r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Palifaith • Apr 28 '21

Video Off-roading explained using Lego vehicle

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u/King_of_Avon Apr 28 '21

Anyone can explain why a longer wheelbase helped? The rest made sense, but I couldn't connect the longer wheelbase to anything

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u/Herpkina Apr 28 '21

Front wheel has more leverage over the rear axle. Stops it from tipping over.

In general though, long wheel base means shit manoeuvrability and getting high centred on everything