Chapter 104 Road Test
The road test site of the Beijing Automotive Manufacturing Plant.
The entire site is about ten acres in size and is surrounded by red brick walls.
Obviously, a certain degree of confidentiality is still required here.
The six prototypes that came out of the workshop before.
At this time, they were parked neatly at the edge of the road test site.
When Fang Xiang and others arrived, a large group of people who looked like engineers and technical workers gathered around the car.
At this time, a man who looked like a leader came over.
He took the initiative to talk to Professor Xu.
Fang Xiang has never been interested in such things as welcoming and seeing off guests.
So I was too lazy to listen to what they were talking about.
Walked straight to the nearest car.
“Has the data been recorded?”
"Lao Qi, come and take a look. The explosion and vibration of this engine are very small."
"You check the two fluids and four oils again, I'll go check the engine."
"Xiao Zhao, Xiao Zhao go get a glass full of water."
"It's strange, this engine vibrates so little?"
"Yes, and in previous tests, the fuel consumption was also much lower."
"The cup is coming"
"Put it on the engine, and I'll see the vibrations."
Fang Xiang moved closer and saw several engineers and technical workers placing a glass full of water on the engine hood.
The vehicle is in the starting state at this time.
After the glass filled with water is placed on the hood.
You can clearly see the vibration frequency of the liquid in the cup.
“How…how did you do this?”
Everyone was shocked to see that the water in the glass was vibrating at a very low frequency.
Fang Xiang touched his nose, left the car, and found another one with fewer people.
Maybe the slight vibration of the engine just now attracted attention.
The people who were just circling around other vehicles all ran over.
Fang saw that there was no one around, so he opened the car door and got in.
The slight vibration from under his butt made Fang wonder if the engine of this car was also in the starting state.
Depress the clutch, shift into first gear, lightly press the accelerator, and slowly release the clutch.
The vehicle began to move forward slowly.
Fang wanted to press the clutch again, release the accelerator, and shift into second gear.
When the jeep picked up speed, it shifted into third gear.
There was a turn not far ahead, so Fang wanted to release the accelerator and turn the steering wheel with one hand.
It's going to happen!
The steering wheel can't be turned?
Fang Xiang was stunned for a moment.
Take your right hand off the gear lever and hold the steering wheel with both hands.
I turned the steering wheel hard and the vehicle finally obeyed and started to turn.
Just about to turn.
"Tu tu tu tu tu..."
There was a sound and vibration, and the vehicle stalled.
I looked down and saw that the gear was still in third gear.
The engine was dead.
Fang Xiang felt a burning sensation on his face.
Ever since I got my C license, I have always driven an automatic transmission.
Although I still remember how to drive a manual transmission subconsciously, I am not very proficient in it.
My attention was so focused on the steering wheel and turning that I forgot to downshift.
Just when Fang wanted to press the clutch, shift the gear to neutral, and prepare to start the car again.
"What's wrong? What's wrong? What happened?"
Several staff members ran over quickly.
"Why can't I turn this steering wheel?"
Fang Xiang touched his hot face and felt a little embarrassed.
"The steering wheel won't turn?"
A tall man who looked like a skilled worker came over with a puzzled look.
Fang wanted to quickly open the car door and give up his seat.
The tall guy didn't say anything, he just got into the car, started the engine, and shifted gears.
The vehicle starts, turns and accelerates steadily.
He ran around the field.
Whether it is turning, single-sided bridge, sandy road, gravel road, puddle, uphill or starting on a slope.
They are all very stable.
Soon, after a lap, the vehicle stopped next to Fang Xiang.
"Is the steering wheel okay?"
The tall guy turned off the engine and got out of the car.
"This car is really good. It's better than any car I've driven before."
Then he looked at the army green jeep with excitement.
Fang Xiang's face was filled with black lines.
"Does the steering wheel require so much strength?"
Couldn't help but ask.
"if not?"
The tall man turned his head and looked at Fang Xiang with a puzzled expression.
Fang Xiang suddenly remembered.
