01-13-2024, 11:46 AM | #169 | |
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01-13-2024, 05:45 PM | #170 | |
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Of course, what I really need is "Race Car Vehicle Dynamics for Dummies." And if you're up for some really light reading next, there's "The Shock Absorber Handbook."
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01-13-2024, 08:38 PM | #171 | |
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01-13-2024, 10:39 PM | #172 | |
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Springs, dampers, and suspension geometry control how the chassis moves relative to the tire's contact with the road. The stiffness and dampening of the system control the movement dynamically. Imagine the direction of the car's center of gravity (CG) during a corner. The position of the CG influences the tire load distribution based on vehicle weight and g-force, which constantly goes forward during braking, rear during acceleration, and left/right during cornering. Dampening speeds or slows down that movement. An ideal suspension system maximizes the tire load across all four tires since the friction plateaus at a specific load point. Shock tuning alone isn't a miracle, and it's a small part of the overall system. Grassroots Motorsports had a recent article (probably in the last 18 months) testing the degrees of stiffness of a suspension and lap times. Even racecars need some level of compression and the ability to absorb curbs, uneven surfaces, and transients to maximize grip on all four corners. Otherwise, the fastest cars would have go-kart suspensions without springs or shocks.
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01-14-2024, 08:38 AM | #173 | |
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01-14-2024, 12:08 PM | #174 | |
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From an academic standpoint, static or steady-state methodology and concepts on a dynamic system are inaccurate. I assume that Wenlyone is considering it a dynamic system, and he is correct that the most lateral grip is achieved when the load is more evenly distributed across the four tires. I interpreted your reply to dispute that. Perhaps we are using terminology differently. My main point to the readers of this thread is that shock tuning won't usually produce measurable results without considering the entire suspension system, including the tires. It is only one piece of the somewhat complicated puzzle. Bringing this back on topic, several people on the forum have contacted me regarding my experiences with the DSC Sport Controller. My best advice is not to get one if you expect "plug and play" measurable lap time improvement.
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01-14-2024, 12:23 PM | #175 |
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No, I fully agree on that. That's literally the entire basis for chassis tuning. Again, my only point was to rebut the assertion that dampers reduce weight transfer due to acceleration.
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Would you happen to know the difference between v2 and v4?
I am getting a v2. Could I still benefit from your settings? What alignment kits would you recommend also? Thanks! Quote:
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07-10-2024, 04:00 AM | #177 |
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My DSC V4 controller is for sale if anyone is interested send me a PM.
UPDATE: I sold mine. Now running MCS 2-way RR coilovers
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