Attack on system of front suspension of automobiles and proposal to substitute independently sprung front wheels; abnormal vibrations analyzed; effects of damping and of friction; increasing reversibility to fullest practical extent and making steering linkage sufficiently elastic are advocated; only specific remedy for abnormal front-end vibration is considered; adoption of correct independence of front wheels; disadvantages of front-axle assembly. (see also - discussion vol. 23, no. 4, Oct. 1928, pp. 385-390)


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    Title :

    Independently sprung front wheels a remedy for shimmy


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    13 pages


    Remarks:

    5 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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