Kinematics Design Methodology | Suspension Design Series Ep.1

[@OptimumG]

What other videos and analyses would you like to see on the channel? Leave your ideas below⬇

[@diegobula4597]

Tyre model and tyre data analisys and suspension dynamics analysis please, this videos are very useful

[@OptimumG]

@@diegobula4597 Thank you for the ideas Diego, we are adding them to our list. Could you be more specific about the topics in suspension dynamics you would like to know more about?

[@diegobula4597]

Weight transfer and force calculations during cornering ons suspension system

[@Lefterispower]

Steering Geometry optimization for yaw moment vs grip compromization would be an interesting idea. This subject seems to be very impactful when designing a racecar.

[@vegeta27xx]

How to approach the design of rear 4,5 links suspensions (ferrari style)

[@CodyPride-t2j]

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[@erikrummel6277]

Amazing video!!!!!!! So well explained!!!! Please continue to share these insights and explanations Bruno, thank you 🙏

[@diegobula4597]

Awesome!!! Keep realeasing videos like this please!

[@krishnawankhade2218]

Loved it 😍

[@JCQuadcopters]

This is an awesome video, very helpful!

[@OptimumG]

We are glad to know, thanks for your feedback! You will probably like the next episode that will be released next week, where we will design a suspension together.

[@gabrieldarosabrandao]

Show! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@asxefv]

Is it possible to attach a spring to both the left and right rockers on OptimumKinematics?

[@andirock6504]

I would be interested in the kinematics of a McPherson strut unit; exspecially when turning the wheel/car ... Great video though; One thing: I would like you to be in a smaller corner of the video and keeping the animations while explaining [basicall all the time].

[@OptimumG]

Thank you for your feedback! We see pros and cons in doing that but we will take it into account for future videos.

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[@SylvesterOziomek]

First of all designing suspension it's a constant back and forth which is greatly reduced with experience. And let's be honest most people that design suspension are enthusiast that do not use specialized software, some use CAD software but you wont find many that use specialized optimization tools. Does it help, obviously but there is a down side too. If you rely on software you wont be able to solve problems when they occur simply because of software limitations and your own if you rely on it too much . Especially initial process of designing suspension is a constant exchange of information. Start what we want to achieve with our car and what we can, not just it's size but characteristics, weight, speed and power. That information will determine what type of suspension we can use and how much space we need for it. That information is strongly connected to next step which is selection of parts not just tires, but rims, uprights, brakes, springs, dumpers. Depending on application size and weight of these parts might be important or critical. Before we go to next step we need to keep in mind space needed for suspension travel and possible pick up points. That is what I mean by constant back and forth, we need to think ahead. Since we thought ahead we decided to use parts that will allow us to use our type of suspension. Now that we finished with optimisation of initial steps we can focus on next step which would be pick up points. I would start with outside pick up points, many times we use uprights of the shelf instead of fabricating new ones. So these points are determined by our upright. Last step would be choosing/iterating inner pick up points.