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Asymmetric alteration of a 3link for equal tire loading (with a dragrace application of the 3link introduced on the 2005 Mustang in mind)

The 3link rear suspension introduced on the 2005 Mustang is missing a design feature which is desirable for the dragracer. I am referring to a form of asymmetry which would provide dynamic cancellation of the driveshaft torque. This would equalize the rear tire loading and thereby provide maximum tractive tire performance. Interference with the rear passenger footwell prevented an offset of the upper link, but there is yet a change which could bring the desired results.

This change would involve altering the brackets at the rear of the lower links in a manner which would provide a net couple dynamically sufficient to cancel driveshaft torque. Unfortunately, I don't have a 2005 Mustang from which I could obtain exact measurements, so the initial values in the spreadsheet are only approximations. If you are interested in such a change, you will have to supply more accurate numbers.

So, the changes dictated by the program's output would provide equal rear tire loading and no squat or rise on launch.

And, of course, the spreadsheet can be used for any similar arrangement.

SETUP FOR DRIVESHAFT TORQUE CANCELLATION

upper link length =

lower left link length =

lower right link length =

rear mounting point height of upper link =

forward mounting point height of upper link =

forward mounting point height of lower links =

distance forward from forward mounting point of upper link to front wheels =

distance forward from forward mounting point of lower links to front wheels =

tire radius =

axle ratio =

wheelbase =

center of gravity height =

lateral distance between lower links =

lateral distance between lower left link to upper link =

lateral distance from lower left link to center of gravity =

total weight of car with driver =

     

LOWER REAR PIVOT HEIGHTS:

left link:

right link:

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