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<blockquote data-quote="JohnZ" data-source="post: 6398521" data-attributes="member: 67907"><p>Thanks for the feedback fastback. It looks like we are coming up short with some real knowledge about chassis engineering, although it seems to be one of the most important topics when it comes to performance cars and possibly Ford's future. </p><p></p><p>Some of my confusion on the topic are things like, why does the Lincoln LS get high marks for it's chassis while the current Mustang, which I understand has the same chassis, gets such low marks. If they are the same basic chassis, then surely the difference between live-axle and IRS isn't the whole story of Mustang's low marks. And why is Ford at the top of the class for chassis dynamics in Europe, yet struggling with under-performing chassis in NA?</p><p></p><p>I tend to visualize "chassis" as meaning "frame" with sprung bits hanging off of it and an interface to a computer. I'll admit that is likely a very simplistic view, but with that understanding, I don't get what is the big deal of upgrading it or converting it from RHD to LHD, or stretching it or shortening it.</p><p>What am I missing?</p><p></p><p>If "chassis" is more about the sprung bits, then it seems even simpler. If a spring or damper or shock or rack works well on one car, then use it or get a bigger or smaller one of the same type for the new chassis. If the mounting point is critical, then weld in a bracket. What's the problem?</p><p> </p><p>I would also like to hear some encouraging rumors about a stunning new chassis that Ford is working on for the next generation of Mustangs. I'm not trying to start a rumor, just trying to find out if there is a rumor. </p><p></p><p>My ignorance about chassis engineering is really starting to cost me some sleep, so I would appreciate any pointers (other than to an automotive engineering school) that would relieve me of my ignorance. </p><p>:??:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JohnZ, post: 6398521, member: 67907"] Thanks for the feedback fastback. It looks like we are coming up short with some real knowledge about chassis engineering, although it seems to be one of the most important topics when it comes to performance cars and possibly Ford's future. Some of my confusion on the topic are things like, why does the Lincoln LS get high marks for it's chassis while the current Mustang, which I understand has the same chassis, gets such low marks. If they are the same basic chassis, then surely the difference between live-axle and IRS isn't the whole story of Mustang's low marks. And why is Ford at the top of the class for chassis dynamics in Europe, yet struggling with under-performing chassis in NA? I tend to visualize "chassis" as meaning "frame" with sprung bits hanging off of it and an interface to a computer. I'll admit that is likely a very simplistic view, but with that understanding, I don't get what is the big deal of upgrading it or converting it from RHD to LHD, or stretching it or shortening it. What am I missing? If "chassis" is more about the sprung bits, then it seems even simpler. If a spring or damper or shock or rack works well on one car, then use it or get a bigger or smaller one of the same type for the new chassis. If the mounting point is critical, then weld in a bracket. What's the problem? I would also like to hear some encouraging rumors about a stunning new chassis that Ford is working on for the next generation of Mustangs. I'm not trying to start a rumor, just trying to find out if there is a rumor. My ignorance about chassis engineering is really starting to cost me some sleep, so I would appreciate any pointers (other than to an automotive engineering school) that would relieve me of my ignorance. :??: [/QUOTE]
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