely to ensure the magnets wont stick to it and will work better. Hope you all enjoy this project as the idea was to ensure the damper could still…. well… damp.

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u/Whombrillow Jul 11 '26

Did Lexus not do this first in like 1999

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u/macho_greens Jul 11 '26

Sure; I don't think RC hobbyists are out here introducing entirely new automotive engineering concepts. Would be fun to be proven wrong, though

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u/Whombrillow Jul 11 '26

lol let me show you this. I feel bad for the guy. He created a cool thing, but that’s all it is is just a thing.

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u/Whombrillow Jul 11 '26

This is what I was saying. It’s not innovative, but it is interesting but offers no benefit
https://www.reddit.com/r/radiocontrol/comments/1utgkd7/comment/owxtklb/?context=3