Is it only comfort that determines the choice of a specific car suspension solution?
Not only. I have already mentioned Fr. …
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What types of suspensions can be found in cars today?
It depends on the class of the car, its size. The more technically sophisticated the suspension, thus it provides greater driving comfort, but also its price is higher, …
Influence of the suspension on the active safety of the car
In every vehicle, both at rest and in motion, there is a system of forces, which must be statically and dynamically balanced. The job of the suspension is to move …
Adjusting the camber angles of the front wheels using the HPA device
Adjusting the camber angles of the front wheels using the HPA device. We control and, if necessary, equalize the pressure in the tires to the value 1,6 kG/cm2, - We raise the front …
Setting the toe-in using two slats
Setting the toe-in using two slats. You can measure the toe-in or toe-in of the front wheels yourself, using e.g.. two slats. After adjusting the front wheels …
The toe-in of the front steered wheels
The toe-in of the front steered wheels. The toe-in of the front steered wheels is the arrangement of the front wheels, where the distance between their rims at the front is less than …
The tilt of the kingpin
The tilt of the kingpin. The tilt of the steering pin reduces the swing radius and facilitates the self-return of the steering wheel to straight-ahead driving. The smaller the swing radius, this …
Stabilizer
Stabilizer. The car is subjected to centrifugal forces when driving in a curve, which cause the body to tip outwards. This mainly applies to passenger cars, which …
Torsion bars
Torsion bars are also often used in the construction of independent wheel suspension of passenger cars and off-road vehicles. The principle of operation of torsion bars as a spring element is by use …
Coil springs
Coil springs. The coil spring as a spring is made of a steel rod coiled in the shape of a helix. The spring is compressed under load. The upper part of the spring-spring …