Race Car Suspension Explained

The basics of racing suspension explained by a professional rally mechanic.
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[@Teamoneilrally]

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[@PeterM0911]

Thanks for this video! I would like to see one related to fast and slow settings, how they effects handling and grip.

[@RallyBud]

As a four time Team O'Neil alumni, thanks for your videos. Rick - San Diego

[@garypowell133]

hhj

[@BlakesGarage]

Great topic I have always wondered what kind of setup you guys run on rally cars.

[@LemonSix]

how do you adapt the chasis so you can install coilovers on the rear ?

[@CharlesNam]

great introduction to rally suspension, thank you guys!

[@petrsulc1168]

Just FYI, the fact that the aftermarket is much beefier is not only due to durability, but also due to "bad" design. For MacPherson stut you need to have the spring offset to the damper axis to lower the additional forces on the strut (force must aim in the middle or near the middle of contact patch). But if you design spring that way, only one ride height is right, also you would not be able to use those springs and dampers on other vehicles. So for this type of suspension the bad way is the only way.

[@killersmith92]

Hello, I have a 2002 WRX and I do autocross/track/ and want to do a few rallycross events. What would be a good all round suspension.

[@Indietuff]

Nice explanation!

[@phonyfool]

Where did you guys get those camber inserts?

[@crazeguy26]

The camber washers can they be place backwards. Like I want positive instead of negative.

[@SpacemonkeySTI]

really appreciate all the infor :)

[@tarmizinazarudin1110]

thanks. Learned something

[@TwinTonyz]

Very cool n helpful information

[@l0lxlllxl0l]

How much does a front and rear suspension for the fiesta cost from reiger (I couldn't find it on their site)? Could you use the same suspension parts on fiesta sedan as fiesta hatch if you have the same application?

[@ShaneNayani]

for the fiesta the Riegers should be some where around $8 - $12K

[@karimshariff7379]

How many pounds of unga is that?

[@phongnguyen007]

Thank for the video

[@fromthegods78]

I have a question, I couldnt find an answer on google. Do WRC cars buy a specific brand of suspension(and wich one) or do they make their own?

[@Teamoneilrally]

Most of the teams run Reiger suspension these days, check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIrFfp5rZcaqhZI

[@FullThrottleLifeClothing]

For gravel what spring rates are generally used? Softer, close to oem or stiffer?

[@Teamoneilrally]

Typically stiffer than stock for gravel

[@lamestreammediafail]

sweet video

[@vVeazel]

What floor jack and axle stands are those in the background holding up the white Fiesta?

[@DRIFTWORKSINC]

+vVeazel I was looking at that too just now, Want to fab the same thing for my subaru

[@vVeazel]

+TeamONeilRally Thank you for the response! Was the jack purchased at any particular place? I looked around locally (Canada) and didn't find anything quite like it. The low profile and long reach are just what I need - it looks just right without being over the top. Cheers!

[@2vgod460]

That kw product you know it’s going to be the best of the best, nothing can compete with the quality and ride quality of the kw coilover set up, there v3 or competition build set up and the best of the best, thus the high dollar value, I have been running kw for years in all my race cars, my 2001 mustang gt turbo street car 1080hp wheel runs kw custom made Competition coilovers with 3 stage adjustability

[@the-real-zpero]

what's the advantage to having the spring and the damper separate?

[@trykozmaksym]

Douglas Brenner, good point about misalignment... that really confused me when I was about to change the spring on my bike's shock and it didn't look straight :)

[@urmumgay5798]

Costs (shorter spring) and probably space saving

[@van_alan_folk]

Is it possible to use stock suspension? I have a 99 Civic I want to start rallying in nothing serious.

[@Benedocta]

I think apart from safety equipment, suspension, wheels and tires are most important modifications. If you're not in the position to spend that kind of money, you probably shouldn't rally... You can try motocross or enduro instead, its cheaper, you just pay with more injuries ;D

[@fangk.7367]

Rallycross is a thing

[@MusangLaut2]

So, race suspensions are similar to USD Forks on superbikes ?

[@Benedocta]

No. USD forks are mainly about reducing unsprung weight and improving stability of the triple clamp.

[@trykozmaksym]

Why not? Performance bikes require more than just lower unsprung weight and rigidity - that's why USD also have all the settings talked about in this video. Nobody bothers putting this expensive stuff into cheap conventional forks.

[@Christosan88]

if you didnt work at a rally school and cant get reigers or afford them what would be your entry level recommendation? Ksport, D2, BC... made in china

[@DKlegacyRS]

I have D2 on my rally car, there are a bit on stiff side, and not a lot of suspension travel for bumpy roads. But ok for tarmac rally. Im looking at some Bilstein B14 to replace them.

[@user-hb2ft9kn8i]

Racing suspension vs racing suspension ???

[@7privet_]

is it possible to find any rally dampers for a 7-9 evo for under 1000$?

[@gro_skunk]

Jasons Ernests Mazkalnins suspension isn't something you want to skimp on, 2-3k is the butter zone of high quality rally dampers

[@AppleMan7100]

As you can see, it has a fairly small shaft. ur gonna want a bigger shaft

[@PowerSports]

Looking for someone who can actually make a set of custom Rally coilovers. Anyone know a company name, and/or an email contact, please let me know!

[@Teamoneilrally]

If you want the good stuff check out reigersuspensionusa.com/index.php/auto/

[@DirtTrackDave]

I like to dabble in some rally in a proper car.

[@christopheralvarado9201]

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[@christopheralvarado9201]

Good video otherwise haha

[@yomcflyjr31]

You literally ruined the video for me lmao, couldn't keep watching