2023 | 1977 Datsun 280Z real car simulator
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Larry Chen reviews the Datsun 280Z real car full motion simulator which is a special project headed for a Kuwait sim center.
We have done over 24 such full motion projects mostly for marketing exhibits, corporate experience centers, sim center attractions and museums. In this particular case, the vehicle was picked up from a USA used vehicle dealer with just 23k original miles. For a full list of vehicles please see here: Vehicle Simulators – Sigma Integrale Motion Systems
The engine with transmission was removed and sold, and many other components were upgraded to make the vehicle show worthy. Being such an vehicle many connectors, wiring harnesses, panels and trim pieces had to be replaced due to age and fragility.
The vehicle also uses our latest DK4-X actuator system that can support up to 5000 lbs. and push the vehicle directly from the ground up vs. being integrated into the suspension as before, saving lots of engineering costs. The total weight of the vehicle is 2000 lbs. including motion system, with a slight front bias.
The Datsun 280Z, Corvette C7 and C8 are the first cars using our DK-X motion systems which allow for significant reductions in implementation costs by pushing directly from the ground like our regular DK2, DK2+ and DK6 systems. Previously patented implementation of our full motion vehicle solutions take about 4-5 months and many more engineering hours to "hide" the actuators within the vehicle and using the tires as the load bearing components.Â