F1 Suspension pt 1 - the Basics: Pushrod, Pullrod, Dampers, Torsion Bars

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Suspension! A bouncy enigma! Even more so in F1 as you can't really see any of it - it's all hidden and tiny inside the nose. So let's have a look at what suspension is, why we need it and how F1 cars' suspension is designed for ultimate packaging. Here we cover the layout of suspension, pushrod and pullrod systems, dampers and torsion bars.
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“Assume rectangular F1 car”

[@trash1000]

So, a Williams?

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@@trash1000 and a Ferrari

[@BMR3]

*brain breaks 🤯

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"Assume a frictionless environment"

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Or just imagine a NASCAR Cup car... That works too

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Absolutely brilliant video. A masterpiece : animations on point and very helpful, script is clear and direct, every concept is explained carefully but without being too heavy, I mean you've got yourself another subscriber!

[@billyindiarto7209]

How did it take this long for someone to make a relatively accessible explanation of F1's suspensions? Well done Chainbear, keep up the great work!

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[@banoodel5121]

This was very well explained! I know my ways around springs and dampers and you explained it so simple for everybody to understand! Well done!!

[@christophercastor6666]

You are like the coolest Uncle in the paddock in the best way ever. Thank you for your generosity and knowledge.

[@troy7481]

Thank you for saying 'damping' rather than 'dampening'!! My OCD can rest easy now. Keep up the great videos, I am quite looking forward to the next one!

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[@helderboymh]

This video is gonna get a new life I suspect. This is probably one of the best ( technical) videos you made. Easy to follow, not to long and it leaves you with a pretty complete understanding of how it works.

[@dsf0501]

Incredible stuff as always! Welcome back! Another video idea if I may: once the new f1 2021 game comes out, maybe try to explain in one video what each setup choice will do to the car and where to start, what impacts what etc (you can link your previous, more detailed videos at each setup choice then). It does not need to be perfect as codemasters do not code the perfect reality but just so people get the point :) I think this would be an instant hit and it is something no one on KZbin could properly explain to me yet!

[@ThorntonEditing]

Fantastic video! These kind of explainers in depth of the car mechanics are exactly what I've always wanted

[@Mr.Nobody244]

I work on suspension systems for a regular car and this explanation is just spot on, from basics to advanced concepts.👏👏

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Amazing video. Great visualization and amazing explanation!

[@zell189]

The animation is godlike in this video

[@JK7kaye]

For so long I've had no idea what dampers do. Thank you.

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Amazing vid, simple explanations! Love your content!!

[@adityapandey1329]

Wow. Really awesome video. I'm a fresh engineering graduate with a degree in Mechanical engineering, but i remember never being able to understand suspension mechanics. You did it for me in just a simple 10 min video🙌 Really awesome work mate🔥

[@davton1999]

Your graphics are getting better with every video! Good job!

[@vcp2077]

Wow, that makes so much sense. I was always perplexed as to why there are rods instead of normal suspension arms. Thanks!

[@zmotorsport2815]

finally, thank you Chainbear, thisnwas really helpful for understanding the basics of suspension

[@robertallair7278]

Great video. To take something very complex, reduce it to the basic principles and clearly demonstrate how it works is not an easy thing to do. Bravo.

[@Phos9]

I have a sort of correction: a torsion bar is a spring, it’s essentially a coil spring that’s been straightened out, and when it’s torsioned, that’s the same process that happens to a coil spring, a coil spring is also being torsioned in the same way in order to compress.

[@EscapeMCP]

I also have a correction (I think - not 100% though). When he has the diagram of the wheel at say 7:21, the wheel tilts. Surely the wheel should move directly up and down. No rotation. The 2 wishbones form 2 sides of a parallelogram. If the wishbones are not attached to the chassis immediately above and below each other, then the tyre should only move up and down and not tilt?? Maybe he's saving that for the next vid :)

[@EscapeMCP]

And also, what's with the magic bump @ 2:34? Are active roads becoming a thing in 2021?

[@Phos9]

@@EscapeMCP With equal length suspension arms that would be the case, but camber gain during compression is desirable.

[@vege-gaming]

Chain Bear's videos are always so informative

[@mrmoloch4033]

Great video. I would also love a part 3 where you explain how to implement the suspension setups for different track layouts.

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Thank you, mr. Bear, for making it simple. Your vids are a chain of better understanding.

[@net5978]

Very helpful! Nice. Thank you Chain Bear!

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Brilliant video as always!

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Man, these videos are just amazing.

[@fredherfst8148]

Finally....never seen a clear explanation of f1 suspension basics before. Another kudo from a f1 fan. In many cases, there is a basic assumption that all fans know what is being discussed when terms like torsion bar are thrown around, or when great import is placed on the height and position of the visible elements.

