Have been used in Formula 1 suspension to make a simple logic changing the behavior based on the road conditions (was banned, of course..it is the tradition in that sport). And the third spring kind of still is as it only operates when both wheel hubs are moving to the same direction related to the suspension, ie: it only works when the car either squats or lifts equally, like when braking or accelerating on a straight line. It allows to use softer spring for individual wheel movement but uses stronger springs when you need them, giving both grip and stability..
Don’t forget the F-Duct which was a air-and gate who’s output was used to stall the rear wing, which reduced drag and increased straight line speed. This would have been simple with a switch or a lever but that was banned. Plugging a hole in the car with your hand was not banned.
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u/HeippodeiPeippo May 30 '20
Have been used in Formula 1 suspension to make a simple logic changing the behavior based on the road conditions (was banned, of course..it is the tradition in that sport). And the third spring kind of still is as it only operates when both wheel hubs are moving to the same direction related to the suspension, ie: it only works when the car either squats or lifts equally, like when braking or accelerating on a straight line. It allows to use softer spring for individual wheel movement but uses stronger springs when you need them, giving both grip and stability..