Effects of simultaneous adoption of balloon tires and front-wheel brakes; dynamic conditions of front axle system of conventional car; shackling of front springs at front end cannot always entirely eliminate shimmy and wheel kick; solution found by adding cushioned bracket at rear end of left front spring. (See also - discussion p 394-396)


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    Title :

    A cure for Shimmy and wheel kick


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    7 pages


    Remarks:

    16 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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