Driving an articulated Lada (on springs)

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Articulated Lada (on springs)

[@kaisyaya8492]

he should add shock absorbers with those springs

[@mickcoomer9714]

That’s what I was going to suggest.

[@mikev221]

@@mickcoomer9714 I'd say, ditch the springs and only use steering damper shocks

[@AmaroqStarwind]

DIY J-Dampers! (And maybe a tortion bar.)

[@bmarques333]

Russian engineering's latest invention: the bendy blyat.

[@Novusod]

It is the future of car design. We've done bendy phones. Now it is time for bendy cars.

[@IcyDUD3]

@@Novusod YES BENDY BLYAT GANG imma buy a bmw cadilac v series acr and do this to it

[@emir4707]

i laught so hard hahahahaha

[@exploranator]

The ArticuLada. Beat that.

[@dennisford2000]

Instead of a u joint use an articulation joint which would allow the car not to bend on the floor but only side to side, thus it could be either twowheel drive or four .

[@jjohnston94]

"We'll test the quality of the suspension." Might also want to look into the quality of the weatherproofing, too, as you drive over a mud puddle.

[@thedirtbag7]

*Massive welded springs flexing just centimeters from his head * "Better mind the camera man"

[@Ben333bacc]

Yeah, one of those super-hard springs SNAPS and shanks him in the back of the neck / head... wtf. little safety, seriously??

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

I was thinking the same thing! Lol I'd buy him a helmet if I was there

[@partciudgam8478]

@@Ben333bacc safety and OSHA are overrated capitalist trash, real Russians deal with the dangers of their junk as a fact of life!

[@bobpowers9862]

I am always laughing and smiling at the end of your videos. It's like cartoons for mechanics! Love it! Keep'em coming.

[@ouch1011]

That car is the perfect example of 1980s design. Everything is straight, like it was drawn with a ruler. (Actually made in 2014)

[@PODbot2.5]

Yes, this is a problem of Russian car production. The design was invented, if I'm not mistaken, in 88-89, it was launched into production in 96, and finished in 2010. And when it was time to release a new model, in fact, they simply redesigned this one. And it was produced 2007-2018. Despite the fact that the plant has concepts that are currently relevant, but they will go into production, at best, with a delay of about six years.

[@the_kombinator]

@@PODbot2.5 At least you guys still make cars. Poland had Polonez from 1978 to 2002. From the very first car off the assembly line to the very last one 24 years later, the doors are interchangeable.

[@lulzyboy]

I own two. A 110 and a 112. They're fun if you own another car but in theyre reality dreadful cars to drive. The frame is designed in the 80s while the suspension etc is designed for 2000s, so the frame is too soft and everything feels awful. It's loud. It handles incredibly poorly. Mine are from 2000 and 2004 and neither have any other safety feature than seatbelts (which are now probably too rusted to even hold)

[@Jasontvnd9]

@@the_kombinator could be worse you could have had one of the biggest car industry's in the world like Britain. All now defunct or owned car company's from around the world brands like Aston Martin , Jaguar , Land Rover , MG , Lotus , Bentley , Rolls Royce , Vauxhall , Mini all now owned by businessmen from other countries. The only ones left are Niche brands like Morgan and Caterham or super luxurious supercar maker McLaren. Basically no every day car makers for normal people.

[@the_kombinator]

@@Jasontvnd9 Well, Canada makes nothing. Well, we "make" American cars.

[@DreamCarsPro]

*As a result of the modernization, the rigidity of the body has not suffered!*

[@johnbhoy007]

Now my favourite KZbin channel by far. We can’t do a wheel alignment so funny. The garage that does everything and makes it work.

[@MannyFresh1x]

This is a great way to show chassis flex and the importance of rigidity for a good handling car.

[@anton101101]

Imagine being in one of the other local businesses working away then you hear Garage54's doors opening, you would be like lets go see wtf they have done to a Lada today 😅

[@RobertBrown-uy6gh]

The level of stored energy in those springs right near there heads.🤦‍♂️ This is why I love this channel!

[@danbergthold3481]

Congratulations on this great engineering achievement! To mitigate discomfort during winter operation in Siberia, you may want to install a SERIOUS heater.

[@kbhasi]

This reminds me of the bendy public buses that used to be a thing where I live. (edit: I was referring to Singapore)

[@the_retag]

Perfectly normal in germany where i live but they work very differently from this lada

[@yellowwasanimposter520]

Still exist in the UK.

