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ddgonzal wrote:
The current thinking on suspension, including steering, is that the structure (frame or unibody) should be very stiff, no give, no bending. Then the springs and shocks will work more predictably. Every year for new cars, the maker trumpets how much stronger, stiffer, and less resistant to bending this year's model is.
So the steering brace is about this concept. Stiffen all the parts, like a bar across the strut towers (monte carlo bar), roll cage tieing front, body and rear together, and steering brace (limit flex of the steering linkage system).
I am thinking in regard to a rally car with all the bracing you have mentioned and good suspension.
"The less flex you have in your steering, the steering should be more responsive and give better feedback to the driver."
Dirt roads are rough (obviously), I wonder how much "feel" you need or use. Inputs are certainly not as subtle as tar racing.
More responsive is good though.
Ideas?
Thanks
Damien
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