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Suspension & Steering

Springs, dampers, linkages and steering geometry that keep tyres in contact with the road.

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Surface
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What it is and why it exists, in plain language, with the whole system in view.
- Steering SystemsUp nextTurning the wheel moves a rack sideways, which swivels the front wheels on their pivots. Learn how rack-and-pinion steering works, why the inner wheel must turn more than the outer, how power assistance helps, and why a car straightens itself.Not started. 12 minutes.
- Suspension BasicsThe suspension lets each wheel rise and fall over the road while the body glides along and the tyre stays pressed onto the surface. Drive a double-wishbone corner over a bump and a pothole and see how the arms, spring and damper share the work.Not started. 14 minutes. Includes an interactive lab.
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Mechanism
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How the parts move and interact, usually with a live 3D laboratory.
- Springs and DampersSprings decide how far the wheel moves and how fast the body bounces; dampers decide how quickly that bouncing dies away. Try soft and stiff springs, a worn damper and an over-firm one, and see why a balanced setup keeps the tyre on the road.Not started. 16 minutes. Includes an interactive lab.