SUSPENSION

[Manuel P.]

HAS ANY1 USED TORSION BARS OR TUBES B4? CAN 1 TRANSVERSE TORSION BAR WITH DAMPER BE USED IN FRONT SUSPENSION (SIMILAR TO THAT OF FORMULA RENAULT) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF TORSION BARS OR TUBES?

THANKS

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[Manuel P.]

HAS ANY1 USED TORSION BARS OR TUBES B4? CAN 1 TRANSVERSE TORSION BAR WITH DAMPER BE USED IN FRONT SUSPENSION (SIMILAR TO THAT OF FORMULA RENAULT) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF TORSION BARS OR TUBES?

THANKS

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[ben]

Formula Renault doesn't use a transverse torsion bar. It uses a monoshock with belleville stacks either side of the rocker to allow some roll.

This is a popular solution for lower budget cars with wings and underbody aerodynamics. If you analyse the advantages and disadvantages I think you'll find a monoshock isn't the best solution for these cars.

Ben

University of Birmingham
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