which suspension is better?

vaibhav kr.
@vaibhav-kr-6DR4aM โ€ข Oct 16, 2024

what is the difference between horizontal suspension and any other type of vertical suspension?
why horizontal suspension is preferred in formula car over other suspension?

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  • juma1987

    @juma1987-ukh0ej Oct 17, 2009

    Its an interesting question! I want to know the same, actually i work in a railroad company and i realised that passenger wagons have horizontal suspension and heavy duty wagons have vertical ones, ill try to find an answer!! โ˜•

  • gohm

    @gohm-F3UUpP Oct 18, 2009

    It would totally depend on the application as to which form would be better. F1 requires compact, lightweight, low, aerodynamic design that does not require large travel distance of suspension as say offroad racing would.

  • vaibhav kr.

    @vaibhav-kr-6DR4aM Oct 20, 2009

    gohmIt would totally depend on the application as to which form would be better. F1 requires compact, lightweight, low, aerodynamic design that does not require large travel distance of suspension as say offroad racing would.

    So is it that horizontal suspension is there in formula cars just to make it compact and have less travel.
    Does it have an easier construction than others?

  • juma1987

    @juma1987-ukh0ej Oct 21, 2009

    so the only advantage is the compact size? I know it provide a more confortable traveling with less size than a long spring suspension, anything more? (sorry about my english :shifty๐Ÿ˜€