Automotive Stiffness and dumping coeficients of a VW Golf

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The discussion focuses on obtaining the stiffness and damping coefficients for the front suspension of a 2003 VW Golf IV 1.6 16V to aid in calculating the car's transfer function. A user requests specific values for stiffness (K) in N/m and damping (C) in Ns/m. Another participant suggests that more detailed information about the suspension type and coil spring specifications would be helpful for accurate calculations. They also recommend testing for the damping coefficient and exploring race car suspension resources for further insights. Accurate coefficients are essential for completing the user's project effectively.
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stiffness and damping coeficients of a VW Golf

Hi!
I need information about the VW Golf IV 1.6 16V(2003). I need to estimate and calculate the transfer function of the quarter model car so i need the coeficients of stiffness (K) (N/m) and damping (C) (Ns/m) of the front suspension, its important to complete my work so i'll be very grateful if someone can help me.

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Hi cvy-extroid - as a fellow new person to PF I feel bad that you haven't had any responses - perhaps you can be more specific as to your needs?
 
Hi! cvt-extroid
what is Suspension type.I think that is technical data.Do you know data of coil spring
example total turn,wire diameter which if know I can calculate for you but damping coeficient I think you should test and calculate.
 
read race car suspension class on this forum...you can get pretty good idea of weight trnasfer and required springs shocks etc...
 

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