This model simulates the mechanical behavior of a spring and damper system shown in Figure 14.80. Figure 14.80: Spring and Damper System Model A mass is hung from a spring with spring constant K. The ...

American suspension tuner Fortune Auto has just released an interesting lowering spring system that will work on cars with adaptive dampers, namely the U.S.-spec Honda Civic Type R and Toyota Supra. I ...

Ever wondered how WRC cars get “big air” without smashing their chassis? Take a look. Colin's Crest, the Fafe, the Yellow House jump: the World Rally Championship is famous for its massive jumps. For ...

Spring technology for damping is relatively old. Stagecoaches had leaf springs, early trains had large, crude, coil-spring buffers (to absorb shocks when cars bumped together) and early automobiles ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Proper size and installation extend the life of gas springs and dampers. Gas springs help lift loads or open doors or ...