Suspension Bushings - More Than Just Rubber
Posted by Amou "Joe" Seto on 9/9/2020 to
Automotive Technology Explained
If we look at the car as a whole, it can be likened to the human body, with each component having a similar equivalent to a body part. As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the chassis acts as the skeleton of the car; by following this example, parts such as control arms and suspension linkage act as the car’s limbs. Much like human limbs, the joints on control arms and suspension require something to prevent friction. For humans, we have cartilage at our joints, whereas vehicles use bushings.
Suspension bushings are small, round parts placed at the joints of your car’s suspension components. Bushings come in a wide variety of types in materials to suit different use cases...
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You've Lowered Your Car. Here's What To Do Now
Posted by Amou "Joe" Seto on 9/8/2020 to
Automotive Technology Explained
Lowering your car is a very popular vehicle modification across the globe, and when done correctly, can increase the performance of your car. Like most modifications, it is prone to adverse effects if done incorrectly; luckily, the issue can be remedied with readily available modifications. We'll be covering two points of correction - sway bar end links and tie rods...
Experience "TUNE COOL!" With AutoExe Suspension
Posted by Amou "Joe" Seto on 9/4/2020 to
Automotive Technology Explained
If we take a quick glance at the diversity of people in regard to wants and needs, we'll see that "One size fits all" doesn't really fly. Due to this diversity, you'll see cars of different classes and price brackets, all tailored to fit a target audience. In this regard, the priority of vehicle suspension and the type of suspension used varies with the application...
Understanding "Core Strength" With Chassis Bracing
Posted by Amou "Joe" Seto on 9/3/2020 to
Automotive Technology Explained
There is more to chassis braces than earning points at car shows. Obtaining knowledge about them could very well make you a bit more versed about your performance upgrades. After all, knowledge is power!
Motion Control Beam - What It Is, And How It Works
Posted by Amou "Joe" Seto on 9/2/2020 to
Automotive Technology Explained
Most modern cars have begun utilizing a chassis that has been constructed from high-strength steel or alloy, providing high torsional rigidity. Although these bodies are much stiffer than ones of past years, they may not be up to the standard of those who are looking for increased performance. For those customers who seek a more "connected" chassis, body bracing such as a cross-member brace and/or strut tower brace may seem to be an easy, one-and-done solution. Yet in the case of newer cars which already come with a rigid chassis, you may find that the downside of using such bracing on these cars can result in unwanted vibrations. The chassis of the car acts as a collection of many springs, as the vehicle body is constantly subjected to vibrations and distortion through braking, acceleration, and suspension forces...