Technical
Steering, Suspension, brakes & drivetrain — 28 articles
A look at rear wheel drive and the pros and cons
Advantages and Disadvantages of Rear Wheel Drive
A look at the effects of Oversteer
A explanation of oversteer
A look at the term Unsprung Weight
A description of unsprung weight in relation to a vehicle
Ackermann steering geometry
Solution to an early problem
Cadence braking technique explained
Useful to know but replaced pretty much by ABS
Camber angle
Camber explained
Car Handling explained
A detailed account of car handling dynamics
Caster angle explained
An explanation of caster angle
Cornering force
Tyre Cornering force explained
Curb weight explained
Information on Curb (Kerb) weight
Electronic Stability Control Function
In the name of safety ESC is becoming more common
Epicyclic gearing explained
Suns and planets are involved
Four wheel drive in automotive design
Design and history of the 4 wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive setup
Pros and Cons of Front wheel drive setups
Kingpin as used in vehicle suspension
The job of the kingpin
Mid engined Rear wheel drive benefits
The benefit of a mid engined layout
Multi link suspension
Ideal for good handling and ride quality
Slip angle explained
Slip angle in car handling
The benefits and history of front wheel drive
Front wheel drive history
The effect of brake fade
Heat and brake fade
Toe in toe out
An explanation
Torque steer explained
The effects of torque steer
Traction control overview
If it's ok for F1 then it's ok for your and me
Tyre Contact patch
Pretty crucial few square inches
Understeer effects and explanation
An explanation of Understeer
Vehicle Wheelbase explained
Vehicle wheelbase
Weight transfer from centre of gravity
Described when accelerating and braking
Wheel sizing explained
Get the correct size wheels for your kit car