The design and development of competition car suspension systems is a vital ingredient for winning performance. The author, an acknowledged expert, demystifies this complex subject, explaining the theory and practice of successful suspension engineering, and exploring - in an easy-to-understand and readable style - how and why suspension systems work. Since this book was first published in 1988, there have been some revolutionary changes, partly through advancing technology, but also due to major alterations to the rules at the peak of the sport. These developments are all reflected in this book, which has been fully revised to include updated examples and case studies.

2008-01-18 Competition car suspension

This book has be updated a number of times, and perhaps I can't help thinking each time Allan might have added another memoir of some previous acquaintance in motorsport. Unfortunately the read often strays away from the subject in hand.

It is heavily biased towards slicks and wings single seater and little of guidance for the larger number of McPherson Strut saloon car owners. Wheel frequency and spring rate calculations are included and analysing geometry. Componentry is looked at and damper systems explained.

I think for the average club racer it is interesting but not a really how to guide for rationalising what needs to be looked at. This book needs to be supplemented with additional reading on the same subject when considering non-single seaters.