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Re: Unsprung Weight

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Unsprung Weight
From: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 16:44:29 -0700
Thank you all for the info!

At 03:27 PM 8/22/2000, svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com wrote:
>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


Brian '68 1600


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