Came across this series and found it interesting.
This is not an endorsement on my part of any particular strategy as we all know, "Your mileage may vary" but I love reading about this stuff and I bet some of you do too.
So to that end...here it is.
This is not an endorsement on my part of any particular strategy as we all know, "Your mileage may vary" but I love reading about this stuff and I bet some of you do too.
So to that end...here it is.
Soft Does Not Equal Grip – Part One - Olsen Motorsports
A pretty common statement at the race track is: "Lets soften it up so it will work better" Sometimes this refers to the front, sometimes to the rear, other times to the whole car. A common strategy to find traction is to reduce stiffness in some way. This can be effective (which is why it
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Soft Does Not Equal Grip – Part Two - Olsen Motorsports
One of the most open ended questions in motorsports: "What spring rates should I run?" Outside of the highest levels of this sport (and sometimes even there) choosing a spring rate can be equal parts objective and subjective. Opinions and methodologies abound for choosing your springs. Talk to...
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Soft Does Not Equal Grip Part 3, Anti Roll Bars - Olsen Motorsports
Soft Does Not Equal Grip - Part 3 - Anti-Roll Bars (ARBs) Previously we discussed damping and springs, now we move on to the next bit in the suspension; the anti-roll bar (ARB) or sway bar. Much has been written about its functionality so we won’t beleaguer the point here. The goal of this post
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