HAS ANY1 USED TORSION BARS OR TUBES B4? CAN 1 TRANSVERSE TORSION BAR WITH DAMPER BE USED IN FRONT SUSPENSION (SIMILAR TO THAT OF FORMULA RENAULT) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF TORSION BARS OR TUBES?

THANKS

MANUEL

Formula Renault doesn't use a transverse torsion bar. It uses a monoshock with belleville stacks either side of the rocker to allow some roll.

This is a popular solution for lower budget cars with wings and underbody aerodynamics. If you analyse the advantages and disadvantages I think you'll find a monoshock isn't the best solution for these cars.

Ben

University of Birmingham
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