[@rootbrian4815]

@@yellowwasanimposter520 Toronto and the surrounding area has them too.

[@aaronreichler2570]

@@rootbrian4815, you have new flyer d60lf buses

[@davekauffman8727]

I've got something you can try, 4-wheel steering. 4-wheel drive would also be an option since there are plenty of front-wheel drive cars to use the components from. Vehicles don't feel much of anything usually, but my guess is that some might cringe when forced to drive by your shop. Love you guys, you rock!

[@scottrakes1622]

You know you trust your buddies welding skills when you're willing to sit right behind those coil springs stretched out like that. 😳

[@neogummi]

Love that theyre bein safe with what they make most people from around here can even put on some fkin ppe

[@rbmwiv]

I tried a spot weld on a spring and it broke. Last spring I got near a welder. Awesome video.

[@forbiddenera]

All the other guys are like damn it we can never get any work done around here without g54 coming in and making our day

[@andygoldensixties4201]

driving with those big loaded and stressed springs close to the head.....bold and crazy

[@stevewilson2745]

this works way better than i would have ever expected, but its missing one thing.. shocks. out your springs in the middle, and shocks on the corners. springs on top, shocks on bottom. you will still get the articulation when you corner, but when going straight, it will stay a bit straighter

[@peregrine1970]

Three words... Multi-articulated Lada Limousine. Kinda like a centipede... or a Ladapede. :D

[@EpicATrain]

You should do real wheel, all wheel, and 4x wheel drive in the different scenarios. Also add additional rear steering by the rear passengers and by the front driver.

[@donaldpowers3314]

Solid pivots top and bottom and more clearence between the front and rear use lock the steering. Connect the steering to the middle or use hydraulics..

[@prozacgodretro]

Before you fix the front wheels, Set it up to be like "4 wheel steering" just for extra kicks. Control both the wheels and the articulation point.

[@homelessEh]

combine and curate all the crazy designs garage 54's done and you could have a pretty convincing funny car theme park

[@iLife64]

They should’ve also modified the steering knuckle to turn more to take advantage

[@MaxBrix]

Innovative rear steering setup.

[@nkjeetun3877]

Add those type of steering found on trailers on the rear wheels Might be fun😂😂

[@randomguy93984]

Adding rear brakes, some weight and the right shock setup where the old springs were you would probably be able to drive it on the road

[@Passengervehicles]

You haven't lived until you've driven an articulated Lada on springs

[@krisz9976]

"It's basically brand new!" has rust and dirt all over it

[@glitchthecat5011]

Try putting the tires with springs on the articulated frame,with rear wheel steering

[@joelebatteurist]

Those guys in the back have big balls!!

[@KowboyUSA]

The lads have re-invented the slinky.

[@trixter192]

Make a hydraulic assist setup. But instead, put the ram between the two cabs. So when you turn, it forces the vehicle to articulate AND the front wheels turn.

[@mytebetme]

That’s hilarious!!! Great video guys! Keep up the good work!!!

[@charliediscoe9300]

These guys are welding without any gloves and grinding without any glasses. Damn.

[@apachelives]

Those springs break off under stress instant death

[@giovannip.1433]

What about a stretched Lada with steering on the front and back? e.g. The front 3/4 of 2 cars connected together? The drive train would be tricky... It would have lots of space and be able to turn tightly - or 'slide' to the left or right facing forward...

[@Cooke125]

Always wanted one of these Ladas but they never got sold in the uk

[@julianbrelsford]

Him driving this car reminds me of the classic game, "snake"

[@nunoribeiro5245]

I saw on the web a car with a pressure tank (small r134 tank) as a muffler, you guys should try something like that or even a small propane tank muffler!

[@RistaMotorista]

put dampers with springs too, that would be interesting

[@johankriel8883]

In the next James Bond movie there should be a scene where Bond takes off in one of Garage54's projects.

[@provousa2253]

He said.....This is going to be a "LADA" fun ; )))

[@SpaceShipDeathstar]

Do the same thing. Just with a more powerful engine in the back driving the rear wheels. Could be a most fun drift car.

[@samham3408]

haha, great. best one yet. it jack knifes hard. could take this idea so much further. front wheel drive to, where's the backwards dohnuts.

[@mikedicks4729]

Take 1 spring cut it in half wed it where the previous springs were including the relocation of the other springs

[@misanthropy_is_my_nature]

Now you can "drift" with fwd, nice.

[@beezball]

Kinda wondering if the turning radius is actually improved in that parking lot at the end.

