Is A 50/50 Weight Distribution Ideal?

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Vehicle weight distribution plays an important role in vehicle dynamics. Often, it's stated that a 50 50 weight distribution is ideal. Let's look into why weight distribution is important, and determine what factors moving a vehicles center of gravity changes. Understeer, oversteer, and many handling characteristics can be altered through weight distribution. Related Videos: Deriving Slip Angle - http://youtu.be/1NTdXhLnA_w Slip Angles - http://youtu.be/9bs2cEyK7Uo Understeer vs Oversteer - http://youtu.be/CsVg2DE0ef8 Traction Circle - https://youtu.be/JjCcFsGLpaM Tire Load Sensitivity - https://youtu.be/kNa2gZNqmT8 Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe! And don't forget to check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained To help create more videos, check out my Patreon page! http://www.patreon.com/engineeringexplained Also check out my official website: Make suggestions, learn through logically ordered lessons, read FAQs, and plan your future! http://www.howdoesacarwork.com Also on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jasonfenske13 NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY!

Published 2015-04-29 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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