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Ah yes this is excelent, I've been looking forward for a video like this for years

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greaaat explanation.... welcome bacck!!

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Can't wait for Part 2!

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Awesome video! Dimensions better than my Physics class.

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he’s back!!!

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a great video. always wondered how these sticks on the tyres work.

[@jaysuneakle]

Wonderful video! Thank you so much ChainBear!

[@5alm0n]

Really enjoyed this video, I thought they still used inboard springs. Looking forward to the next video

[@charamia9402]

You have a way of simplifying and visualising complex subjects into understandable and educational material. I am in no way able to set up suspensions on an F1 car (or my kids toy car for that matter), but I do grasp the principals of how suspensions work.

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amazing video as always

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Brilliant as usual

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[@naveed_kadechur3986]

Very informative & educational, thankyou

[@mattheww00d]

This great. I have always wonders what each but of the suspension actually does, thanks alot

[@lukebourgeois1663]

Last Time I was this early, Williams were fast

[@blurryface2309]

Hopefully they’ll have some improvements this year then

[@zaidkidwai7831]

I mean Williams is fast compared to a Civic ... just not compared to the other F1 teams.

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Williams and fast do not belong in the same sentence and probably won’t for quite a long time.

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@@TheBlockyMan This year they will beat Haas. Bet.

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"Will allow a limited flow of fuel"? (4:27)

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Nice spot

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I think he meant Fluid but but messed up on recording, the video is still understandable imo

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@@oliverjohnsonuk nice spot? Calm down mate, this isn't an inquisition, its a youtuber making an accidental mistake

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@@JG-ib7xk yep I know mate, just interesting that someone else caught it too! No issue with it

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Did you study mechanical/automobile engineering Chain Bear? Your knowledge and way of explaining the mechanisms is unlike I've seen on f1 side of youtube

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Great video. Can you do a video where you show the ideal setup for a double wishbone suspension with actual numbers like caster, frame height, motion ratio, etc

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Such a legendary video!

[@hobbyphile]

Finally I got some explanation about the suspension system

[@yellow_x522]

Unlike that useless video by Autosport.

[@sohammore4583]

I have wanted to learn how f1 suspension works for a long time- Thank you

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Great video!

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Oh a ChainBear video :-) Thanks for the great content! Glad you managed to get (at least a bit) out of your slump :P

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very good explanation of what mean by push or pull rod.

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F1 suspension has always confused me until now thanks so much

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I understood. Amazing

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Just post the next one please.. can't wait

[@kazibouzot]

The torsion bar is such a clever design

[@TheKarstrasse]

Thank you so much. I used to think that the wishbones were the suspension components

[@jiglo2385]

Great video! I have a question, when the wheel goes up and the damper gets pushed in, the torsion bar also twists. Upon releasing the tension in the bar, wont the effect of the damper be basically nullified because its going back to its original position instead of damping inwards, thus not really transferring any of the energy from the torsion bar.

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[@chankokkeong802]

Nice, learning physics and watchimg F1 at same time.

[@Ethan-Entah]

0:53 & with this F1 feels back again

[@elliotcrossan6290]

I've heard that a revolutionary rear suspension was partly why Mercedes made such a gigantic leap forward with the W11. You should make a video on how and why Mercedes made such a colossal step in 2020 -- possibly the greatest leap forward without a major regulation change since the 1990s, when the sport was much less tightly regulated!

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All these yrs I coulda started my own workshop L0L. Thanks

[@BennettHeasman]

Everybody gangsta until the square W12 turns up

[@charamia9402]

Revisiting this during launch weeks -22, I've been hearing a lot of 'push rod' and 'pull rod' - and now I temme what it is 😅

[@karankshah]

Is the upper wishbone anchored to the chassis? Is it compressing in the animation? If the wishbones, the chassis mounting, and the wheel all form a parallelogram, how is it possible for the wheel to tilt at all?

[@figsille]

Can't wait for part too, oh I don't have to

[@NicholasReguin]

Had to watch this after seeing the new Mclaren which is running pullrods up front and push rods in back

[@allenqueen]

Hey Chain Bear, what skillshare did you use to recommend for making videos like yours. I remember in one of the sponsor spots, you said that you were taking that course yourself.

[@utetopia1620]

I'm glad this turned up on my recommendations. With the new 2022 regs, and talk of McLaren going pull-rod for the front, i started to wonder what the difference between pull-rod and push-rod were, and also, what they were.

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The F1 teacher

[@imallfordabulls]

“The only thing connecting a car to the track are the wheels” Good, good I’m learning.

[@bestfootball8335]

How are the wishbones connected to the chassis? Are they stiff or more like a rotatable joint?