[@KnifeKnut]

Before you fix the front wheels straight, try driving it with both the rear steering and the front steering working

[@Frankd22003]

I love the jackknife. Hahaha

[@BobDingleful]

Great idea and execution! How about a three-wheel spung car, two wheels at the front and one at the rear with this spring configuration?

[@julianbrelsford]

Yikes. Lots of twist

[@AbdulHameed-kv6pr]

This would make an awesome taxi...for drunk back seat passengers 🤣🤣🤣

[@Rustaceann]

I love how he shows people and then beats the joke to death until they just want him to leave them alone lmao

[@britkasablja007]

Garage 54 is awesome :) can you build human powered lada? like maybe flintstone car getting all weight out and cut holl in ground lol

[@donnythedealer1472]

Maybe instead of springs you could use shocks to dampen the springiness?

[@patrickbaril7489]

Put a torsional spring between the diff and wheels

[@rose-ey6ct]

Now thaf is done, get another idenical one, cut it in two and weld the 2 fronts together.

[@tylorbartram6682]

This looks like 1 of those flex tape commercials. "We sawed this car in half and we repaired it using only flex tape family of products "

[@seanlovi8798]

Ain't no click bait with these folks.

[@diabsiniman]

BMI russian has a definite Kermit the frog accent going in this episode

[@MichaelLaferriere]

Oh man, that poor u joint! It held up though!

[@ouija6196]

That looks like a "loda" fun to drive around ;p

[@atarvhegde5210]

The lada: Now that your video is done can you weld me back to my original shape!!!!

[@TimZ007]

Should install another steering rack just to control the middle articulation.

[@andyluvsvengeance]

I wish I could work at your shop!

[@Ruskonalainen]

This is gonna be Ladafun!

[@ZzigZzag]

Am I the only one that imagined one of those springs snapping and going through someone's head?

[@wsrepairs7080]

Hilarious video, I remember that video that you reversed the clutch pedal, why not make a car with reverse steering? (Turn left to go right) and see how long it will take to get used to that reverse steering....;)

[@nozmoking1]

Remember those "Slinky" toy animals? I'm thinking that's next...

[@kyleizvorski7869]

he was like "This is gonna be a Lada fun"

[@ashhks]

I love your channel guys, but I was wondering why not to turbo charger a Lada motor 🤔

[@ajmersingh6200]

Good job

[@spacemanmat]

Add a third segment in the middle, then it will get really interesting.

[@alf3071]

Try to make a car tram with like a front of a car and like 10 middle parts of other cars and then the back connected with springs like this

[@thestingray1983]

In the thumbnail picture you have a lot more springs installed.. Did you try that setup as well or...?

[@Satanelul]

use half of the car (part with engine) and add a weel on back to make it 3 weels car

[@Andy-df5fj]

The front end looks like an 80s Ford Tempo.

[@Tootall206]

Lock the steeringrack and steer with the middle!

[@ruielboss]

Awesome! But you not try run on reverse 😅😅

[@henrikadman8792]

Cool car i Will try it with my old Golf

[@MMiler]

Para mim este cara é louco em dirigir isso com essas molas a centímetros de se soltarem e perfurarem sua cabeça!! For me this guy is crazy about driving it with these springs inches from loosening and puncturing his head !!

[@maxjones2546]

This is going to be a Lada fun 3:24

[@howardkoster4026]

Very interesting!!!!!!

[@TEKNOFIED]

Shock Absorbers on the sides would have been good.

[@jerrygsvt]

Do some neutral drops and rocking horses.

[@alexybodom]

what you actualy did its called "4 Control" and its patented by Renault this is an optional equipment on Renault Talisman

[@ryanjosef]

needs shocks and rubber bumpers in the split

[@dominikfojs1423]

They should test a rwd car by cutting it in half and stitching it back together with zip zies and see how long it holds up

[@MrMarsManIsCool]

This channel explains why women live longer than men

[@johngillon6969]

Oh the humanity!!!!

[@brainstorm4207]

an alignment for 500 rubles is $6.50 in the USA. Hell of a deal lol

[@FJJonker]

make from a lada like a shovel with knick stearing with hydrolic system

[@johnhershey4010]

love it

[@oscarzt1652]

3:20 "this is gonna be a Lada've fun"

[@punker4Real]

variable turning radius

[@angrymater13la]

All I can conjure up is WOW lol

[@generalelectricmotor9084]

This car reminds me of a Omntrans bendy bus

[@BrrrIce]

Imagine the death wobble on that bad boy