kingpin and castor

[faeez]

iam kind of new to suspension design, what are we trying to achieve with castor and kingpin change rate in roll and bump?

[faeez]

iam kind of new to suspension design, what are we trying to achieve with castor and kingpin change rate in roll and bump?

[Dave K]

Adjusting kingpin and castor is mainly for keeping your tires within their ideal camber ranges throughout your range of steer angle. Be sure to look at kinematic effects of roll and bump as well.

[faeez]

so would be appropriate for me to say that in designing a suspension,only toe, camber, and roll is what I must be concern about? thanks

[PatClarke]

Faeez,
Go to the FSAE-Australasia or FS Germany site and find 'Pat's advice for new teams' paper.
Most if not all will be revealed.

Pat