Re: [OM] IMGs: Dream Car

[Chuck Norcutt]

It's all a wonderful thing until you have to work on it.

Chuck Norcutt


On 12/8/2014 12:08 AM, Moose wrote:
> On 12/7/2014 6:57 PM, Wayne Harridge wrote:
> > So what's the advantage of "taking the weight off the wheels",
> > something to do with suspension tuning ?
> >
> > In a static sense the wheels are still supporting the weight of the
> > discs (and all the rest of the car).
> Poorly stated, He means that it reduces un-sprung weight. If the car
> weighs a ton, and the suspension parts that move up and down weigh 500
> lbs, the spring/shock system can't help transmitting lots of movement to
> the car. If the un-sprung suspensions parts weigh 50 lbs, the suspension
> can make the ride silky smooth.
>
> Gliding Moose
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