Do you really know what oversteer and understeer are all about? This helpful guide will teach you about steering and suspension, and discuss why all cars handle so differently. Not a stuffy technical book, but practical information and a straightforward text to help you understand your car's suspension.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics easy to understand,
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This review is from: Car Suspension at Work : Theory & Practice of Steering, Handling & Roadholding (Paperback)
If your looking for a book that can explain how various suspension designs and characteristics can effect the dynamics of motor vehicles this is for you.You don't have to be an engineer to follow the concepts. An excellent starting point for budding automotive engineers. The book only lacks in not taking it to the next step, looking at specific setups with precise specifications, even as a case study. To be fare though, the book does not set out to do this, but does extremely well what it does aim at - Giving an understanding of the concepts, pros and cons of most common auto suspension and drivetrain arrangements.
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Very good explanations,
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This review is from: Car Suspension at Work : Theory & Practice of Steering, Handling & Roadholding (Paperback)
I tried this book because I wanted some introduction on car suspensions. Also I needed some some basics to help me on designing my own car suspension. I found this book with a good general introduction to what's already done, explanations for basics, principles and definitions, and full chapters talking about tyres, steering, handling, etc. It gives clear concepts and examples on the equations used to design and demonstrate what suspensions are about. In General, I found it with good examples, very well organized and by the way, Great pictures and diagrams. Good book!
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Excellent source for the non-engineer.,
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This review is from: Car Suspension at Work : Theory & Practice of Steering, Handling & Roadholding (Paperback)
What really sets this book apart is the approach: a clear and concise guide to various suspension systems that remains objective through every discussion. The language is technical enough to convey appropriate meaning, yet examples are clear enough that you can understand what's going on even if your diploma doesn't include the word "engineer."
There's a bit of unnecessary repetition, and the author makes it quite clear that designers and engineers are usually at odds. But if you get around this (and learn when to skip a paragraph or two), you'll find a book that's surprisingly easy to read (given the subject matter) and thoughtful in its execution.
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roadholding potential, cornering force curves, dead rear axle, outer tyre, more cornering force, tyre drag, given slip angle, basic understeer, front slip angle, low unsprung weight, high roll centre, cornering behaviour, rear slip angles, body roll angle, moose test, chassis engineer, potential grip, tyre characteristics, tyre contact patch, lateral weight transfer, chassis designer, cornering power, dead axle, torque split, ride frequency Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Alfa Romeo, Ford Escort, General Motors, Range Rover, Aston Martin, Audi Quattro, Colin Chapman, Fiat Uno, Mercedes A-class, Volkswagen Beetle, Ford Capri, Ford Cortina, Hillman Imp New!
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I wrote the original edition of this book around a decade ago. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
roadholding potential, cornering force curves, dead rear axle, outer tyre, more cornering force, tyre drag, given slip angle, basic understeer, front slip angle, low unsprung weight, high roll centre, cornering behaviour, rear slip angles, body roll angle, moose test, chassis engineer, potential grip, tyre characteristics, tyre contact patch, lateral weight transfer, chassis designer, cornering power, dead axle, torque split, ride frequency Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Alfa Romeo, Ford Escort, General Motors, Range Rover, Aston Martin, Audi Quattro, Colin Chapman, Fiat Uno, Mercedes A-class, Volkswagen Beetle, Ford Capri, Ford Cortina, Hillman Imp New!
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