Best book on basic suspension geometry

[Duncan Potter]

Quick search didn't turn up any hits.. What is your recco for a good basic book on suspension geometry and design.

Thanks

 

[Scott Calabro]

dmairspotter,

I like this one ...

"Competition Car Suspension" by Allan Staniforth, Haynes Publishing.

:chug:

Scott

 

[Paul Thompson 'Hooligan']

dmairspotter,

I like this one ...

"Competition Car Suspention" by Allan Staniforth, Haynes Publishing.

:chug:

Scott

Definately a worthwhile read......rockonsmile

 

[JohnC]

"Racing and Sports Car Chassis Design" by Costin & Phipps.

It's out of print but worth searching for.

 

[Chris P.]

Paul Van Vaulkenburg's (sp?) "Race Car Engineering and Mechanics. The best I've seen in being very detailed without relying on an engineering or math degree. I have not seen the Costin & Phipps book though. Think I might check it out.

 

[Jono]

I remember one called
"car suspension at work"
Can't remember author but should come up on amazon search or similar.

 

[Ron Earp]

Tune To Win

Amazon.com: Tune to Win: Books: Carroll Smith

 

[Dan]

I Recommend "To Win" Serious by Carol Smith

Tune to Win
Engineer to Win
Prepare to Win
Drive to Win
Etc.

I have read the first two and they are excellent reads giving just enough in-depth material with out making you feel in over your head and not dry at all. Reads more like a journal then an eng text. I learnt allot more with these books then I could apply with my engineering text books.

I also recommend Milliken & Milliken's Race Car Vehicle Dynamics

More incepts then To Win with more math theory but also great real world applications and info and teaches the basics too. Both are must have for anyone who want to know how a performance car is suppose to perform.

My $.02

 

[Doug Clark]

I remember one called
"car suspension at work"
Can't remember author but should come up on amazon search or similar.

ISBN: 1-899870-31-8

 

[Mike Pass]

The Staniforth book is OK but he tends to tell you almost everything you need to know but still just leaves you short. For a basic book I like "How to build & modify sports car & kit car suspension and brakes for road and track". ISBN 1-901295-08-7
Cheers
Mike

 

[Eric A.]

I found the book "How to make your car handle" By Fred Puhn to have alot of good information about suspension design.