Suspension
Suspension setup and handling adjustments
Subcategories
Concepts
Ackermann
Ackermann geometry affects how your front wheels turn relative to each other.
Effects:
- More: Car turns sharper, more responsive front, but rear traction decreases.
- Less: Car understeers slightly, more stable through corners, less front bite.
Images:
Ackermann geometry on front suspension of a buggy.
Anti-Drive
Anti-Drive geometry affects front lift under acceleration.
Effects:
- More: Reduces front lift, more stable under acceleration.
- Less: Front may lift; can induce oversteer.
Camber Front
Front wheel tilt affects cornering grip.
Effects:
- More Negative: Better cornering grip; outer tire wears faster.
- Less Negative: Less cornering grip; tires last longer.
Camber Rear
Rear wheel tilt affects cornering stability.
Effects:
- More Negative: Rear corners grip better; may induce understeer.
- Less Negative: Rear cornering grip reduced; more stability.
Camberlink Front
Adjusts front camber gain.
Effects:
- Move Out: Increases camber gain over suspension travel.
- Move In: Reduces camber gain over suspension travel.
Camberlink Rear
Adjusts rear camber gain.
Effects:
- Move Out: Increases camber gain over suspension travel.
- Move In: Reduces camber gain over suspension travel.
Front Axle Height
Height of the front axle affects steering and weight transfer.
Effects:
- Higher: More ground clearance; less responsive steering.
- Lower: Sharper steering; risk of bottoming out.
Rear Axle Height
Height of the rear axle affects traction and roll balance.
Effects:
- Higher: Rear looser; less traction.
- Lower: Rear grips more; may understeer.
Anti-Roll Bar (Front)
Front anti-roll bar affects body roll and understeer.
Effects:
- Stiffer: Front understeers more; sharper response but less traction.
- Softer: More front grip; car rolls more in corners.
Anti-Roll Bar (Rear)
Rear anti-roll bar affects oversteer and rear traction.
Effects:
- Stiffer: Rear loses grip; car oversteers more.
- Softer: Rear grip improves; car more stable in corners.
Anti-Squat (Offroad)
Adjusts geometry to resist rear squat under acceleration offroad.
Effects:
- More: Car stays flatter under throttle; reduces rear traction loss.
- Less: Car squats more; may improve traction on rough terrain.
Anti-Squat (Onroad)
Adjusts geometry to resist rear squat on onroad surfaces.
Effects:
- More: Resists squat; front stays planted.
- Less: Rear compresses more; slightly looser handling.
Ball Diff (Front)
Front differential tightness affects rotation and traction.
Effects:
- Tighter: Front drives aggressively; less rotation.
- Looser: Front rotates easier; smoother cornering.
Ball Diff (Rear)
Rear differential tightness affects rotation and stability.
Effects:
- Tighter: Rear resists rotation; may understeer.
- Looser: Rear rotates easier; may oversteer.
Belt Tensioner
Adjusts drivetrain belt tension.
Effects:
- Tighter: Reduces belt slip; more motor load.
- Looser: Less motor load; risk of belt skipping.