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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
- Andrew
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
- Andrew
Last edited by Smike; May 5, 2010 at 05:04 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
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
Last edited by Smike; Apr 14, 2009 at 08:26 PM.
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From Bster13:
http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets.html
http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets.html
I smell a sticky.......
https://www.evolutionm.net/features/article.php?id=109
Yeah, that was a good read.
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.
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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From TommiM:
http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets18.html
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
Wheel Weights
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ight-list.html
Last edited by Smike; Dec 29, 2010 at 10:32 AM.
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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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