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Re: Unsprung Weight

To: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Subject: Re: Unsprung Weight
From: svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 15:27:22 -0700
Unsprung weight affects suspension response - spring rates, damping, etc.. The 
more mass
in the wheel, tire, brake rotor etc., the less responsive the whole system is 
when dealing
with sudden changes in position, i.e., hitting a bump or a dip.

Gary K. McCormick
San Jose, CA

"Brian St. Jacques" wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I was wondering if someone could provide some insight about the adverse
> effects of unsprung weight. I understand that the sprung weight will have
> effects on the body leaning, etc, but what effects does the unsprung weight
> have on the vehicle?
>
> Brian '68 1600


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