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Suspension ride heights. Full tank versus empty


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#1 GrumpyYoungMan

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Posted 25 February 2017 - 07:41

How does a modern formula one car maintain its ride height as the fuel loads run down?

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#2 MatsNorway

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Posted 25 February 2017 - 11:01

It doesn't. The setup is a compromise to make it work with full tanks.


Edited by MatsNorway, 25 February 2017 - 11:03.


#3 Lee Nicolle

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Posted 26 February 2017 - 07:13

And the fuel tanks are in the centre of the car so weight comes of in proportion. It is always a happy medium to make the car work best for longest.