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Old Apr 10, 2009, 12:22 PM
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Suspension Discussion Thread Links

This is just to keep track of some good suspension discussion in here. Good reads if you feel like nerding it up for a couple of hours or want to contribute some ideas.

EDIT: There's plenty now.

If you find any more feel free to post them up, but I feel like it would be better to not include "reviews" or that kind of thing and keep it strictly to science.

Suspension Travel and bumpstops:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...bumpstops.html

Spring Rates:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-your-evo.html

Rake and Ride Height:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...bout-rake.html

Caster:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...vs-caster.html

What makes a coilover GOOD:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...coilovers.html

Section Width v. Load (tires):
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...rim-width.html


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Old Apr 14, 2009, 03:36 PM
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Below are some files/websites/books that are worth reading through.

http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh..._handling.html

Chapter 1:
http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh...andling.1.html

Chapter 2:
http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh...andling.2.html

Chapter 3:
http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh...andling.3.html

Chapter 4:
http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh...andling.4.html

Chapter 5:
http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh...andling.5.html

Chapter 6:
http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh...andling.6.html

Chapter 7:
http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh...andling.7.html

Chapter 8:
http://www.teamassociated.com/racerh...andling.8.html

zzyzx Tech Articles:
http://zzyzxmotorsports.com/tech/papers

Tire offset and size calculator:
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

Books:
Speed Secrets
Psychology of Motorsport Success: How to improve your performance with mental skills training

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From Bster13:
http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets.html
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good find, interesting reads
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I wrote a little article a while ago thats somewhere on the site. I think its still on the front page.
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I smell a sticky.......
Originally Posted by Bryan at JRZUSA
I wrote a little article a while ago thats somewhere on the site. I think its still on the front page.
https://www.evolutionm.net/features/article.php?id=109

Yeah, that was a good read.
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Stickied.

For all those into suspension, the links above are chalked full with information. As new threads of that caliber are created. I will add those links here.
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Thanks to Jhutterer:

Ohlins TT44 Manual
Penske Shock Manual
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From TommiM:
http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets18.html
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Attached DMS Shock Assistant Helper File

Wheel Weights
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ight-list.html
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ke-rotors.html

Unstuck, listing here.
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So im new to this suspension thing, bought my car with tein super sports, can anyone tell me how to adjust the dampener? Clockwise or counter-clockwise for stiffer? Thanks, I've looked everywhere but can't find the dummy guide
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http://www.circuitinstruction.co.uk/...1-welcome.html

http://www.westpennmazdaclub.com/fil...ng%20Guide.pdf
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