It seems that today's cars don't have power steering systems.
At that time, Fang Xiang didn't pay attention to this part, and the team members drew it directly.
No wonder it takes so much force to turn the steering wheel.
"I will try again."
Fang Xiang nodded, opened the car door, started the engine, shifted gears, and started.
This time I am much more skilled than last time.
The vehicle was very obedient in Fang Xiang's hands.
Because of the previous lesson, Fang used all his strength when he wanted to steer the wheel.
This time the drive went much more smoothly.
Fang Xiang did not go to those special test sections.
I just ran around on the flat land, sandy roads, gravel roads and the main road with puddles.
After the car stopped next to Professor Xu, Fang wanted to turn off the engine and get out.
"Brother, you drive two laps, I'll sit in the back seat and feel it."
It seems that Professor Xu is still chatting with that leader.
Fang Xiang waved to Cao Tianwei, who was standing next to him with a bored look on his face.
"I... I can't drive..."
Cao Tianwei spread out his hands.
Fang then remembered that these days, being able to drive is also considered a technical talent.
Quite a lot of people think that the job of a driver is more popular than that of a county magistrate.
"I come!"
As soon as Cao Tianwei finished speaking, Guan Ningyuan raised his hand.
"Let me sit on it and feel it, too."
Cao Tianwei's expression, which had just been somewhat helpless, immediately became excited.
He opened the passenger door and sat in.
Fang Xiang opened the back door and sat in the back seat.
"Brother Guan, run slowly for one lap first, then speed up and run another lap."
Fang wanted to sit in the back row and gave some instructions.
"Well, you'll see."
Guan Ningyuan responded with a smile.
Skillfully start the engine, shift gears, and start.
According to Fang Xiang's request, he ran two laps around the field.
"How's it going? Any questions?"
When the jeep stopped again.
Cao Tianwei turned his head and looked at Fang Xiang.
"Well, I found a lot of problems. I have to record them."
Fang Xiang opened the car door and took out the small notebook and pen he had prepared in advance from his pocket.
"Don't worry, let's take the car back and study it slowly."
Just when Fang was about to start writing down the problems he had discovered.
Professor Xu walked over and patted Fang Xiang on the shoulder.
Gave a meaningful look.
"Okay...Okay."
Fang Xiang looked up and responded subconsciously.
Bring back?
Could it be?
Fang Xiang understood immediately.
However, I still briefly recorded the problems I just experienced.
Then he stood aside and watched quietly several jeeps running in the venue.
Soon, it was noon.
Several staff members from the Beijing Automotive Manufacturing Plant took everyone to the cafeteria for lunch.
"I'm going to look for the director of BAIC. I saw you and Ning Yuan can drive just now.
You two drive one each, take the other people with you, and go back first.
I'll have BAIC deliver the remaining few to us."
After lunch, Professor Xu gave some instructions to Fang Xiang and Guan Ningyuan.
"Professor, this car doesn't have the documents. Can we get out?"
Fang Xiang asked subconsciously.
After all, in later generations, strict traffic management has become ingrained in Fang Xiang's bones.
The few jeeps here now have neither license plates nor temporary license plates or passes.
What if you meet a traffic police on the road and get detained?
"Good question! But don't worry, I've already said hello."
Professor Xu nodded, turned and left.
After a while, several members of the research team came to the road test site again.
It's empty.
Fang Xiang and Guan Ningyuan asked other members to get in the car.
Each of them drove a car and walked out of the factory.
As soon as I arrived at the gate, I was stopped.
"Just give your factory manager a call and you'll find out."
Guan Ningyuan, who was well prepared, sat in the car and spoke confidently to the security guard on duty.
Sure enough, after a phone call, the two cars were released.
Unfortunately, it seems that Professor Xu’s plan has failed.
Because there were several jeeps with military license plates coming towards us.
Fang Xiang recognized several old acquaintances who got off the car at first sight.
"Good boy! Not only did you take the credit, you also wanted to steal the car?!"
