Starting point (FF 1600 Duratec)
Starting point (FF 1600 Duratec)
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Hello,
I'm starting with the design of the suspension of a Formula Ford on radial Dunlop tires (2010). I am a mechanical engineer but I'm starting to study vehicle dynamics. I am a rookie
. I wondered if you knew the value of some characteristic parameters, common for a Formula Ford. Camber, ride rate, spring rate, height of CG, unsprung weight...
Thank you very much
Regards, delacf
I'm starting with the design of the suspension of a Formula Ford on radial Dunlop tires (2010). I am a mechanical engineer but I'm starting to study vehicle dynamics. I am a rookie
. I wondered if you knew the value of some characteristic parameters, common for a Formula Ford. Camber, ride rate, spring rate, height of CG, unsprung weight...Thank you very much
Regards, delacf
"Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy."





RE: Starting point (FF 1600 Duratec)
As a graduate engineer you should already have exhausted this potential before coming here.
Do your homework FIRST, then, if you are still at a loss, ask specifics. It's a 40 year history piece, the development of FF. It is so readily available from public sources. Google?
http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/
htt
http://norcalfv.proboards.com/index.cgi
http://www.britishformulaford.co.uk/thechassis.htm
Rod
RE: Starting point (FF 1600 Duratec)
I searched for a long time. You can find front track, rear track, wheelbase, total weight, ect. That's easy. I want something more specific such as unsprung weight, toe, ride rate etc. This is more complicated.
I do not think this should be the last place to turn. It's one more. The important thing is to compare and verify the accuracy of the information it obtains.
Regards, delacf
"Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy."
RE: Starting point (FF 1600 Duratec)
You need to do the basic research then come back here when the basic stuff is known and you can ask specific details. You will get good replies at the top level.
You will get what it above and beyond the published or text book answers here, but you need to know enough to tweek the interests.
Regards
Pat
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RE: Starting point (FF 1600 Duratec)
If you do not want or can not help do not understand why you write. Without acrimony.
Regards, delacf
"Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy."
RE: Starting point (FF 1600 Duratec)
Many years ago Tim Schenken wrote a book with the data you ask for. It may be out of date and out of print as it was back when the Kent engine was specified.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Schenken
Regards
Pat
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RE: Starting point (FF 1600 Duratec)
Thank you very much.
Regards