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12-16-2001, 02:51 PM | #1 | |
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this is kind of a follow up to a post that never received any replies. i would like to get/find information on the engineering aspect of cars. what i mean is something like this... which suspension is better and why? which chassis is better and why? why are nikasil coated cylinders better? stuff like that. i know the basics, but i would like to know more. if you know of any books, websites, magazines, or anything that would be of great help. thanks
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12-17-2001, 08:00 AM | #2 | |
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Oh, my you've just asked about the biggest question! You say noone replies to this question. The reason why is that there is no one suspension/engine/ect that is better than any other. This is because in engineering many times comprimises are made. Price versus performance is the most common comprimise. One cannot sell a carbon-fiber chassis, V-12 engined, pushrod suspension car for 12,000$. No one type of part is better, just for a lower cost, easier availability, or is more relaible. I hope this answers your question.
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12-17-2001, 01:00 PM | #3 | |
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That last post only scratched the surface of why there's no ONE best suspension/engine/transmission/etc. type.
Each design has it's forte just as every car has it's area. While a Yugo can't compete on many levels with Rolls-Royce, there are people for whom the Yugo is the best car. In the same way, there are applications where pushrod engines are better than OHC engines...where MacPherson strut suspensions beat double-wishbone...etc. |
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12-17-2001, 05:20 PM | #4 | |
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ya, i understand all that. i'll try to word it better. what are the pros and cons of each thing...
if there aren't any good resources for that, how about a good explanatory resource on anything car-wise..
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12-18-2001, 07:13 AM | #5 | |
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I'm not sure you're going to find a list of the pros and cons because that varies with opinion as well as technology. With technology changing so rapidly, what we think is not feasible today may be easily engineered tomorrow. For example, most vehicles are unit bodies today when in the past, cars were bodies set on a stressed frame. As finite element technology and manufacturing processes advance, we are approching mass produced carbon fiber/ glued bodies which were unheard of 20 years ago.
Eventually everthing will be controlled by "wire" as mechanical systems are replaced. |
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12-18-2001, 07:48 AM | #6 | |
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Amen
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I could give you breakdowns of the various suspension designs and their relative pros and cons, but as others said it would just be my unqualified opinion. What specifically would you like to see a writeup of? I am always looking for a good question to spark off new articles.
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12-18-2001, 05:39 PM | #8 | |
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ya, i've been an avid reader of Autozine and his school for some time now. it is a real informative site. there isn't a specific area, i just want to learn about everything. anything you write, i will read.
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12-19-2001, 05:25 AM | #9 | |
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Very cool link for you..
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12-19-2001, 05:34 AM | #10 | |
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Oh you know i`m interesting same things. "i would like to get/find information on the engineering aspect of cars. what i mean is something like this... which suspension is better and why? which chassis is better and why? why are nikasil coated cylinders better?"
And i seek that kind information in inet very often. Please if you find some interesting link e-mail me or write this at this forum. P.S. I have an automotive engineer but i know in basic only about random car`s technic (about 70-80 years) and i search information about new modern cars` technic. Sorry my awesome english. |
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