Suspension Frequency
10-08-2014, 10:39 AM
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Suspension Frequency
Has anyone calculated the suspension frequency for a Miata? If so, are you willing to share the data?
What about roll center?
What about roll center?
11-24-2014, 10:39 AM
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I was out at FM earlier this month (great folks!) and I took this picture.
One of the many things I noticed is the angle of the suspension arms. They're both pointing down. That will put the roll center very close to the ground, if not below ground level.
I have not seen where the CG is, but I would guess it would be somewhere around the camshaft centerline or so. That's makes for a fairly long roll couple.
Is that normal for a Miata?
One of the many things I noticed is the angle of the suspension arms. They're both pointing down. That will put the roll center very close to the ground, if not below ground level.
I have not seen where the CG is, but I would guess it would be somewhere around the camshaft centerline or so. That's makes for a fairly long roll couple.
Is that normal for a Miata?
11-24-2014, 11:07 AM
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Mine is about the same I think but I don't have much for photos of it. This shot was early on before I raised it up.
This is about what it is like now I think.
Hard to remember because I have changed the height so many times! I know the back are much closer to flat.
This is about what it is like now I think.
Hard to remember because I have changed the height so many times! I know the back are much closer to flat.
Last edited by charchri4; 11-24-2014 at 11:43 AM.
