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    Automotive Race car suspension Class

    My question was in reference to the rear suspension, not front. I have roll center software that does rear suspension, but it will only work for a symmetrical triangulated four link. I can do it manually with a CAD program but I’m not exactly sure how because the instant centers for the upper...
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    Automotive Race car suspension Class

    Thanks for the info chop6259. I think you're right, the more I look into it the gps data isn't as useful as I thought it was going to be so I've sidelined that part of the project. But I've got the rest of it working and I'm only into it around $100. Got one for you Ranger Mike, how to find the...
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    Automotive Race car suspension Class

    Thanks, I looked through the specs and installation instructions of that data logger and got both of my questions answered. Even at $1700 that doesn't include suspension travel sensors, those are another $300 each. I just graduated college a few months ago and can't justify spending that kind...
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    Automotive Race car suspension Class

    Might not be the right place to ask this, but maybe ya'll could point me in the right direction. I'm trying to put together a budget data acquisition system to use on my dirt race car. For now I'm just going to log the travel at the front wheels and g force with a 3-axis accelerometer. But I'm a...
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    Automotive Race car suspension Class

    I haven't seen it specifically discussed, but should caster change be kept to a minimum during suspension travel? I'm asking in regards to dirt oval racing. In classes that have to use the stock suspension but are allowed to relocate the upper control arm mounts this would mean matching the top...
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