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21 Dec 2006, 04:48 (Ref:1796443)
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Torsion Bar suspension.
I know that the Bentley Speed 8 and Audi R10 use torsion bar springs in their suspension. What advantages are there to this, other than lightness and the like. Any advantages to handling/adustability?
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21 Dec 2006, 06:38 (Ref:1796470)
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Possibly easier to package, and also could be arranged to transfer the loads into a more advantageous location (eg back to one of the main bulkheads in the chassis.
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21 Dec 2006, 10:19 (Ref:1796611)
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Simply packaging.
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21 Dec 2006, 15:06 (Ref:1796898)
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They also do not bend the damper due to load eccentricity like a typical coil spring over damper setup does. This reduces friction in the system and makes simulation easier and more predictable.
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21 Dec 2006, 17:16 (Ref:1796957)
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While the examples are Sportscars, I think this technical question is better served in the Racing Technology forum.
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22 Dec 2006, 09:16 (Ref:1797433)
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22 Dec 2006, 09:53 (Ref:1797459)
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F1 cars also virtually exclusively use torsion bars, again for the packaging and friction benefits already mentioned.
Once you are at the sportscar / F1 end of the mark, cost and availability of parts is not a problem. The torsion bars will be bespoke items designed for each application. |
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